We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for participating in Challenge Wales 2024. We can’t wait to see you on the start line.
As a team, we are incredibly proud to bring such a prestigious event to the UK, especially in this part of Wales. With Fishguard Triathlon also included as part of the weekend schedule we're sure it will be one to remember!
You may have many questions on how the day will run, the race pack should answer these for you. Ensuring the safety of all in attendance is paramount, so please read it carefully.
We hope that you have a great time and enjoy the day enough to return next year,
A huge thank you again for your continued support.
See you on race day!
The AWE Team
The pre-event video briefing which contains important, on-the-day information, please ensure you watch this prior to the event.
On site briefings:-
Should poor weather conditions dictate, please ensure you have appropriate bright clothing and lights on your bike.
Due to safety reasons, personal music players and headphones are NOT permitted.
If you are unable to finish the race, you MUST report to an official to inform them and hand back your timing chip.
Please be advised all marshals are volunteering their time for free and without their assistance we would not be able to put the race on. Please respect marshals. Any abusive behaviour or language will result in immediate disqualification.
It is your responsibility to know the route and to ensure your own safety on course. Marshals are there purely for reference and directional purposes and are not permitted to stop traffic.
Please attach your timing chip to your left ankle for the duration of the event. Race numbers must be displayed on your back during the bike and the front during the run. Failure to display correctly will cause you to be penalised or disqualified. Similarly, altered or defaced numbers will result in disqualification.
Race belts are permitted.
FAILURE TO RETURN YOUR CHIP, DURING OR AFTER THE EVENT, WILL RESULT IN A £100 CHARGE FOR LOSS OF CHIP.
If you are unable to finish, please either call the hotline on your race bib or let a marshal/team leader know. If you are unaccounted for, we will assume you are missing.
Transition Pre-check
After the Event
Transition will be open until 6:15pm. After this time, items will be unattended and we will not be held responsible for any left items. If you are part if the Super Sprint, they may allow you to remove your bike out of transition before 10.15am, however, this will be when it is safe to do so and to not interfere with any athletes still competing. Please be kind and patient with the team during this time.
PLEASE MAKE SURE ANY TIME YOU ENTER TRANSITION, YOU HAVE YOUR RACE NUMBER.
On the bike course, the feed station is located near to St David's around mile 14, this will be clearly sign posted. You will hit this twice and on this station will be;
Bananas, Crisps, Sweets, Water, Energy
N.B The energy at this station will not be carbohydrate and will ONLY be electrolyte
During the run course, you will hit the feed stations 3 times. There will be a range of fuel on offer including pretzels, sweets, fruit and water.
Erdinger Alkoholfrei will be available for your post race recovery.
At the finish line, you will also be given a food voucher and beer token to use after you have completed the event.
Special Need Bags- If you would like to leave any items, on the feed stations, please bring your items in a bag to registration (Sunday Morning) and we can add your race number to it. Please separate the bags for the bike and run the feed station. No items will be returned after the event.
· It is your responsibility as a competitor to know ALL the rules. Ignorance is no defence. The rules are available at www.britishtriathlon.org.
· It is your responsibility as a competitor to know and correctly complete the full course. Marshals are NOT responsible for you not knowing the course. They are there for reference only.
· Foul and abusive language is not permitted and the failure to follow a marshal's instructions, the police or the referee will lead to disqualification. Our marshals are volunteers who help with the running of the event that you are taking part in. Please respect them and thank them for their efforts.
· No outside assistance is allowed at any time.
· Wetsuits are mandatory.
· Only Front Strokes allowed.
· Please keep the buoy's on your left-hand side.
· No fins or floatation devices allowed.
· No swim shoes or gloves allowed.
· Please be responsible for your rubbish and dispose of it appropriately.
· You MUST wear the swim hat provided at registration. You can wear your own hat underneath, but the official hat must be on top.
· Water Safety is there to guide and assist. Please make sure you follow all instructions they give you.
· Ensure that you mount/dismount prior to the line marked outside of transition. There must be no cycling in transition.
· Please do not use mobile phones or listening devices that may impair your hearing or concentration in any way on the course (including transition) as this will lead to disqualification. When racing, you need to be aware of other competitors and the general public (both on foot and live traffic).
· You MUST wear a safety helmet on the bike that is of ANSI Z90.4, SNELL B90, EN 1078 or equivalent. A CE mark is not an approved standard. The strap to your helmet must also be snug in its fitting and not altered in any way (and definitely not elastic). These will be checked visually when racking your bike.
· Any fittings on your bike (computers, handlebar extensions) must be positioned, to prevent injury in the event of a crash. All handlebars and tri bars must be plugged. This will be checked visually when racking your bike. You will not be allowed to rack if they are deemed dangerous.
· Bikes must be single rider only - tandem bikes are not permitted.
· Your helmet must be fully fastened before racking your bike. Similarly on your return to transition, your bike must be fully racked before you undo your helmet.
· Nudity is not allowed – after seeing one male competitor drop his swim trunks in transition and try and change into cycle shorts only to get his foot caught and then spend the next 30 seconds hopping around to release himself….I think you know why!
· You will need to keep your chest covered at all times on the cycle and the run, no matter how hot it is.
· Bikes MUST be racked on the racking provided using either the seat post, handlebars or brake levers.
· Bikes must not be racked anywhere else. Any athlete not racking correctly will be disqualified.
· Remember to place your equipment as thrown equipment will interfere with other athletes and lead to a penalty.
· You are not allowed to mark your position in transition with any special device, flag etc. Please be careful not to interfere with any equipment of your fellow athletes, either deliberately or accidentally.
· Event numbers must be worn on the back for the bike leg and on the front for the run. They must be clearly visible at all times. They must not be altered or mutilated in any way, otherwise, you will be penalised.
· The race director and referee have the final say on all decisions and outcomes. For safety purposes, the race director and race referee have the ability to implement and introduce laws and rules on the day.
· Please make sure you are at the start line 30 minutes prior to the event start. Marshals are only a reference. It is your responsibility to check junctions and know the course.
· If you are unable to complete the course, please report to an official with your timing chip.
· If you have registered and decided last minute not to start the event, please report to an official with your timing chip.
· The course is comprehensively marshalled and signed with black arrows and fluorescent background.
· If a referee thinks you are drafting there is no appeal against this decision. The rule of thumb is to be squeaky clean. It is cheating. If you are caught drafting once you will be penalised with a 2-minute penalty. If you get caught a second time you will be disqualified.
· If you read this and follow the advice, you should always be on the right side of the rules. Remember the referee will always be willing to answer any questions you may have however his/her decision is final.
If there's something you need to know that isn't covered in this race pack head over to our Frequently Asked Questions page by clicking the link below.
Any lost property that has been found will be returned to our HQ. Please contact us after the event to retrieve any items. Local collection will be available or P&P (postage fees will apply).
Property will be kept for 7 days and if not claimed, will be disposed of.