EVENT SCHEDULE

ARRIVAL & PARKING

Please note that there is limited parking available at the Folly Fields car park due to the event. There is an overflow car park 100m away across the road for 700 cars. PLEASE PARK RESPONSIBLY as this car park is also availabe for the general public. BOTH CAR PARKS ARE PAY AND DISPLAY! So please make sure you pay for your parking before the event, otherwise you may receive a fine. You are responsible for paying for your own parking. THis is external to the event.

• Folly Fields
  Longrock Road, Marazion, TR17 0EP
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• Overflow car park
  Longrock Road, Marazion, TR17 0EP
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Other parking areas nearby:

• Jordan's cafe (10min walk)
  Longrock Road, TR17 0DA
• Marazion Short Stay Car Park (5min walk)
  Kings Rd, Marazion TR17 0EQ

REGISTRATION

You will find registration situated right next to the transition zone. Once registered, please proceed immediately to transition to rack your bike. Junior athletes to be accompanied by one parent only.

• Registration Times: See START LIST tab
• Location: Folly Fields | Google Pin
  Longrock Road, Marazion TR17 0EP

 

REGISTRATION PROCEDURE

Come prepared and be done in a few seconds to help us avoid queues.

Step 1: 

• Bring your ID (adult athletes only)
• If you have not paid for a day license online (£2 juniors, £8 adults), you will be asked to produce a valid BTF license, either as a download on your phone or printout. Forgotten or out of date licenses will incur regular day license fees + £1 admin charge (cash or card payment available).
• A marshal will check you have body-marked yourself for the swim (see BRIEFING tab for details).

Step 2:

Pick up your event pack and safety pins (if needed). The event pack contains:

• Two race numbers that are worn during the cycle (on your back) and run (in front). Please note any medical conditions or allergies on the back. If using a race belt, please display your race numbers back to back to be visible in case the number flips up.
• A numbered sticker that goes on the front of your head tube. To pick up your bike post event, marshals will check that your sticker matches your race number. No match, no bike.

Step 3:

• Pick up your timing chip and velcro strap to be worn around your left ankle - this must be worn throughout all 3 disciplines and will need to be handed in at the finish line (£50 fee for lost chips).
•  Pick up a swim hat (colour determined by your wave/distance)
• Pick up a helmet sticker, allowing marshals to route you correctly on course (colour determined by your wave/distance)

NB: Juniors have the same process, except anything involving a bike, simply ignore these extra instructions

BIKE CHECK-IN

Once registered, wheel your bike to transition and rack it.

Marshals will check your helmet strap and handlebar end plugs before you are allowed to place your bike on your designated rack. You will find your racking number on the START LIST tab.

Please rack your bike by looping the saddle over the horizontal bar, one bike facing left, next right (5 bikes per rack) and store your kit to the left of your bike (when looking at the rack). Remember, no boxes allowed in transition. A small soft backed backpack is fine but keep your kit to a minimum as space is at a premium.  

Remember to stick the number label from your event pack to the front of your head tube. To pick up your bike post event, marshals will check that the sticker on your bike matches your race number. No match, no bike.

Collecting bikes & kit post event:

You will be able to pick up your bike once everyone has finished the cycling element of the event for your wave. Please check-in and out with the transition marshals to verify that your race number matches the numbered bike sticker.

WETSUIT RULES

The event is run under and in accordance with British Triathlon rules. As water temperatures are currently below 14 degrees, wetsuits will be mandatory.

TRANSITION SETUP

HANDY TIPS

Organise

When setting up transition, only take the essentials in with you. This will help you get in and out of transition quicker with minimal fuss and stress!

Visualise

Transition can often be a busy and sometimes confusing place on event day. Make sure you know your swim exit, bike out & in and run out to help gain those precious seconds! Familiarise yourself with the one-way system and look out for something visual near your bike slot, making it easy to spot when you are running into transition. 

Prepare

Make sure your bike is set up in the right gear. You don’t want to be left struggling in the first few meters of the event.

TRANSITION MAP

GETTING CHANGED

While participants have access to public toilets and outdoor showers at Marazion beach, we highly recommend arriving in your swim costume/trunks for the adult triathlon. This will allow you to take off no longer needed layers in the transition zone and help with our hygiene rules. Please only keep the gear you need for the cycle and run leg in the transition zone as space is limited. Store unnecessary kit in your car or near registration at your own risk.

POST EVENT & PRIZES

Please proceed through the finish arch, keeping the finish area clear for other participants to run in. Make sure you take off your chip and place it in the bucket provided before collecting your well deserved medal. 

