Uppingham Pool Triathlon
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Event Overview
The Uppingham Pool Triathlon is a pool-based triathlon. It takes place at the Uppingham School Sports Centre. The sports centre, built in 2010, has a 25-meter swimming pool with poolside viewing. Changing facilities are clean, warm, and include toilets, baby changing, and accessibility features.
The event hub, transition area, and most of the run course are central, allowing spectators close viewing. The finish is described as a stadium-style finish in an arena.
Distances and Categories
The event offers several race formats:
- Sprint Triathlon: A 400m swim, a 22km bike, and a 5km run.
- Junior/Youth Triathlon: For ages 17-19, covering the same distances as the Sprint.
- Sprint Aquabike: A 400m swim followed by a 22km bike ride.
- Sprint Aquathlon: A 400m swim followed by a 5km run.
- Relay Teams: Teams of two or three can complete the Sprint Triathlon distances.
Course Details
The swim takes place in a 4-lane, 25-meter pool. Swimmers start in waves based on estimated swim time. The 22km bike route is a circular, on-road course passing through villages around Uppingham and offering views of the Welland Viaduct. The 5km run course uses mixed surfaces, including pavement and grass.
Venue and Logistics
The event is held at the Uppingham School Sports Centre on Leicester Road in Uppingham. The location is described as central with strong transport links, just off the A47. Prizes are awarded for overall and age-group winners in the Open and Female categories across all race formats (Triathlon, Aquabike, Aquathlon). There are also prizes specifically for first-time triathletes. A separate Kids Aquathlon event is held in the afternoon. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
