RACE GUIDE 2016A C T I V I T Y W A L E S E V E N T S . C O MA C T I V I T Y W A L E S E V E N T S . C O M

WELCOME TO THE ACTIVITY WALES EVENTS RACE GUIDE

Here is a guide to our 2016 races.

We have something that suits every ability; from a 5k to a 26.2 mile marathon, sprint distances to the Long Course Weekend, juniors and first timers to elite, there’s something for everyone.

For 2016 we have 4 new races, which are not to be missed!

First up is the amazing Swansea Triathlon in June, with it’s calm sea swim, flat bike and run course, it’s ideal for anyone! The Saundersfoot Sprint is our second new event in September, with it’s beautiful surroundings and scenic route it’s not to be missed. Adding to the Long Course weekend, we have also introduced a Junior Long Course Weekend for 14-17 year olds ONLY and a family friendly 5k, suitable for age 11 years and up.

Entries are open for all the events and we look forward to seeing you throughout the season.

THE ACTIVITY WALES EVENTS TEAM

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Mumbles Duathlon

Swansea Triathlon New

Mumbles Triathlon

Taff Kids

Junior Long Course Weekend New

Long Course Weekend

The Wales Swim

The Wales Sportive

The Wales Marathon & Half Marathon

The Wales 10k & The Wales 5k New

Wales Triathlon (Ocean Lava)

Gower Triathlon

Fancy Dress Tri

Saundersfoot Sprint New

Club Championships

Under 18 Races

Race Calendar

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RACE GUIDE CONTENTS

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MUMBLES DUATHLONS A T U R D A Y 5 M A R C H 2 0 1 6 • M U M B L E S , S W A N S E ALong - 5k run, 32k bike, 5k run | Short - 5k run, 21k bike, 3k run

The Mumbles Duathlon takes place in the stunning setting of Mumbles Bay, Swansea, and kicks off the Activity Wales Events season. Athletes will enjoy the picturesque fast and flat runs along the beautiful shoreline, before taking to the scenic and testing bike course on the famous Gower roads. It’s the perfect start to the season.

Entry starts from £40. Team relays are also available. Enter now at mumblesduathlon.com

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SWANSEA TRIATHLONS U N D A Y 5 J U N E 2 0 1 6 • S W A N S E A C I T Y C E N T R E750m swim, 20k bike, 5k run

New for 2016 is Activity Wales Events’ first city centre triathlon! With fully closed roads throughout the course, the event begins in the safe, enclosed waters of Swansea Bay with competitors then heading on a fast and flat bike route around the city centre. The run will also be a fast and flat section of the course, and the athletes will take in SA1, Swansea Marina and seafront and heading on to a city centre loop finishing in Castle Square.

Entry starts from £59. Team relays are also available. Enter now at swanseatriathlon.com

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MUMBLES TRIATHLONS A T U R D A Y 1 8 J U N E 2 0 1 6 • M U M B L E S , S W A N S E ALong - 750m swim, 32k bike, 5k run | Short - 750m swim, 21k bike, 2.5k run

The Mumbles Triathlon is set in one of the best locations in the UK. The calm, safe and spectator friendly swim, picturesque ride for both the long and short courses, and the stunning flat run on the Mumbles Bay shoreline make this one of the most popular events in the race calendar. But don’t be fooled by your beautiful surroundings - with some challenging climbs thrown into the mix, the 2013 winner of the 220 Triathlon Race of the Year award, will certainly take some beating.

Entry starts from £40. Team relays are also available. Enter now at mumblestri.com

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FOLLY FARM TAFF KIDSF R I D A Y 8 J U L Y 2 0 1 6 • N O R T H B E A C H , T E N B Y

Swim (Surf Run) - 30m (All children) | Run - 200m (4-5 years), 400m (6-11 yrs)

The opening event of the Long Course Weekend in Tenby, Taff Kids is an event for children aged from 4 - 11 years old, and consists of a swim and run on the beach. Every child receives a t-shirt and medal. It’s a great way to get the little ones involved in the sport!

Entry starts from £10. Enter now at taffkids.com

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LONG COURSE WEEKENDFRIDAY 8 - SUNDAY 10 JULY 2016 • TENBY

2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, 26.2 mile run (For individual see pages 10-13)

Pembrokeshire plays host annually to one of the most difficult triathlons in the UK, the Long Course Weekend. The event, which was crowned the 220 Triathlon Race of the Year in 2015, is a unique event lasting 3 days, and accommodating some of the best triathlon talent in the UK and the world.

