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I have looked and looked and i cant find another open water race on a closed road anywhere near this price
This a test event to see if this idea works and what you think of it. Triathlon is becoming far to expensive. For years we have been trying to run the best value events in the UK with out cutting back on your safety
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15/08/2025 News update
This time with the correct race results.
Sorry for the delay with the results my PC crashed on me.
The results are now on the web site.
Thank you all for taking part in our test Triathlon. Feel free to let me know what you though of the race.
I was very pleased with how the race went so I will be talking to the council to see if we can run the event again in 2026.
The changes we will make
We will move it to our normal place on the grass area that you all run past.
The swim will then become one 750m lap.
We will keep the 3 laps as everyone enjoyed it.
Each wave will only have 60 people taking part. We feel having any more would make it to crowded.
The wave start times will be the following 6.30am, 7.10am, 7.50am then 8.30am.
So it will be limited to 240 people.
The race will also be chip timed.
Triathlon is becoming to expensive so the plan is to try keep the entry fee the same at £45 making it the cheapest Triathlon in the UK by some way.
One last thing I am getting a older now so i need help. If anyone is interested in coming on board to help me run this race and the Bridge Triathlon in June next year can you please contact me. It will be a paid position.
If you enjoy doing this you will be given the opportunity in taking it over in time.
Keep up the training and we hope to see you again.
Race Day Triathlon August 10th 2025
GOTri 300m swim, 10k Bike (3 laps|) 1.7k Run(1 lap)
Sprint 750m swim, 20k Bike( 6 laps) 5k Run (3 laps)
Relay 750m swim, 20k Bike ( 6 LAPS) 5k Run (3 laps)
Duathlon 5K Run (2 Laps) 20k Bike ( 6 LAPS) 2.5 k Run (1 lap)
The race is limited to 100 competitors for all distance distances
Registration will open at 5.30 am and the race will start at 6.30 am
Sorry about the early start but we can only use the fast track bus route till 8.00 am
Parking will be in Crosswaters car park that’s about 300 m from registration
Lake View House, Rennie Dr, Dartford DA1 5FU
As this is a test event there will not be chip timing due to the cost.
We will try and give you split times but you giving you a finish time.
Race brief
Thank you all for entering our test Triathlon.
Race Location & Parking Area. The race is focused in and around the Bridge Development by the Dartford Bridge just off the M25.Go on to the Bridge Development site and follow the parking signs to the car park area.
There will be a marshal there to look after you.
The car park (Crosswater) We will be parking you from the back of the car park. Please listen to the marshals that will be parking you. Lake View House, Rennie Dr, Dartford DA1 5FU
Registration
Will open at 5.30am Sunday and will close at 6.15
You will be given 2 race numbers.
One to wear.
One numbers to go on your bike
Toliets
Toilets are 150m away by the security office. There will be signs directing you.
They will be locked but the key will be at registration.
Please bring your own swim cap.
Start Times
Wave 1 -6.30am all races
Please be at the race start 15 minutes before your start time.
Racking your bike
All the racking is not numbered but there will be loads of space.
Triathlon race Licences
- In order to avoid accidents, safeguard equipment and protect personal possessions, athletes must not bring helpers, friends or family members into any transition area.
- Every competitor must ensure that his or her cycle is in a safe and roadworthy condition and conforms to the specifications laid down in the technical rules.
- Helmets must be fastened before the competitor’s cycle is moved from its allotted place in the transition area and must remain fastened until the cycle is returned to this position at the end of the cycle section of the race. Failure to do so may result in a time penalty.
- Competitors must mount their cycles and start riding only when the parts of both wheels that touch the ground are outside the transition area (ie at or beyond the officially designated cycle start). When returning to transition, competitors must dismount their cycle before any part of the cycle leaves the dismount zone, which should be clearly marked before the end of the cycle course. They may then walk or run with their bike to its allotted position.
- Competitors are not permitted to draft, (ie take shelter behind or beside another competitor or motor vehicle) during the cycling segment of races. Penalties will be issued when, in the opinion of the official, competitors, through their action or the action of others, attempt to gain, or receive, an advantage precluded by the rules. The draft zone is a rectangle measuring now 12 metres with a 25 second time allowance for passing
that surrounds every cycle on the cycle course. The front edge of the front wheel defines the centre of the leading 3m edge of the rectangle. A competitor may enter the draft zone of another competitor, but must be seen to be progressing through that zone. A maximum of 15 seconds is allowed to progress though the draft zone of another competitor. If an overtaking manoeuvre is not completed within 15 seconds, the overtaking cyclist must drop back out of this zone.
- All competitors must follow the normal rules of the road, obey all traffic signals and follow any instructions given by the police. Any infringement of the law and subsequent legal action is the sole responsibility of the competitor.
- Competitors are ultimately responsible for their own safety and for the safety of others.
- During the cycling phase, a number must be displayed to the rear.
- During the running phase, a number must be displayed to the front.
Risk Assessment
As with all activities there is a risk to anyone taking part. A full risk assessment has been carried out and will be displayed near the registration area. Please make yourselves aware of those risks specific to this event.
The race is not chipped timed but we will try and time your splits.
Sprint is one 750m swim (3 lap) then 3 laps on the bike then one 5k laps on the run.
The GOTri is one swim 250m lap then 3 laps on the bike then 1 lap of the run 1.75k run.
Duathlon will be a 5k run, 21k Bike then a 5k bike
The race is run under BTF Rules you are recommended to familiarise yourself with the BTF rules and regulations. They can be found on the BTF web site www.britishtriathlon.org or contact the BTF on 01509 226161
Race start
Please be ready to start 15 minutes before your start time
Please bring your own swim cap.
There will be a short race brief before the swim start to go over water safety.
Withdrawing during the race if at any point during the race yours feel the need to stop and pull out of the race please do not hesitate to do so. Find the nearest marshal who will help you get back to the event village. Marshals can also call for medical support should it be needed. It is important that if you withdraw you tell us you have done so; we want to know you’re safe!
Spectator Information The course for all races is designed to be as spectator friendly as possible using a multi-lap format. There are plenty of areas from which to watch the action. Al we ask is can you please keep the noise down if you are near any housing. There will be an area to the right of Registration near the lake that you can go to.
If you have any questions, feel free to ask. Removal of bikes will only be allowed by the registered competitor on production of their race number.
Remove your bike as soon as possible after finishing. Care should be taken when removing your kit not to impede any racers. Presentation
Prize giving will be as soon as the last runner has finished. It will be to the left of the finish area.
We hope you all enjoy the events and have a safe race.
This is your race so if you have any comments on what you think of the race please let us know. Good luck to everyone and have a great day.
