A challenging Swim, Cycle and Run weekend at Alderford Lake in the heart of the UK
Date: | 24-26th September 2021 |
Venue: | Alderford Lake, Whitchurch, SY13 3JQ |
Swim: | Lake: (Freshwater lake with no currents and no weed) |
Starts From: | Friday Swim – from 3pm. Saturday Cycle from 8am. Sunday Run from 8am. |
Distances: | Full – 2.4 mile swim – 112 mile cycle – 26.2 mile run
Half – 1.2 mile swim – 56 mile cycle – 13.1 mile run Quarter – 0.6 mile swim – 28 mile cycle – 6.5 mile run |
Minimum Age: | Quarter 16 years
Half 18 years Full 18 years |
The Event
You can take part in one, two, or all three disciplines so as always, there is something for everyone and the opportunity to take home one, two or three of the jigsaw medals!
FRIDAY afternoon is the starting event with the UK ULTIMATE SWIM. Choose from either a 2.4 mile, 1.2 mile, or 0.6 mile swim challenge in the fabulous spring-fed, freshwater lake.
SATURDAY sees the UK ULTIMATE CYCLE SPORTIVE around the picturesque Shropshire countryside. You can choose the Ultimate 112 miles, the Half 56 miles, or the Quarter at 28 miles.
SUNDAY is the UK ULTIMATE RUN around Alderford and out onto closed country roads. You can go full marathon in the Ultimate 26.2 miles, Half marathon 13.1 miles, or the Quarter distance of 6.5 miles.
This is a weekend-long swim, cycle, and run challenge for all abilities, from novice to first time, as well as being a race for the more serious athlete and age group triathlete with prizes and trophies on offer for completing all three disciplines.
Every competitor will receive an individual medal for each of the swim, cycle, run discipines and those taking on the full ULTIMATE WEEKEND CHALLENGE will receive a commemorative T-shirt.
There will be on-site camping (limited spaces), free parking, cafe, catering, lake swimming, paddle boarding, kids play area, climbing wall, and waterpark making it a great weekend for all the family and one not to be missed!