The Huntsman Triathlon
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The Huntsman Triathlon
The Huntsman Triathlon takes place at Moyles Court School in Ringwood, Hampshire, situated within the historical hunting grounds of the New Forest National Park. This early season event offers a variety of multisport distances and disciplines, utilizing the natural landscape of the area for the swim, bike, and run segments.
Participants begin the triathlon with a swim in Ellingham Lake. The cycling portion of the race travels through the New Forest National Park, while the final run phase follows flat country roads. Due to the nature of the course, road closures are implemented around Moyles Court for the duration of the event. On-site parking is available at Moyles Court School, and camping can be arranged for the night before the race.
The event provides several distance options and alternative formats:
- Middle Distance: 1.9 km swim, 1 km transition run, 90 km bike, and 20 km run.
- Standard Distance: 1.1 km swim, 1 km transition run, 33 km bike, and 10 km run.
- Sprint Distance: 400 m swim, 1 km transition run, 33 km bike, and 5 km run.
- Aquabike Middle: 1.9 km swim followed by a 90 km bike.
- Duathlon: 5 km run, 33 km bike, and a second 5 km run.
- Relay: Available for both Standard and Middle distances for teams of athletes.
The event is part of the New Forest Triple Triathlon Series. Participants are required to follow a specific code of conduct regarding sportsmanship and respect throughout the competition. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
