Compete in the shadow of the Wales Millennium Centre in this event. Perfect for athletes of all abilities, choose from a triathlon to a duathlon for an experience to remember with fantastic closed roads and a truly wonderful atmosphere. So come along for the experience of a lifetime.
Triathlon: https://alwaysaimhighevents.com/events/cardiff-triathlon-2022
Duathlon: https://alwaysaimhighevents.com/events/cardiff-duathlon-2022
Where and when
Location
Wales Millennium Centre, Bute Pl, Cardiff, Cardiff Bay CF10 5AL, UK
Start times
Sun 26th Jun 2022
Olympic | 6:30 am
Sprint | 8:00 am
Super Sprint | 9:00 am
World Triathlon Age Group Qualifier & British Championships | 10:00 am
Legend | TBC
Sprint Duathlon | 7:00 am
What’s included
– Event Village facilities including toilets
– Full route marking
– Water and fuel stations around the course
– Mechanical support
– Electronic chip timing
– Family entertainment
– Pick-up wagons and emergency support
– Event photography
– Slate Finisher’s Memento
– Fully closed roads (for both bike & run)
– Live tracking
– Prizes for top finishers overall and in age categories
Event day logistics
06:30 Olympic Triathlon race starts
07:00 Sprint Duathlon race starts
08:00 Sprint Triathlon race starts
09:00 Super Sprint Triathlon race starts
10:00 World Triathlon Age Group Qualifier race starts
Please note that these start times are subject to change. Registered participants will be emailed ten days before Raceday to confirm final start times.
Registration
Registration will take place on the Plass outside the Wales Millennium Centre CF10 5AL on a Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning of the event weekend.
Saturday: 12:00 – 16:00
Sunday: 05:00 – 07:00
Sunday: 05:00 – 06:15 (Sprint Duathlon)
Confirmed weekend timings and locations will be detailed in your final instructions, available on the website, and via email ten days before the race.
Start waves are allocated using the estimated finish time on your entry.
Race Packs
Race packs will be picked up from registration at the event village before the race start. This will include all your necessary race numbers and your timing chip.
Age Requirements
Competitors must be at least 17 years old to participate in the Olympic Triathlon and at least 15 to take part in the Super Sprint, Sprint, and Age Group Qualifier.
Compulsory Kit
You must bring a wetsuit to the event, and based on the water temperature; the wetsuit may be forbidden, optional or mandatory. The water temperature will be measured on race day and communicated with everyone participating.
Forbidden above 22°C
Optional between 22°C and 14°C
Mandatory below 14°C
You must bring your own bike and helmet; E-bikes and power-assisted bikes are not allowed, but any other bike is, including mountain bikes.
Cut-off Times
Olympic: Swim cut-off: 50 minutes, bike course must be clear by 10:00.
Sprint: Swim cut-off: 30 minutes, bike course must be clear by 10:00.
Super Sprint: Swim cut-off: 20 minutes, bike course must be clear by 10:00.
World Triathlon Age Group Qualifier: Swim cut-off: 30 minutes, bike course must be clear by 12:50.
Transition
Transition opens early on the morning of the event and closes no later than 45 minutes before the first wave starts.
The transition will only be open for racking on the day of the event. It is not possible to leave your bike overnight. You may not enter transition for any reason after the allocated time.
BTF Membership
If you are not a member of the British Triathlon Federation, your entry will include the cost of a day membership for £6.
World Triathlon Age Group Qualifier
You will need to have a valid membership by 17:00, three working days before. To be eligible for qualification, athletes must have registered their intent to qualify with British Triathlon by 17:00 on Friday before.
Race Organiser: Always Aim High Events
