Bala Standard Distance Triathlon
Wales
3 September 2017
Event info
Date(s)
3 September 2017
Venue
Llyn Tegid, Bala
Penllyn Leisure Centre
Pensarn Road
Bala
LL23 7SR
Penllyn Leisure Centre
Pensarn Road
Bala
LL23 7SR
Meeting point
Bala, Gwynedd, North Wales, is situated within the Snowdonia National Park,on the shores of Llyn Tegid the largest fresh water lake in Wales. The Standard Distance Triathlon takes place in and around the lakeside town. Llyn Tegid is 4 miles (6.4k) long and 0.75 miles (1.3k) wide. It is owned and managed by the Snowdonia National Park Authority and is without question one of the most scenic triathlons in the country.
The lake is adjacent to the Penllyn Leisure Centre,which is the race registration point, which has ample car parking, toilet and changing facilities.
The setting is excellent with plenty of space for transition and parking and the local rugby club offers additional shower,changing and parking facilities. The swim is in Llyn Tegid, which is approximately 10 miles in circumference
(wet suits compulsory). The bike section is a challenging out and back course, while the run is undulating following the road along the lake foreshore.
Results
Region
Wales
Expected competitors
500
Results
Races and distances
01
Bala Standard Distance Traithlon
Race
Bala Standard Distance Traithlon
Race details
Stage
Swim
Bike
Run
Distance
1500m
39km
10km
Terrain, Surface
Open Water - Lake
Bike - Undulating
Tarmac
Run - Undulating
Tarmac
Additional features
N/A
Closed roads
Closed roads
Stage
Swim
Distance
1500m
Terrain, Surface
Open Water - Lake
Additional features
N/A
Stage
Bike
Distance
39km
Terrain, Surface
Bike - Undulating
Tarmac
Additional features
Closed roads
Stage
Run
Distance
10km
Terrain, Surface
Run - Undulating
Tarmac
Additional features
Closed roads
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Overview
The Bala Standard Distance Triathlon is located in the market town of Bala, Gwynedd, North Wales, and is situated within the Snowdonia National Park,on the shores of Llyn Tegid - the largest fresh water lake in Wales. The Standard Distance Triathlon takes place in and around the lakeside town. Llyn Tegid is 4 miles (6.4k) long and 0.75 miles (1.3k) wide. It is owned and managed by the Snowdonia National Park Authority and is without question one of the most scenic triathlons in the country.The Standard Distance Triathlon will consist of a:-1500m Open Water Swim39 km Cycle10k Run.
Event features
Aid stations
Camping
Catering
Chip Timing
Distance markers
Numbered racking
Paratriathlon categories
Results on website
Secure transition
Showers
Toilets
Traffic free
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