Race Information

This site gives you a comprehensive overview of the Age Group Races of the Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship London presented by Tata Steel.

• Distance and Entry Fee
• Admission Criteria / Time Limit
• Entry Process
• Competition Rules
• Before the Race
• The Competition
• After the Race
   

Distance and Entry Fee

*An additional fee of £ 2.50 will be added to all participants that are not a current Home Nation member during the entry process.

*An additional fee of £ 2.50 will be added to all participants that are not a current Home Nation member during the entry process.

*An additional fee of £ 2.50 will be added to all participants that are not a current Home Nation member during the entry process.

*An additional fee of £ 2.50 will be added to all participants that are not a current Home Nation member during the entry process.

Admission Criteria

• The race is open to everyone provided there are no health concerns.

• The required finish time is:
  
  2 hours, 15 minutes for Sprint Distance - Hyde Park Course
  3 hours, 30 minutes for Olympic Distance - Hyde Park Course
  2 hours, 00 minutes for Sprint Distance - Buckingham Palace Course
  3 hours, 00 minutes for Olympic Distance - Buckingham Palace Course   
  
  We reserve the right to take athletes out of the race if they have exceeded the time limit.                                                                                          

• With regards to sport equipment the BTF sports regulations shall be applicable. 
   

Entry Process

Online Entry

You may only enter online at www.triathlon-wcs-london.org. Entries by fax, e-mail or as a copy cannot be accepted. With your entry you also confirm that you have read and accepted the Terms and Conditions.
The entry fee has to be paid for by credit card (MasterCard or Visa). You will be charged with £ 50.00 if the timing chip gets lost or will not be returned. Own timing chips cannot be used for organisational reasons.

Closing Date and Late Entry

Entries will be closed as soon as the maximum capacity of participants has entered, but not later than 10 July 2011. If the maximum number of participants has not been reached up to that date, it will be possible to enter onsite at the accreditation office with a late registration fee of £10.00 on top of the normal entry fee.

Want to race together in same startwave as your partner / teammate?

We offer you the chance to race together with your partner. To make sure that you and your partner can start in the same start wave, both of you have to indicate in the field "Start Wave code" the same individual code word. Please ensure identical spelling of the code word. 

Use of Entry Fee

• Cordoned off race course
• Time keeping using a timing chip system
• Swim Cap, Race Number, Race Number Belt
• Kitbag
• Changing facilities
• Aid stations prior to, during and after the race
• Medical care in emergencies
• Finishing medal
   

Official Athlete Shirt

We provide the opportunity to all participants to pre-order the Dextro Energy Triathlon London Steel Athlete Shirt exclusively during the entry process. The shirt is only available for pre-order. It will be distributed to those who pre-ordered at the accrediation area during the event weekend.

100% polyester, optimal grammage of 150g/sqm assures excellent sweat absorbance, good air, permeability and wearing comfort.
Sizes: unisex XS - XXL
Price: £25.00 inc VAT
 

Competition Rules

The Dextro Energy Triathlon London will be subject to the rules of British Triathlon Federation (BTF). For the competition and other rules see: www.britishtriathlon.org -> Rules

Please consider the following only as an abstract of the most important rules.

Swimming

• Swimming in waters below 12° C is prohibited.
• Wearing a wet suit is on a voluntary basis if the water temperature is between 18° C and 22° C.
• No wet suit shall be worn when the water temperature is above 22°C.
• Any exceptions to these rules may be authorised by the race director.

The average temperature of the Serpentine at the beginning of August is around 20.5° C. At this temperature wearing a wetsuit is on a voluntary basis. Nevertheless we strongly recommend wearing a wetsuit for safety reasons. In the unlikely case of water temperatures below 18° C, so that it is mandatory to wear a wet suit, it is the participants responsibility to provide such equipment.