To kick off the weekend, on Friday evening the LCW athletes have the Wales Swim to tackle - a 2.4 mile open water swim on North Beach, Tenby. Saturday sees them heading out into the Welsh countryside on an undulating 112 mile course past enthusiastic crowds, and giving them the opportunity to try and claim the King of the Hill title in Saundersfoot. On Sunday, the athletes have the ‘small’ task of the 26.2 mile Wales Marathon to complete. If they can cross the line within the cut off, they will be presented with the final piece of their puzzle - the Long Course Weekend medal.

Of last year’s 700 athletes who tried to complete the whole weekend, only around half could manage all three days. Will you be able to complete the Long Course Weekend?

General entries are now SOLD OUT, however our VIP Charity Entry is available for £249. To find out more information and to enter visit lcwwales.com

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JUNIOR LONG COURSE WEEKEND FRIDAY 8 - SUNDAY 10 JULY 2016 • TENBY

1.2 mile swim, 42 mile bike, 10k run

14-17 YEAR OLD ONLY (For Full information see page 19)

THE WALES SWIMFRIDAY 8 JULY 2016 • NORTH BEACH, TENBY

Full - 2.4 mile swim | Short - 1.2 mile swim

Friday evening is the opening challenge of the Long Course Weekend. Athletes head down to North Beach to compete in the Wales Swim. The event which is a lapped course, consists of two distances - the 1.2 mile single lap course, or the 2.4 mile two lap course.

Entry starts from £40. Enter now at thewalesswim.com

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THE WALES SPORTIVES A T U R D A Y 9 J U L Y 2 0 1 6 • S A L T E R N S C A R P A R K , T E N B YFull - 112 mile bike | Medium - 70 mile bike | Short - 42 mile bike Saturday morning is an early start for avid cyclists, as day two of the Long Course Weekend begins. Athletes meet down Salterns Car Park, and see the top athletes come down the start ramp before setting off on their own journey. The open road event heads past some of the most iconic locations in the county, and with the King in the Hill challenge in Saundersfoot giving the best climbers the chance to shine, it’s a fantastic day for both athletes and spectators.

Entry starts from £40. Enter now at thewalessportive.com

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THE WALES MARATHONS U N D A Y 1 0 J U L Y 2 0 1 6 • T U D O R S Q U A R E , T E N B Y26.2 mile run

The Wales Marathon - the final event of the Long Course Weekend - is taking steps into its seventh year, and has grown to be very popular amongst the UK’s runners. The road run has become a stage for people to not only achieve personal goals, but as a platform for fundraising, taking a step into endurance running and even breaking world records. With a red carpet finish, incredible support as you head down the finish line as well as the event being Wales’ only fully closed road marathon, it’s definitely one to make sure is on your race calendar for 2016.

Entry starts from £40. Enter now at thewalesmarathon.com

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THE WALES 10KS U N D A Y 1 0 J U L Y 2 0 1 6 • M A N O R B I E R T O T E N B Y

10km run

Taking place alongside the Wales Marathon, athletes will head down to Manorbier Castle ready to walk up to the start line. The course, whilst starting on a particularly challenging climb, is fairly fast and heads along the closed roads, back to the finish line in Tudor Square, where they’ll be cheered down the red carpet.

Entry starts from £20. Enter now at thewales10k.com

THE WALES 5KS U N D A Y 1 0 J U L Y 2 0 1 6 • T U D O R S Q U A R E , T E N B Y

5km run

New for 2016, the Wales 5k starts just after the marathon runners leave Tudor Square for the Wales Marathon. Heading around Tenby, down to Kiln Park and back, the out-and-back run is suitable for ages 11 years and up. It’s a great event for all the family!

Entry starts from £15. Enter now at thewales5k.com

THE WALES HALF MARATHONS U N D A Y 1 0 J U L Y 2 0 1 6 • P E M B R O K E C A S T L E T O T E N B Y13.1 mile run

If a full marathon isn’t your cup of tea, you can head to Pembroke Castle and make the 13.1 mile journey back to Tenby in the Wales Half Marathon. Athletes will walk down the main street to the start line where they can clap and encourage those passing the going the full 26.2 miles, before setting off towards the coast on the same fully closed roads as the Wales Marathon. The undulating route is a great challenge for those who want something a little tougher than flat, city routes.

Take you place at the start line. Enter now at thewalesmarathon.com

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THE WALES TRIATHLON & SPRINT TRIS A T U R D A Y 2 3 J U L Y 2 0 1 6 • G O O D W I C KMiddle - 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike, 13.1 mile run | Sprint - 750m swim, 13 mile bike, 3 mile run

Set in the beautiful town of Goodwick, the Wales Triathlon middle distance event and the shorter sprint course are fairly fast routes, taking in the stunning North Pembrokeshire countryside. The event, which was the 220 Triathlon Race of the Year in 2014, has a sheltered out and back, lapped swim taking place in Fishguard Bay. From there the athletes head out to St Davids on a picturesque route, and finally run out onto the breakwater and along the coastal path to the famous finish line.

