Triathalon
Basic Event Plan
Date – Sunday March 31st
Event Time Start – 09:00
Estimated Event Time Completion 11:30
The Event will be a Triathlon to raise funds for the Isabella Grace Fund
There will be around 40 people taking part in the triathlon either on their own as part of a team.
There will be a full and mini triathlon
The swimming will take place at Queensbury Pool. Participants will be set off in groups of around 8 due to the space restrictions at Queensbury Pool. They will either swim 216m or 396m.
The swimming will be 216m for those doing the mini triathlon (12 Lengths)
The swimming will be 400m for those doing the full triathlon (22 lengths)
Map
Both the full and mini bike and run routes are based around the above map. There will be marshalls siutated along the route.
Mini Bike Route – This goes down Station Road (A), across Cockin Lane (B) and Headley Lane (C) coming out on Thornton Road (D). You will then follow this up to Keelham traffic lights (F) where you will turn left before taking your first left down Cragg Lane (G). You will then follow this to Squirrel Lane, Malt Kiln Lane and then onto Headley Lane (H). You will the reach the Great Northern Trail entrance at Headley Lane (B) where you turn right and back up towards the transition area (A). This is around 6.5 miles
Full Bike Route– This goes down Station Road (A), across Cockin Lane (B) and Headley Lane (C) coming out on Thornton Road (D). You will then follow this up to Keelham traffic lights (F) where you will turn left before taking your first left down Cragg Lane (G). You will then follow this to Squirrel Lane, Malt Kiln Lane and then onto Headley Lane (H). You will the reach the Great Northern Trail entrance at Headley Lane (B) where you turn left and loop around points D to H a second time. You will then again reach Great Northern Trail entrance at Headley Lane (B). This time you will turn right and back up towards the transition area (A). This is around 9.5 miles.
Mini Run Route - This goes down Station Road (A) to the entrance to Cockin Lane (B) where there will be a marshall. At this point you will turn around and head back up to the transition area (A) where the triathlon will be completed. The run is around 2.5 Miles with a steep finish up Station Road.
Full Run Route - This goes down Station Road (A) across Cockin Lane (B) and Headley Lane and over the Viaduct. At the end of the Viaduct (D) there will be a marshall. At this point participants turn around and head back up to the transition area (A) where the triathlon will be completed. The run is around 4.5 Miles with a steep finish up Station Road.
After the triathlon has been completed the changing facilities at Queensbury Pool will again be available. Then there will be a presentation event at Queensbury Conservative Club where we would like you all to join us for some food & drink. Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 times for the Full and Mini Triathlon and also to the three individuals who have raised the most sponsorship.
Spectators FAQ
Can I Watch the Swimming?
Yes – Queensbury Pool has a Viewing platform at one end of the pool. If you are wanting to watch the you can watch from here. As the pool area will be busy with participants you will be unable to watch from the pool side.
Where Can I Park for watching the swimming?
The Swimming pool car park will be closed as it is been used as part of the triathlon. There is parking at the side of the pool and also around the streets.
Where are Good places for Watching the Bike / Run?
By Queensbury Swimming Pool
The finish line is up by the pool so if you've earlier watched the swimming there will be any area roped off for Spectators. Please try wherever possible to keep in this area.
The Bottom of Station Road
If you're wanting to watch here please avoid if possible driving down after 9am as bikes will be using the road. There is space at the bottom for a few cars to park.
Bell Wood Corner to Cockin Lane
There are benches here to sit down as well as picturesque views. Parking is not permitted between Station Road and Cockin Lane so you'd need to leave your car on Station Road or be dropped off.
Thornon Viaduct
This is the widest and safest part of the course to watch on. There will be a roped off area for spectators. There are also views over the viaduct and parking is available on Thornton Road.
