Dartford Bridge Sports Day Sprint, Stranded, GOTri, Relay and Duathlon Sunday 06/09/2026
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09/09/ 2026
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Please note this is only a small low key Triathlon going back to what they used to be like 35 years ago.
This is why our entry fees are so low.
We have added a standard distance race for next year. The whole race is limited to 100 people only.
Race Brief 2026
Thank you for entering the 2nd Autumn Triathlon
To make the race easier and safer to run we have made a few changes from last year
We will have moved back to our normal place on the grass by the Lake.
For safety the swim will then become 2 x 375m laps for the sprint and 4 x 375m laps for the Stranded distance.
The bike is 6 laps for the Sprint and 12 for the Standard
We will keep the 3/6 laps for the run as everyone enjoyed it last year.
There is only one wave at 7am as its going to be a very small race
Registration
Will open at 6.15am and the race will start at 7am.
You will be given 2 race numbers.
One to wear.
One numbers to go on your bike
Please bring your own swim cap!
There will be a short race brief before the swim start to go over water safety.
Remove your bike as soon as possible after finishing. Care should be taken when removing your kit not to impede any racers.
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
Sorry about the early start but we can only use the fast track bus route till 9.30 am
We will not have chip timing but we will try and get all your times down. If not, you will only get a finish time.
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.
Parking
The car park (Crosswater) Park as soon as you enter the car park.
Lake View House, Rennie Dr, Dartford DA1 5FU
It’s about a 300m walk to the start.
Toilets are in the visitors centre about 150 m away.
The keys will be a registration.
The race is run under British Triathlon race rules.
This also a none drafting race.
There will be trophies for 1st 2nd 3rd place over all.
Unfortunely we don’t have enough entries to give out age group trophies
This will be done as soon as we can so you don’t have to hang around after you have finished.
GOTri 375m swim (1 lap), 10.5k Bike (3 laps|) 1.66k Run (1 lap)
Sprint 750m swim (2 laps), 21k Bike (6 laps) 5k Run (3 laps)
Aquabike 759m swim 21k bike
Relay 750m swim, 21k Bike 6 LAPS) 5k Run (3 laps)
Duathlon 5K Run (2 Laps) 20k Bike (6 LAPS) 3.66 k Run (2 lap)
Stranded 1500m swim (4 laps) 42k bike (12 laps) 10k run (6 laps)
Have a safe race and hope you enjoy the morning.
See you Sunday
John
- 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.
