Royal Wootton Bassett Sprint Triathlon
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Royal Wootton Bassett Sprint Triathlon
The event is held in Royal Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire, based at Lime Kiln Leisure Centre. A permit is in progress and the event expects about 200 competitors. There will be an event village for competitors and supporters.
The race stages cover the following distances:
- 400 m swim
- 20 km bike
- 5 km run
The swim takes place in a pool at the leisure centre and includes entry and exit steps and distance markers. The bike route is flat on tarmac through surrounding villages with distance markers and is described as traffic free. The run is a flat course on a mixture of surfaces, routed out towards the local rugby club and back, with aid stations, distance markers, and closed roads for the running stage. The transition area is on tarmac.
Event facilities and features include accessible changing, parking, showers and toilets, aid stations, catering, chip timing, numbered racking, finishers medals, prizes, race T shirts, and results published online. The event has donated over £38,000 to local charities including Wiltshire & Bath Air Ambulance, British Heart Foundation, Alzheimer's Society and Stroke Association. All profits from the 2027 race entry fees will be donated to Wiltshire & Bath Air Ambulance. The event is described as a good option for a first triathlon. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
