Cycle Retreats Bala 2024 Triathlon Bala Standard triathlon 2024

• Spectacular location
• On course support
• Drink station in transition (Water, High5 & High5 gels)
• Fully signed & marshalled course
• Professional timing - chip timed, live online results & sms text result
• Access to event village - music, commentary, food vendors and shopping
• Locally sourced Welsh slate finisher coaster
• Partner give-away
• Always Aim High give-away

In line with British Triathlon Federation rules you must be at least 17 years old to take part in this race.

You will need to attend registration to pick up your race pack. Registration will be open on both Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning - we will confirm specific times in your Final Instructions, which will be available on the website and via email 10 days prior to the race.

Registration for the race will take place in the Leisure centre, Byw'n Iach Penllyn HERE

Wave start times TBC

Waves are allocated using the estimated finish time on your entry.

You'll be able to find out which wave you're in online ahead of the race. Details of this will be emailed to you along with the Final Instructions.

Transition opens early on the morning of the event and will close approximately 30 minutes before the first wave starts. You may not enter transition for any reason after the allocated time. Confirmed timings will be detailed in your Final Instructions which will be available on the website and via email 10 days prior to your race.

Transition will only be open for racking on the day of the event. It is not possible to leave your bike overnight.

Equipment left in Transition after it closes will be removed and its security cannot be guaranteed.

In the interest of athlete safety and the safety of our volunteers on the course, there will be strict cut-off times in place.

You have 1 hour and 5 minutes to complete your swim and exit transition.
You have 2 hours to complete your bike and exit transition.
You have 1 hour and 30 minutes to complete your run.

Timings are subject to change. Confirmed timings will be detailed in your final instructions. These are emailed to athletes 10 days prior to the race, and they’ll also be available 10 days prior to the race on our website.

We hold a prize giving ceremony after the racing, approximate timings will be detailed in the Final Instructions however it is a good idea to listen out for information on any updates that come in over the tannoy. Sometimes the ceremony may be delayed and we wouldn't want you to miss out. We don't send out prizes after the event, so make sure you attend the ceremony and receive your big Welsh cheer!

Prize Categories for the Sprint Triathlon are (for both open and female):

INDIVIDUAL

Overall - Top 3

Vet 40 - Top 3

Vet 50 - Top 1

Vet 60 - Top 1

Vet 70 - Top 1

U23 - Top 1

TEAMS

1st Team