Southampton Fast Twitch
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Southampton Fast Twitch
Southampton Fast Twitch is a pool based sprint triathlon organised by Challenging Events Ltd at Applemore Leisure Centre in Dibden, Southampton. The event is held on the edge of the New Forest National Park and is listed as sold out; a waiting list may be available.
The race format includes the following distances:
- 400 m swim (16 lengths of an indoor pool)
- 21 km bike on a course through the New Forest towards Beaulieu
- 5 km run finishing near Dibden Purlieu via Challenger Way and Roman Road
The bike route passes through varied National Park scenery, from open heathland to woodland. Participants may encounter roaming livestock such as New Forest ponies, cows, donkeys and pigs along the route.
The published entry fee for the sprint is £65. Volunteer roles are described for marshals and other helpers, including tasks such as car parking, registration, course marshalling and running a water stop; volunteers are provided with a high visibility vest and receive a free entry code as a thank you.
Location details are given as Applemore Leisure Centre, Dibden, Southampton, Hampshire, SO45 5TN. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