Last year we had the honour of seeing triathlon legend Chris McCormack come down the red carpet finish, so if you’re a seasoned athlete or a beginner, and want to follow in the footsteps of the greats, this event is the one for you.

Entry starts from £40. Team relays are also available. Enter now at walestriathlon.com

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GOWER TRIATHLONS A T U R D A Y 3 S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 6 • P O R T E Y N O N , G O W E R1.5k swim, 37k bike, 10k run

The Gower Triathlon Olympic distance event is set in the outstanding seaside location of Port Eynon. The swim starts off in the Blue Flag waters, heading onto the renowned Gower roads and finishing with a 10km run taking in parts of the area’s award winning beaches.

Entry starts from £45. Enter now at gowertriathlon.com

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FANCY DRESS TRIS A T U R D A Y 3 S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 6 • P O R T E Y N O N , G O W E R400m swim, 16k bike, 5k run

The fun side of triathlon! The shorter distance event which runs alongside the Gower Triathlon is a fantastic event, giving everyone the chance to start winding down after an incredible season. With an array of costumes heading around the course, it adds that extra level of enjoyment for everyone from athletes through to the spectators, family and friends.

Entry starts from £30. Enter now at fancydresstri.com

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SAUNDERSFOOT SPRINTS A T U R D A Y 1 7 S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 6 • S A U N D E R S F O O TLong - 750m swim, 32k bike, 5k run | Short - 750m swim, 21k bike, 2.5k run

The Saundersfoot Triathlon offers athletes travelling down to support friends, family and club members

taking part in Ironman Wales the day after, the opportunity to give triathlon a go and take their own medal

home! This event is open to both adults and children over 14 years old.

Entry starts from £40. Enter now at saundersfoottriathlon.com

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CLUB OFFERSWe have some great offers available to clubs who choose our events for their club championships. We love to work closely with both local clubs, and those across the UK.

• Discounts available for club championship events• Camping available at most events• Club cycling tops available - call us for more information• Trophy for the best represented club at our events

To claim your club offers or if you have any questions, call us on 01437 765777.

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UNDER 18 EVENTSThis year, Activity Wales Events have made events for 14 to 18 year olds, with the aim to encourage more children and young adults to get into sport.

The following events are available:

Mumbles DuathlonSat 5 March 2016 | 750m swim, 21km bike, 5km run (See page 4)

Swansea TriathlonSun 5 June 2016 | 750m swim, 20km bike, 5km run (See page 5)

Mumbles TriathlonSat 18 June 2016 | 750m swim, 21km bike, 2.5km run (See page 6)

Wales Sprint TriathlonSat 23 July 2016 | 750m swim, 13 mile bike, 3 mile run (See page 14)

Fancy Dress TriathlonSat 3 September 2016 | 400m swim, 16km bike, 5km run (See page 16)

Saundersfoot TriathlonSat 17 September 2016 | 750m swim, 20km bike, 5km run(See page 17)

(All of the above have a Junior 1st Male and

1st Female trophy)

Junior Long Course WeekendFri 8 - Sun 10 July 2016 | 1.2 mile swim, 42 mile bike, 10km run

For 2016, we’ve also introduced the Junior Long Course Weekend.

The event will take place alongside the Long Course Weekend, and children from 14 - 17 years old will take on a 1.2 mile swim on Friday, a 42 mile open road cycle on the roads of South Pembrokeshire on Saturday and a 10km run on the fully closed roads of the Wales Marathon on Sunday from Manorbier to Tenby. All junior athletes who complete the 3 days, will be entitled to the exclusive 4th Junior Long Course Weekend medal.

To enter the Junior Long Course Weekend and for more details, visit lcwwales.com

2016 AT A GLANCE...

05/03/16 - MUMBLES DUATHLON

05/06/16 - SWANSEA TRIATHLON New

18/06/16 - MUMBLES TRIATHLON

08/07/16 - LONG COURSE WEEKEND

08/07/16 - JUNIOR LONG COURSE WEEKEND

08/07/16 - TAFFKIDS

08/07/16 - THE WALES SWIM

09/07/16 - THE WALES SPORTIVE

10/07/16 - THE WALES MARATHON

10/07/16 - THE WALES HALF MARATHON

10/07/16 - THE WALES 10K

10/07/16 - THE WALES 5K

23/07/16 - THE WALES TRIATHLON & SPRINT TRI

03/09/16 - GOWER TRIATHLON

03/09/16 - FANCY DRESS TRI

17/09/16 - SAUNDERSFOOT SPRINT TRIATHLON New

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