My First Triathlon Experience

MY FIRST TRIATHLON EXPERIENCE will take place on Sunday 18th September 2022.

  • The start will be given at 9:15 am from the banks of the Centre d’Accueil de la Plate Taille at the Lacs de l’Eau d’Heure.
  • IMPORTANT: All bikes are allowed, provided that they comply with safety standards.
  • Bikes and equipment may only be deposited in the transition park on race day between 7.00 and 9.00 am.
  • DISTANCES: 200m – 15km – 3km
  • Minimum age: 16 years old during the current year (born in 2006 or before).
  • To pick up the start number, athletes will have to present their identity card and a medical certificate mentioning the aptitude to do a triathlon in competition.
  • The medical certificate is valid for 6 months.
  • You can download a sample certificate here.
  • No limit of race numbers

DEPARTURE TIMES

  • 9h15 – « rolling start » Departure

TIME LIMITS

  • No cut off

SWIM – 200m     

  • Departure in several waves from the banks of the Centre d’Accueil de la Plate Taille
  • 4 loops of 50m with Australian exit
  • Wetsuits are allowed if the temperature is below 24°C
  • Wetsuits are compulsory if the temperature is below 16°C
  • No warm-up in the water is allowed before the start
  • Training only allowed on Friday 16/09 from 14:00 to 15:00 and from 17:00 to 18:00
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BIKE – 15km    

  • All bikes are allowed, provided they meet the safety standards
  • Non-DRAFTING event
  • 1 lap of 15km around the Lacs de l’Eau d’Heure
  • Bike course closed to traffic
  • 1 refreshment point
  • Closing of the bike park at 9.00 am
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RUNNING – 3km     

  • 3 laps of 1km around the Plate Taille Welcome Centre
  • 1 refreshment point per lap
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