Torbay Triathlon Autumn
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Torbay Triathlon Autumn
Torbay Triathlon Autumn is held at Torbay Velopark in Paignton, Devon, United Kingdom. The event uses a 25m pool for the swim, the Velopark's smooth tarmac for the bike leg and a measured parkland run course of 2.5K per lap. The Sprint bike distance is set to 19.5km to align with the official sprint triathlon distance.
Race categories and distances include:
- Sprint: 400m swim (16 lengths), 19.5km bike (13 laps), 5km run (2 laps)
- Supersprint: 300m swim, 10.5km bike, 2.5km run
- Novice / Swim Bike Run: 200m swim, 9km bike, 2.5km run
- Tristar 3: 300m swim, 7.5km bike, 2.5km run
- Tristar 2: 200m swim, 6km bike, 1.8km run
- Tristar 1: 150m swim, 3km bike, 1.3km run
- Tristar Start: 50m swim, 1.5km bike, 650m run
- Mini Triathlon: 25m swim, 1.5km bike, 650m run
- Novice Kids 9-10: 50m swim, 1.5km bike, 650m run
- Novice Kids 11-14: 200m swim, 6km bike, 1.9km run
- Mixed Team Relay: 300m swim, 7.5km bike, 1.8km run; mixed teams of four, at least two female members required for eligibility
The event is traffic free and offers professional chip timing, secure numbered racking, finishers medals for all, podium prizes in specified categories, silicone swim hats on request, personalised race numbers, professional photos (watermarked free; hi-res downloads for an extra charge), first aid cover, changing rooms and parking. The event operates under a British Triathlon permit and holds public liability insurance.
Awards: Sprint prizes for top 3 male and female overall plus Vet40, Vet50, Vet60 categories and first junior; Swim Bike Run and Supersprint award top 3 male and female; Tristar awards top 3 boys and girls in each category; special novice medals for 8-10 and 11-14; relay prizes for the top 4 teams. A one prize per person policy applies. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
