ATW Centurion 100km Triathlon Box End
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Event Overview
The ATW Centurion 100km Triathlon Box End takes place at Box End Lakes in Bedford. This multisport event features a specific 100 km total distance, often used as preparation for half-iron distance triathlons. The competition utilizes the local lake for swimming, surrounding country roads for cycling, and the park grounds for the final run.
The primary race category is the Metric Centurion, which consists of a 2.25 km swim in Box End Lake, followed by an 81 km road bike leg, and concludes with a 20 km off-road run. The bike portion of the event is non-draft legal. Participants have multiple ways to compete:
- Metric Centurion Triathlon: 2.25 km swim, 81 km bike, 20 km run.
- Metric Centurion Aquabike: 2.25 km swim and 81 km bike.
- Metric Centurion Relay: 2.25 km swim, 81 km bike, 20 km run shared by 2-3 people.
Course and Venue Details
The swim takes place in the clear waters of Box End Lake. The bike leg is set on fast country roads, while the run is held on off-road terrain, including grass and wooded sections. The event provides well-marked courses and supportive marshals at various points.
Participants have access to free parking at Box End Lakes. For those wishing to stay on-site, camping is available at Box End Park through direct booking. The organizer provides free event photos to all competitors, and finishers receive a custom-designed medal along with snacks and goodies at the finish line.
Mandatory Information and Categories
Competitors in the Centurion distances must be aged 18 or over. The event operates under specific time cut-offs: 2 hours and 30 minutes for the swim, 6 hours and 30 minutes from the start for the bike, and a total race cut-off of 8 hours and 30 minutes.
The event includes a Female category for athletes who are the female sex at birth and an Open category for all other athletes. Wetsuit hire options are available for participants who do not own their own equipment. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
