Come and discover the pristine countryside surrounding the small, historic town of Haslemere. Situated on the edge of the South Downs National Park, it’s an idyllic setting for a BTF-affiliated Sprint Triathlon.

This inclusive event begins with a 400m pool swim, followed by a 20Km road cycle along quiet country roads, and finishes with a 5Km run through the Marley Common woodland. Our routes will be sure to take your breath away with their beauty and hills!

Working hard at one of our events deserves a reward and you can expect enthusiastic volunteers cheering you all the way round with a bespoke medal and refreshments at the finish line.

Join us at this fun and friendly event, which takes the pressure to PB away, and allows you to ‘tri’ triathlon in a relaxed environment that welcomes all levels of competitors.

 

 

If you’re participating this year, please consider running for Alzheimer’s Research UK to raise vital funds for dementia research. As the UK’s leading dementia research charity, Alzheimer’s Research UK is dedicated to causes, diagnosis, prevention, treatment and cure. Their mission is to bring about the first life-changing treatment for dementia by 2025 and they need your support! Join #TeamARUK

 

 

 

 

Entry on the Day will not be available at this event.

 

This event will be Licensed with the British Triathlon Federation (BTF).

 

Event Schedule

 

Enquiries: 7:00.
Start Times: Between 8:00 - 9:00. Allocated with respect to estimated swim time (prioritising quicker times) and communicated prior to the event by email and/or SMS, these times may be subject to change.
Finish: 11:30.

 

COVID-19 Mitigation

 

These measures, together with other Covid-related requirements at our events, may be subject to revision in response to any change in the current public health guidance issued by the government or regulatory bodies.

 

NHS Test and Trace will be in operation at our events. Participants will be required to complete a health declaration prior to arrival and to check-in where possible using the NHS COVID-19 app (available to download in advance for iOS or Android). Any information obtained will be held for 21 days after an event only and will not be used for any other purpose. Participants may not be permitted on site if they fail to follow this process, the full details of which will be communicated in the week leading up to an event.

 

One-way navigation and social distancing signage will be present on site to facilitate adherence to official guidance. Queue markers must be observed at all times and sanitisation stations used as frequently as necessary.

 

Unless there have been any changes following communication of the final pre-event information, there will be no event briefing on the day. Participants should read the communication thoroughly to familiarise themselves with the event details.

 

Participants will start individually at 10-15 second intervals to maintain social distancing, with a recommended 15-minute arrival window allocated and communicated prior to the event. Participants from the same household/bubble will be permitted to start together (if participating in the same distance/category) and should follow the relevant instructions to arrive and/or start at the later of any times communicated (if different). Whilst running, participants should only overtake when there is enough room (at least 1m) to do so.

 

Once finished, participants should continue moving and follow signage and marshal directions to keep the area clear for other finishers. Any post-event rewards (medal, water etc.) will be self-service (following hand-sanitisation) to ensure there is no contact amongst staff and participants.

 

Participants are asked to review either the British Triathlon COVID-19 Statement or UKA Participant Code of Conduct as necessary prior to their arrival.

 

Event Details

 

The Swim takes place in the leisure centre pool and consists of 2 lengths (up and down) of each of the 8 divided lanes.

The Cycle route is hilly and on open Surrey country roads (drafting not permitted).

The Run is a challenging and undulating 5K on a mixture of grass and trail around the local area. 

This event is suitable for participants of all abilities, but extra care is recommended due to the nature of the terrain.

 

Bib Numbers (and bike stickers/swimming caps where applicable) will only be available for collection at the event, participants should not expect to receive anything by mail.

To be fastened to the front of your top using safety pins provided, your number should remain visible at all times. A timing chip is attached to the back of the bib and should not be removed.

 

Participants will also be provided with an ankle tag and neoprene strap which must be returned on completing the event. Swimming caps need not be returned.

 

Results will be uploaded live to our website (internet connection permitting) and communicated to all pre-registered participants within 24 hours of the event.

 

All finishers will receive a Medal on completing their event and, subject to a competitive field of participants, Prizes will be awarded to the top three places overall - and the top place in each of the veteran categories (V40/V50/V60/V70) - for both females and males. Winners will be notified by email by the end of the following week.

 

Marshals will be present on the course throughout the event.

 

Course Markings, including arrows, tape and distance markers, will be visible on the course where necessary.

 

Pacers will not be offered at this event.

 

Facilities

 

Photography will be provided at this event, a link to which will be available on our website and communicated to all pre-registered participants within 24 hours of the event.

 

Suitable Medical Cover is provided at our events in case of a medical emergency. Participants must provide, during registration, details of any pre-existing medical conditions, disabilities, medication or allergies that may be relevant in the administration of any medical assistance. Participants should also provide the same information on the reverse of their bib number (where applicable) prior to starting their event, marking a large, red X (or other contrasting colour, using the pens provided at registration) to the front of their number to alert the medical provider to any such information.

 

Bag Drop will be available. Whilst we recommend bringing as little as possible, you can leave essential belongings with us while you run using the tear-off baggage strip on your bib number. You can then present your bib number after the event to retrieve your item(s).

 

Water Stations will not be available on these courses, participants must carry with them anything necessary to refuel and hydrate during the event.

 

Toilets and sanitisation stations will be available in the leisure centre for use throughout the event. Toiletswill not be available on the course.

 

Refreshments are expected be available throughout the event from the leisure centre.

 

There are Changing Rooms/Showers at this event in the leisure centre.

 

Lost Property from an event will be kept for one month. If unclaimed, or ownership cannot be determined, lost property items will be donated to charity.

 

Other Information

 

As part of our ongoing COVID response, to ensure the opportunities for social distancing are maximised, Spectators will not be permitted at this event.

 

This event is not suitable for Wheelchair Users due to the nature of the terrain.

 

The use of Earphones/Headphones is prohibited throughout this event.

 

Since this event takes place at a venue open to the public, participants should remain vigilant of each other, spectators, marshals, cyclists, dogs and other users of public footpaths and rights of way at all times.

 

With respect to a Time-Limit for this event, in order that we adhere to the restrictions imposed by the venue hire agreement, it may be necessary for us to begin deconstruction of the course and/or start/finish areas at approximately 11:30 to facilitate our departure from the premises by the agreed time. If participants are unable to complete their event by this time, they may be asked to end their participation early.

 

Social

 

For event updates or future promotions, follow AAT Events on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. You can also join our Strava club to see how your fellow competitors are training and compare your race day performance.

 

Location

Directions

Further details on planning your journey will be communicated to all pre-registered participants before the race but dedicated parking will not be available.