Bassetlaw Sprint Triathlon
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Bassetlaw Sprint Triathlon - Worksop College
Bassetlaw Sprint Triathlon is organised by Bassetlaw Triathlon Club for the community of Worksop and holds a permit from British Triathlon. The event is set at Worksop College, a private school that provides access to surrounding woodlands and open roads, with views that include Clumber and Thoresby. The organiser expects about 200 competitors.
The triathlon format comprises pool swim, road bike and off road run stages:
- Swim: 411 m pool swim with entry and exit steps.
- Bike: 22.6 km undulating road route through local countryside and woodland.
- Run: 5 km undulating off road run on the college grounds.
A duathlon option is also offered with stages of run 5 km, bike 22.6 km and run 2.5 km. Transitions use a short area of mixed surfaces about 50 m long. Aid stations are provided on the run stage. Surface descriptions list pool for the swim, road for the bike and off road for the run.
Event features include chip timing, numbered racking, finishers medals, prizes, changing facilities, parking, toilets and event T-shirts. Entrants who may need extra assistance are asked to contact the organiser before entry so arrangements can be discussed. Due to the nature of the route the event cannot safely accommodate wheelchair athletes. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