There will be water available at the finish area. Please use it to refill your own bike bottle to limit any waste. Hot and cold drinks, as well as food will be available to purchase near the finish.

Presentations will be outside at the finish area at various times depending on when athletes have finished. As there are various different distances on the day, all taking varying times to complete. Presentations will take place once the majority of the athletes to complete the podium have finished.

For example, the Super Sprint will take far less time than the 70.3, so this podium will take place first. Prizes are awarded to the 1st to 3rd place winners, male and female, in the following age groups (age as of 31-Dec of participating year):

• Senior Event: Open: 15-39y, Vet: 40-49y, Super Vet: 50-59y, Vintage (60-69 y), Super Vintage (70+)
• Junior Event: 8y, 9-10y, 11-12y, 13-14y

TIMING & RESULTS

You will receive a chip-timing device for the duration of the race. Competitors must wear their allocated chip on their left ankle throughout the event and ensure they place it in the bucket provided at the end of the race. Lost chips are subject to a £50 fee the timing company's stock.

Live results may be available on site. We will upload all timings within 24h of the event to intotri.com/cornish-tri 

SPECTATORS

Spectators are most welcome at IntoTRI’s Cornish Tri Series. Spectators are allowed in most places along the course. However we ask that you respect the course and not cross any of the areas outlined in the above transition map so as to not impeed athletes. (see map in registration section above) For safety and security reasons spectators can NOT enter the following areas:

• Transition zone
• Finish line

BE SUPPORTIVE

IntoTRI’s Cornish Tri Series is staged on open roads (adult event only). Please be mindful of other road users and pedestrians/cyclists. Marshals are placed at strategic points to ensure your safety and keep the impact on other road users to a minimum. Please follow their directions at all times, they are there to make the event enjoyable and safe for all, not to prevent PBs.

Getting Help

If you have any problems whilst out on the course, please stay where you are and tell the next competitor that you see. We will get out to you as soon as possible and bring both you and/or your bike back to the leisure centre. If you see a competitor in trouble please notify a marshal who will be in contact with the organiser via mobile phone.

Withdrawal

If you withdraw from the event at any time, please let the event director know as we may think that you are still out on the course and will go to search for you. Contact details: Ben Kent

M: 07591187058, E: cornwall@intotri.com

 

SWIM

• Start Time: See START LIST tab for approx. time
• Distance: 1900m

• Start Time: See START LIST tab for approx. time
• Distance: 1500m

• Start Time: See START LIST tab for approx. time
• Distance: 400m

AT HOME

Body-mark yourself for the swim at home! Please use a marker pen to:

• write your race number on the back of your left hand
• write your transition slot on the inside of your right hand

WETSUITS & SHOE DROP

The event is run under and in accordance with British Triathlon rules. As water temperatures are currently below 14 degrees, wetsuits will be mandatory.

The run from Marazion Beach up to the transition zone on the Folly Fields is concrete. If you would like to put on shoes for the run to transition, you can use our dedicated shoe drop zone near the entry to the beach. Please note that all kit placed in the shoe drop zone must be carried up to transition with you post swim and is left at your own risk.

SWIM PROCEDURE

• One-way system in place to enter/exit start area
• Competitors will be placed in starting waves with colour coded swim hats (handed out at registration) according to their swim distance.
• Waves might be subdivided in age groups, depnding on the number of participants
• Starting with a run down the beach, all athletes complete a rectangular / diamond shaped swim course marked with large swim buoys.
• You will not be able to join a different wave and must be present for your swim safety briefing to take part – please aim to be at the beach 10 minutes before the start of your wave.
• Note: 70.3 and Aquabike take an extra turn to the pink buoy, Olympic swimmers do not (see map below)
• Super Sprint will be the same course as the Olympic with buoys brought in considerably closer.

COURSE MAP

SWIM RULES

• Start Time: Be in the spectator zone, ready to be called forward for your start at least 10 min before your allocated start time.
• Stroke: Front crawl or breaststroke. For safety reasons, backstroke and butterfly are not permitted.
• Kit: Goggles and nose clips may be worn. Swim aids and flippers are not permitted. Wetsuits are mandatory according to British Triathlon rules
• Behaviour: Swimming in a dangerous manner or in a way that impedes others may lead to disqualification after one warning.

SWIM TO BIKE TRANSITION

Please be mindful of other beach users as you run from the shore to transition. The time will be taken at transition so the run to transition up the main access road will be included in your swim time.

Note: We are operating a show drop zone at the slipway from the Beach to transition. Everything you place in the shoe drop zone must be taken with you to transition. 

