Race Details

	Swim 300 metres             (15 lengths of a 20 metre pool)
	Cycle 16Km (10 miles) circuit round the Grantown Braes through some spectacular highland scenery.
	Run 4.8Km (3 miles)   through the Anagach Community woods.

Race Route
The event is based at the Craig MacLean Leisure Centre in Grantown on Spey. All up to date routes will be posted at the race briefing in the Leisure center on the day of the race.

• The Leisure centre pool is used for the swim stage of the triathlon.
• The cycle route is a circuit around the Grantown Braes on quiet country roads (some single track) with spectacular views of the Cairngorms. The route will be sign posted and marshalled. Inverness Radio Cars will be constantly patrolling the course on the lookout for competitors getting into difficulties.
• The run route is mainly off road on recently resurfaced footpaths through the Anagach Community Woods. The route will be signposted and mashalled with a waterstop you will pass twice.
• The race finish will be in the school playing fields behind the Sports Centre.

Timings
The triathlon will commence in wave starts at the pool from 10am.  It is anticipated that all waves will be completed by 1pm.  Please ensure that you arrive in time to register and prepare your kit. THERE WILL BE NO ENTRIES ON THE DAY. Registration will close at 09.30 am. Split times may be recorded and displayed depending on timing system used.

Approximate swim wave start times will be posted in the Craig Maclean centre foyer along with which heat is presently under way.

This year it will be possible to watch the swimming from inside the sports centre via the window.

Race briefing
The main race briefing will commence at 09.30 am in the sprts hall. Instructions will also be given to competitors before the start of each swim heat.

Equipment
Bring sensible clothing for weather conditions on the day. Our event has seen perfect weather every year, but wind/waterproofs are still reccomended as bad weather may roll in.

Please assure that you bring a cycle helmet for the cycle leg. No helmet-no race! However if you do forget, or if you have any problem with your bike, let us know and we will do our best to get you up and running.
Lockers are available in the leisure centre (20p) and in the pool changing rooms (£1)

Bike Check
Bicycles may be checked for safety before the race.

Results                                                                                                                Check out the screens inside the Leisure center reception or at the timing tent out by the finish for frequently updated results throughout the day.

Prize Giving
Prize giving will commence as soon as possible after the last competitor finishes, hopefully no later than 3:30pm on the playing feilds beside the finish or in the Craig Maclean sports hall. Snacks will be available in the sports centre. 

Motor Mania day will be on in the town square offering further entertainment

Race Marshals
Competitors are requested to ask any accompanying friends and family to help with marshalling the race.  Please inform the organiser as soon as possible if you can assist.  We need marshals to be able to hold the race!

Refreshments
There will be water on the run route and refreshments at the finish area.

Accommodation
Comfortable bunkhouse accommodation is available at Ardenbeg Bunkhouse 01479 872824.  Bed and Breakfast accommodation is at Willowbank Guest House (01479 872089).  Guesthouse accommodation is available at Firhall Guest House (01479 873097) or Kinross House (01479 872042), Strathallan (01479 872165) and Hotel accommodation at the Ben Mhor Hotel (01479 872056) and The Tyree House Hotel (01479 872615)
Useful website: www.grantownonspey.com

REBECCA REID,
Triathlon organiser – email info@try-tri.co.uk  (preferred)
or call 01479 872824