Event
Buxton Triathlon 08.07.2012
Our second triathlon of the season and what a Tri it is! Based in Buxton's Pavilion Gardens it takes in some of the finest scenery of the Peak District - this is a classic race to really get your season going.
Event Details
You will start with a 400m swim in the newly refurbished Buxton pool. Then, prepare to be amazed by the stunning scenery on the cycle ride into some of the finest parts of the Peak District; and finally a 5km run around the leafy Buxton streets. A racked transition will be used, and instant results will be via electronic chip timing. Staggered swim waves provide start times throughout the morning - see FAQs on website for more details.
- Venue:
- Buxton Pool, St John's Road, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6BE
- Event Date:
- 08.07.2012
- Event Closing Date:
- 29.06.2012
- Event Type:
- Sprint Triathlon
- Event Cost:
- £42
- Team Event Cost:
- £55
Event Details In Full
- Venue:
- Buxton Pool, St John's Road, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6BE
- Event Date:
- 08.07.2012
- Event Closing Date:
- 29.06.2012
- Event Type:
- Sprint Triathlon
- Part Of Series:
- Xtra Mile Events Sprint Tri Series
- Suitable For Notives:
- Yes
- Suitable For Elites:
- Yes
- Open To Ages:
- Competitors must be 16yrs+ on the date of the event
- Maximum Competitors:
- 350
- Swim Distance:
- 400m
- Cycle Distance:
- 21km
- Run Distance:
- 5.1km
- Start Time:
- Throughout the morning from 7am - see our FAQs page.
- Showers and changing available?
- Yes in the pool
- Pre- and post-race massage available?
- Yes
- Parking:
- Spaces for 200 cars
- Spectators Welcome:
- Yes
- Market Place Stalls:
- Yes
- Prize Categories:
- Overall winners (male and female). Male and female age groups. Relay team prize. Club prize (first 3 athletes from the same club). Novice prize (where 2009 is the first year competitors have taken part in a triathlon)
- Course Records:
- Male - Martin Cain 1:03:11 Female - Liz Batt 1:19:28
- BTA Sanctioned:
- Yes
- Website Results:
- Yes
- Dogs Allowed:
- Yes