Sprint Triathlon = 750m, 21km, 5km

Standard Triathlon = 1500m, 42km, 10km

Sprint Duathlon = Run 5km, Bike 21km, Run 2.5km.

Standard Duathlon = Run 10km, Bike 42km, Run 5km

Sprint Aqua Bike = Swim 750m and Bike  21km

Standard Aqua Bike = Swim 1500m and Bike 42km

Sprint Aquathlon = Swim 750m and Run 5km

Standard Aquathlon = Swim 1500m and Run 10km

750M / 1500M

Open water swim in the River Severn. Dependant on your event will determine the distance you need to swim.

The river water is tested in line with B.T.F guidance. If the river is not safe to swim in, the race will become a duathlon (i.e. run/bike/run).  There will always be a risk of illness when swimming in open water. 

To minimise the risk competitors should wash hands before eating or drinking anything (including after handling your wetsuit), aim to swim away from the edges where the flow is greater and water quality better, ensure any wounds are covered with a waterproof dressing and try to avoid drinking any river water.  

The 4th discipline...

Here are some tips to make race day a little bit smoother.

1) Layout your kit in the order you need it. (Always put helmet on first!)

2) What row are you in?

3) Make a note of how far you are from "swim in", walk the route and count the steps, it will help you remember your racking slot when you come out of the water. 

4) Look for landmarks (Flags, kiosks, trees) level with your space to give a visual reference to where your spot is. (once you get near you should see the bike and your towel.

5) Don't panic, slow is smooth, smooth is fast!

By doing the above you can save minutes off your time, practice putting your kit on and off, it will make you efficient come race day!