Cycling

• Every competitor must ensure that his or her cycle is in safe and roadworthy condition and conforms to the technical specifications laid down by British Triathlon. Front and rear wheel brakes must function properly. Triathlon handle bars are allowed.
• Competitors are not allowed to draft.
• During the cycling phase the startnumber must be displayed to the rear.
• All participants must wear a helmet. Helmets must be fastened before the competitor´s cycle is moved from its allotted place in the transition area and must remain fastened until the cycle is returned to this position at the end of the cycle section of the race.

Running

• The running circuits are areas exclusively for participants. Any form of mobile escort is strictly forbidden.
• During the running phase the startnumber must be displayed to the front.
   

Age Group Classification

In addition to the overall classification the following age group classification shall apply

Race Day

Before the Race

Accreditation and Starting Papers

Prior to the race you need to collect your race pack in the Accreditation Marquee in Hyde Park.
Accreditation will be open at the following times (All timings are subject to change):

Friday, 05 August:           15:00 – 19:00
Saturday, 06 August:       08:30 – 20:00
Sunday, 07 August:         06:00 – 10:00

You will be required to pick up your race pack one hour prior to your individual start time the latest.

To collect your starting papers at the Age Group Accreditation in Hyde Park you need to bring a printout of the Official Entry Confirmation (PDF document with barcode) and photo identification (e.g. passport or driving licence).

At accreditation you will receive: 

• Race number and race number belt
• Race Number Sticker for bike & helmet 
• Swimming Cap
• Athlete´s Handbook  with all important race information 
• Starter Bag
• Timing Chip

If you are unable to collect your starting papers personally, another person may collect the papers on your behalf by presenting a written authorisation from you. For the exact procedure see your Official Entry Confirmation which has been sent to you by email (pdf document with barcode).

Bike Racking

Bike racking is possible on your specific raceday only. It will not be possible to rack your bike the day before.

Time Keeping

Time keeping will be in real time with a timing chip attached to the participant’s ankle. Your time will be taken at the start and finish lines and the check points at the end of the distances as well as at the entrance and exit of the transition area. Your times will be available on the homepage. 

Bike Check In and Transition Area

Bike racking is possible on your specific raceday only. It will not be possible to rack your bike the day before. Please rack your bike 20 minutes before the start of your startwave the latest. You are not allowed to leave other belongings in the transition area other than your race kit.

Starter Bag

At accreditation you will receive a gymbag (Starter Bag). You will be able to leave personal belongings in your starter bag and deposit your bag at the bag drop marquee close to the swim start assembly point next to the expo area . 

Changing Facilities

Changing facilities will be provided in the Athlete´s Village located next to the expo area and close to the swim start assembly point.

Start Wave

Start wave allocation will usually depend on your age category and sex. Participants having indicated the same code word in the field "Start Wave" will start in the same start wave though. 

The Competition

Start Times

If you chose to race on the Hyde Park Cours your race will take place on Saturday 06 August 2011. The Age Group races on Saturday will take place from 12:00 to 20:00.
If you chose to race on the Buckinham Palace Course your race will take place on Sunday 07 August 2011. The Age Group races on Sunday will take place from 07:00 to 12:40.

For a provisional event schedule click here.

Individual start times will be published one week prior to the event.

Drink Stations

There will be one drink station along the run course and at the finish. There is no drink station on the bike course.
 

After the Race

Finish Area

The finish will be in Hyde Park near Serpentine Road. After you have received your medal, you have to leave the race course immediately in the direction of the aid station. 

Timing Chip Return

After the race all timing chips have to be returned at the check out of the transition area. If participants fail to do so, a fee amounting to £50.00 (Fifty Pounds Sterling) will be charged by the Organiser
and you agree that this fee can be deducted from your credit or debit card after the event.

If for some important reason, the timing chip cannot be returned after the completion of the race, it can be returned by recorded post to the Organiser’s address by 31 August 2011.

When the timing chip is returned at the collection point, a receipt will be issued as proof of return. Keep it until the end of the year.

Online Service: Results, photos of participants, certificates

The results will be posted in the Athletes Area as well as published on the homepage shortly after the race.

Your personal photos and your certificate including photo can be ordered online through our photo partner Marathon-Photos.com.