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KEY INFORMATION EVENT SITES• The event is split over 2 sites. The swim will take place in Roundhay

Park and the run will lead to the finish line in Leeds City Centre.

• See end of the Weekend Planner for Venue Maps.

TRANSITIONS• Both transitions 1 (swim to bike) and 2 (bike to run) will take place in Roundhay Park.

REGISTRATION• You MUST register and rack your bike in Roundhay Park’s Event Village on Saturday 10 June,

between 14:00 and 19:00. • Racking will take place in the secure outdoor transition area.

KIT BAGS You have the option to securely leave two bags of clothing/personal belongings.

1. City Centre Finish Line Bag

• Leave this bag in Roundhay Park when you register on Saturday 10 June.

• This bag will be securely transported overnight to the City Centre finish line, to be collected upon completion of the race.

• In this bag we recommend you put warm, dry clothes and any other belongings you may need once you have finished your race.

2. Roundhay Park Bag

• On Sunday 11 June you can leave a bag in transition prior to your race start.

• In this bag we suggest you leave anything you have brought to Roundhay Park

on Sunday, but do not need to race.

• After you finish, you can collect this bag back at Roundhay Park when you collect your bike from transition.

TRANSPORT• A free competitor car park is available at Roundhay Park on both Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 June.• A dedicated, regular shuttle bus service will run between Roundhay Park and Leeds City Centre on

Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 June. Unfortunately, these buses are unable to transport bikes. • On Saturday, the shuttle bus service will run from early morning until after registration closes. • On Sunday, the service will run from early morning until after the completion of the elite races. • Running times will be announced in due course, but the shuttle bus will run at regular intervals,

with increased frequency at peak times.

ACCOMMODATION• As the Official Great Britain Age-Group Travel Supplier, Nirvana Europe are the number one choice for event

travel & accommodation. Visit leeds.triathlon.org/age-group_accommodation to book your stay at the Official Age-Group Event Hotel.

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT OUR FAQS AT LEEDS.TRIATHLON.ORG/FAQ OR EMAIL [email protected]

A DETAILED ATHLETE GUIDE WILL BE

RELEASED CLOSER TO THE EVENT

SEE DETAILED VENUE MAPS AT THE OF THE

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SATURDAY 10 JUNE REGISTRATION DAY – ROUNDHAY PARK

1REGISTRATION• All race packs are to be collected at the event.

Nothing will be posted out to you in advanced.

• Register in Roundhay Park between 14:00 and 19:00.

(you must register on Saturday 10 June).

• Set up your bike in transition.

(You must rack your bike on Saturday 10 June).

2BAG DROP OFF • Drop off your City Centre Finish Line Bag in Roundhay Park. • In this bag, we recommend you put warm, dry clothes and any other belongings

you may need once you have finished your race. • NOTE: You do not have to use this service. If friends or family are meeting you

at the finish line, they can take your post-finish clothes for you.

WHAT ELSE IS HAPPENING ON SATURDAY AT ROUNDHAY PARK?

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EVENT VILLAGEThe Event Village in Roundhay Park provides a central location for the tri community to soak up the action and includes Official Event Expo, big screen action, mechanical zone and food

and drink outlets.

AGE GROUP & ELITE SWIM FAMILIARISATIONElite swim familiarisation | 13:30-14:30

Age-group swim familiarisation | 14:30-16:30

You can still purchase swim familiarisation online at

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CLUB ZONEThe club zone, located in the heart of the

Event Village, offers triathlon clubs an area pitch their club gazebo, providing a hub for

both athletes and spectators.

Find out more at leeds.triathlon.org/club_zone

SATURDAY RACINGA full schedule of GO TRI, TriStar, Youth & Junior, Aquathlon and Paratriathlon races are taking place between 07:00-13:00.

Come down & cheer them on!

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SUNDAY 11 JUNE RACE DAY – ROUNDHAY PARK & LEEDS CITY CENTRE

1ARRIVE AT ROUNDHAY PARK • Arrive in plenty of time for your race start and check your transition set up if you wish.

(access from 5:30am)• NOTE: You will need your wristband to enter transition. • Leave any last-minute belongings in your Roundhay Park Bag in transition.

2RACE TIME!• Enjoy yourself, and have a great race!

3FINISH LINE – LEEDS CITY CENTRE• After completing the race, pick up your City Centre Finish Line Bag from the bag

collection area or collect belongings from friends or family who have brought them for you.• Get some food, something to drink and relax!

4POST RACE• After your race, you can stay to watch the elite races in the City Centre or return to

Roundhay Park.• If you are aiming to win a British Triathlon Championship Title, the medal presentations will

take place in Roundhay Park, in-between the two elite races. • The elite races will be shown live on big screens in both locations. • You must return to Roundhay Park on Sunday to collect your bike and any items you

have left in transition. • A regular shuttle bus service is provided to transport you from the City Centre back

to Roundhay Park.

FRIENDS & FAMILYIf friends and family are coming to watch you compete, we advise they find a location

to watch the event and stick to it, rather than moving around the city.

Big screens, showing the elite races, will be located in both Roundhay Park and the City Centre

Catering concessions and other amenities will be available at both locations

After the race friends and family can meet you at the designated meeting point by the City Centre Finish Line Bag collection area.

City Centre Venue Map

KEY

Route from Finish to Shuttle Bus

OFFICIAL AGE-GROUPEVENT HOTELCITY CENTRE FINISH LINE

BAG COLLECTION AND SPECTATOR MEETING POINT

SPECTATOR GRANDSTAND

SHUTTLE BUSDROP-OFF/PICK-UP

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Roundhay Park Venue Map

WATERLOOLAKE

UPPERLAKE

ROUNDHAY PARK

START

COLUMBIA THREADNEEDLEWORLD TRIATHLONLEEDS

KEY

Route to Swim Start (Sunday)

Route from Car Park/ Shuttle Bus to Event Village and Registration

What’s in the Event Village?• Registration

• Expo

• Club Zone

• Big Screen (Live Elite coverage)

• Radio Aire Family Zone

• Age-Group Medal Presentations

• Post Race Massage

• Catering concessions

• Toilets

Information Point

SWIM VIEWING AREA

CAR PARK

EVENT VILLAGE

CITY CENTRE FINISH LINE BAG DROP

TRANSITION AREA

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