Stirling Triathlon:
There are three different adult Triathlon events (from ages 15 and up (ages 15, 16 & 17 must have parental consent)) suitable for all abilities and all levels of fitness, from complete novice to club and elite triathletes, as well as charity and fun competitors.
The Stirling Triathlon format contains 3 awarding categories:
– Single Triathlon (swim/bike/run)
– Double Triathlon (swim/bike/run swim/bike/run)
– Relay Triathlon (swim/bike/run swim/bike/run)
The swim will be 300m (6 lengths of the 50m pool).
The bike will be a 14km draft illegal loop which is suitable for road, mountain and time trial bikes and will be on open roads.
The run will be a 2.5km single loop around Airthrey Loch.
For those doing the double and the relay, there will be an interval between the 1st and the 2nd of the swim/bike/run’s. Relay teams can be of 2 or 3 members each taking a stint of the disciplines to suit their strengths and can switch disciplines for the 2nd swim/bike/run.
For example the swimmer in the 1st swim/bike/run, can be the runner in the 2nd swim/bike/run.
Under BTF rule 23.3,a, TriStar 2 (Ages 11-12 [as of 31st December]) can compete within the Relay Triathlon taking on either the swim(300m) or run(2500m) leg within a relay team.
Stirling Aquabike:
There are two different adult Aquabike events (from ages 15 and up (ages 15, 16 & 17 must have parental consent)) suitable for all abilities and all levels of fitness, from complete novice to club and elite triathletes, as well as charity and fun competitors.
The Stirling Aquabike format contains 2 awarding categories:
– Single Aquabike (swim/bike)
– Double Aquabike (swim/bike swim/bike)
The swim will be 300m (6 lengths of the 50m pool).
The bike will be a 14km draft illegal loop which is suitable for road, mountain and time trial bikes and will be on open roads.
For those doing the double, there will be an interval between the 1st and the 2nd of the swim/bike’s.
British Triathlon Federation rules and regulations apply (with further information available in the BTF Rule Book) and details of each race, including eligibility, start times and distances can be found below.
Results from the Stirling Triathlon are available to view here. (Opens in new tab)
An Events Village will be set up opposite The National Swim Academy Building and very visible as soon as you enter the University of Stirling.
Car parking: Upon entering the University of Stirling grounds from Airthrey Road, the Events Village will come into sight, car parking will be up to the left and in either the Pathfoot or Residents car parks. These offer free parking a just a few minutes walk to the Events Village.
Please note, if you have registered for the race using a T/S Membership No. it must be inclusive of a Race Licence option. You MUST present your Race Licence or associated paperwork or download via phone at registration or you will be required to pay a surcharge to cover insurance for the day. This is £3 for all categories, but excludes Relays.
It is important that you submit and accurate swim time for the 300m swim as your swim start time will be ranked based on this. It we will be able to submit swim time adjustments up until 25th May 2019. Absolutely no further changes will be accepted after this date. Race numbers, swim start times and an email briefing will be sent out in the week leading up to the event.
Changing: Available in The National Swim Academy Building. Bring a £1 coin for the lockers.
First Aid: Provided by Prometheus Alphamed.
Chip Timing: Provided by what’s My Time.
Catering: For a 2nd year in a row, we have the Coffee Perch set up near to where all the action will be taking place.
Entertainment: Unfortunately AR Entertainment will not along with inflatables as we have a reduced amount of space available to us.
Transition will close 30 minutes before the #1 Start. It will re-open to allow Double Aquabikers, Relay Triathletes and Double Triathletes to reset their transition and also for Single Aquabikers & Single Triathletes to collect kit, then close again shortly before the #2 Start. This is to ensure everyone is given a fair and equal chance to compete. We pride ourselves on our secure transitions, no one other than competitors will be permitted in transition and no kit will be allowed to leave without a race number shown.
| 6:15 – 7:00 | All categories [Aquabike & Triathlon] Registration and Transition set up |
| 7:15 – 7:25 | All categories [Aquabike & Triathlon] Race Briefing at poolside. |
| #1 Start 7:30 | Double Aquabike, Single Aquabike, Relay Triathlon, Double Triathlon, then Single Triathlon. (Swimmers go off 5 seconds apart) |
| #2 Start 9:30 | Double Aquabike, Relay Triathlon then Double Triathlon. (Swimmers go off 5 seconds apart) |
| 11:30 | Race Results and Prize Giving |
Double Aquabike :
Awarding overall 1st, 2nd & 3rd placed finishers in both Males and Females.
Awarding 1st, 2nd & 3rd place Age Groups in both Males and Females.
Single Aquabike :
Awarding overall 1st, 2nd & 3rd placed finishers in both Males and Females.
Awarding 1st, 2nd & 3rd place Age Groups in both Males and Females.
Triathlon Relay :
Awarding 1st place relay team.
Double Triathlon :
Awarding overall 1st, 2nd & 3rd placed finishers in both Males and Females.
Awarding 1st, 2nd & 3rd place Age Groups in both Males and Females.
Single Triathlon :
Awarding overall 1st, 2nd & 3rd placed finishers in both Males and Females.
Awarding 1st, 2nd & 3rd place Age Groups in both Males and Females.
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Sadly we are unable to host a junior category race this year due to construction redevelopment works taking place at Stirling University.
We just could not deliver a safe and enjoyable event with an enclosed run route and a closed road bike route.
However…………..
Under BTF rule 23.3,a, TriStar 2 (Ages 11-12 [as of 31st December 2020]) can compete within the Relay Triathlon taking on either the swim(300m) or run(2500m) leg within a relay team
An Events Village will be set up opposite The National Swim Academy Building and very visible as soon as you enter the University of Stirling.
Car parking: Upon entering the University of Stirling grounds from Airthrey Road, the Events Village will come into sight, car parking will be up to the left and in either the Pathfoot or Residents car parks. These offer free parking a just a few minutes walk to the Events Village.
Please note, if you have registered for the race using a T/S Membership No. it must be inclusive of a Race Licence option. You MUST present your Race Licence or associated paperwork or download via phone at registration or you will be required to pay a surcharge to cover insurance for the day. This is £5 for all categories, but excludes Relays.
It is important that you submit and accurate swim time for the 300m swim as your swim start time will be ranked based on this. It we will be able to submit swim time adjustments up until 25th May 2020. Absolutely no further changes will be accepted after this date. Race numbers, swim start times and an email briefing will be sent out in the week leading up to the event.
Changing: Available in The National Swim Academy Building. Bring a £1 coin for the lockers.
First Aid: Provided by Prometheus Alphamed.
Chip Timing: Provided by what’s My Time.
Catering: For a 2nd year in a row, we have the Coffee Perch set up near to where all the action will be taking place.
Entertainment: Unfortunately AR Entertainment will not along with inflatables as we have a reduced amount of space available to us.
