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Birmingham Triathlon 2018

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Sutton Park will be the venue for the 2022 Commonwealth Games Triathlon.

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Date: Sunday 24th June 2018
Venue:

Boldmere Gate, Sutton Park, Birmingham, B73 6JH
Swim: Lake
Olympic & Relay: 1500m swim - 40k cycle - 10k run
Sprint & Relay: 750m swim - 20k cycle - 5k run
Super Sprint & Relay: 200m swim - 10k cycle - 2.5k run
Minimum Age: 14 years for Fun, Super Sprint, Sprint & Sprint Relay distances
16 years for Olympic Relay team members
17 years for Olympic distance individuals
Entry fees from: £64.50 (non BTF) 1 February 2018 - 13 May 2018
  £69.50 (non BTF) 14 May 2018 onwards
Please Note: Competitor Race Day Information (Individual Start Times, Bib Numbers etc) will be emailed out to competitors 7-10 days before the event.
Don't want to go it alone? Take part as a relay team of 2 or 3 and share the challenge of swim, bike and run!

For more information, see the sections below:

The Event

In the centre of the country and served by excellent road links the fabulous venue of Sutton Park will continue to be the setting for our Birmingham Triathlon, giving a perfect setting for a memorable triathlon experience.

If you want to “Tri a Triathlon” or are an experienced triathlete we have created a 'Triathlon Experience' for everyone to enjoy with distances and challenges for novice through to pro.

Delivering a sense of wilderness within an urban environment, visitors to Sutton Park can enjoy the captivating scenery, using an accessible network of paths.

  • Event course within Sutton Park, one of the largest urban parklands in Europe covering 2,400 acres
  • Open water swim in Powell's Pool, the largest lake in the park at 48 acres
  • Closed to traffic bike course within the park
  • Rural run through heathland & ancient woodland
  • Entries open to 14+ yr olds in the Sprint, Super Sprint & Fun distances
  • 2018 Finishers medal for everyone

Wave Times (TBC)

7.30am Sprint male age 39 and below
8.00am Sprint male 40 plus
8.30am Sprint female and relay
9.00am Olympic male age 39 and below
10.00am Olympic male 40 plus
11.00am Olympic female and relay
12.00noon All Super Sprint and Fun competitors

Competitor Race Day Information

Please take some time to read all the event information, it will make it far more enjoyable for you and reduce the need to ask questions on the day. Good luck and have a great day!

Race Day Information 2017

You can use this information as a guide for your 2018 event. Full and up to date 2018 competitor race day information with your race number and start time will be emailed to you 7-10 days before the event.

WE DO NOT POST ANYTHING OUT - you will collect your race numbers, tattoos, stickers etc. at registration on the day.

Course Maps

PDF Documents: click each to open or download

City of Birmingham Arena Map
City of Birmingham Car Park to Venue Map
City of Birmingham Swim Course Map
City of Birmingham Start and End of Lap Area Map
City of Birmingham Visitors Centre Turn Point
City of Birmingham Run Course Map

Bike Course


Event Photos

Click here for official event photography

Feedback

Just want to say

It was my first open water triathlon and thought the organisation was brilliant. A big thank you to all the organisors and volunteers. The signs were just right, the marshall in place, the helping hands in and out of the water, the smiling faces and race day support, all of you were big stars , thanks,

Mel


Hi Guys,

Did the Olympic tri on Sunday, great event well organised, had a good race myself and managed to win my age group (40-44)! Cheers.

Dave


Just wanted to say

A HUGE thank you and WELL DONE to all concerned for a wonderful event yesterday at Sutton Park - so well organised and everyone was really friendly and helpful - this was my 2nd tri and I loved it!!!

Fiona

Results

2017 Results

2016 Results

    2015 Results



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    Entry Form

    Birmingham Triathlon 2018

    £69.50

    (Price per race entry)

    Please select your race from the drop down list below. The price will adjust automatically.

    TERMS & CONDITIONS
    Min age Olympic 17, Olympic Relay 16, Sprint, Super Sprint & Fun Distances 14 years on race day.
    I declare that I am of good health & fit to compete in a triathlon & do so at my own risk. I will abide by the rules of the organisers and agree to their terms & conditions. I will cycle with care & attention & abide by the normal rules of the road. I accept that the organisers & their friends & associates are not liable for any loss, damage, claim, injury (including fatal) or expense that may arise in consequence of my participation in any of the above events. I hereby grant permission to use my image (moving or still) and voice where applicable, in the making of any film or event promotional material. For Terms & Conditions click on this link.

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    Telephone Entry

    If you’ve entered one of UK Triathlon events before all we’ll need is your name, date of birth, postcode and email, just have your payment ready and we’ll do the rest!

    Don’t delay, call 01270 842800 and secure your place today!

    (Lines are open Monday to Friday, between 9:30am-3:30pm).

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