RELAY TEAMS

The hand over from swim to bike will be in the transition zone. Bike riders will need to wait to the left hand side of their racked bike. Once the timing chip has been handed over and fastened to the cyclist’s ankle, riders can put on their helmet, fasten the straps and un-rack their bike.

 

PRE RACE

Body-mark yourself for the race at home! Please use a marker pen to:

• write your race number on the back of your left hand
• write your transition slot on the inside of your right hand

START PROCEDURE

• One-way system in place to enter/exit start area
• Competitors will be placed in waves according to their age group
• Each wave might be subdivided into start groups depending on the number of athletes

 

BIKE

Distance - Super Sprint: 15k

Little Goat participants follow the back lanes for the first half of the larger courses, before returning via the B3280 back to Marazion.

CAUTION: Slow through Marazion due to traffic calming!

Distance - Olympic: 43k

ONE LAP of the course, taking back lanes to Rellubus, on to Leedstown, Praze an Beeble before a right turm to Nancegollan. Athletes then return to Leedstown before a straight line ride back via Relubbus in the opposite direction on the B3280 back to Marazion again.

CAUTION: Slow through Marazion due to traffic calming!

Distance - 70.3/Aquabike: 88k

TWO LAPS of the course, taking back lanes to Rellubus, on to Leedstown, Praze an Beeble before a right turn to Nancegollan. Athletes then return to Leedstown before a straight line ride back via Relubbus in the opposite direction on the B3280 back to Marazion again.

When going from the first lap to the second, athletes continue past Transition towards Longrock.

CAUTION: Slow through Marazion due to traffic calming!

 

Cut off time: Note, there is a cut off time of 5.5 hours to complete the swim and bike courses from the start of your swim wave. If you reach T2 after this time, we will need to take your timing chip and race number (you can retrieve this after the race for momento sake). You are more than welcome to complete the run, however this will be outside of the event and you will not be cover by our or British Triathlon's insurance.

Note: While we have taken every care to mark the non-drafting course with large yellow signs, competitors are responsible for negotiating the route correctly, safely and within the rules of the road. Marshals along the course do NOT have the authority to stop traffic.

RULES

• Rules of the road apply at all times.
• Helmets must be worn and fastened at all times when in contact with your bike.
• It is your responsibility to ensure the road-worthiness of your bike.
• Drafting is NOT allowed - drop back if caught by a faster rider.
• Mount and dismount at designated points and push bike out of/into transition to your allocated slot.

THE ROUTE

The following highlights the key hazards along the Super Sprint bike route to be mindful of, it is NOT a full route description. Please check the interactive map below where these hazards are highlighted as N1-7: 

1. Mount line is on road in a coned off section. Take car when starting.
2. 180 DEGREE TURNING POINT at Longrock roundabout 1 mile into course. Ensure all junctions are clear
3. SHARP LEFT TURN onto school lane. Caution due to tight turn up hill.
4. Caution on Roseworthy Lane due to narrow road width, high hedges and blind corners.
5. MANDATORY FOOT DOWN on exit from long lane leading to B3280. Super Sprint split point. Turn right across oncoming traffic back towards Marazion. Mind other cyclists already on road from longer distance bike course
6. Caution. Traffic calming in place in St Hilary and parked cars and speed bumps in Goldsithney. Straight road but take car of these hazards.
7. SLOW RIDING ZONE through the centre of Marazion. Traffic calming in place, slowing town visitors. No overtaking slow moving cars. Observe the rules of the road and wait for the road to be clear. A marshal will be in place to issue penalties if dangerous riding is witnessed!

Any rule violations and inappropriate competitor conduct may result in disqualification in accordance with British Triathlon rules and the event code of conduct.

THE ROUTE

The following highlights the key hazards along the Olympic bike route to be mindful of, it is NOT a full route description. Please check the interactive map below where these hazards are highlighted as N1-12: 

1. Mount line is on road in a coned off section. Take car when starting.
2. 180 DEGREE TURNING POINT at Longrock roundabout 1 mile into course. Ensure all junctions are clear
3. SHARP LEFT TURN onto school lane. Caution due to tight turn up hill.
4. Caution on Roseworthy Lane due to narrow road width, high hedges and blind corners.
5. MANDATORY FOOT DOWN on exit from long lane leading to B3280. Super Sprint split point. Turn left towards Leedstown.
6. MANDATORY FOOT DOWN in Leedstown. Cross straight over and proceed towards Praze an Beeble on B3280.
7. PREPARE TO STOP in Praze an Beeble. Turn right crossing oncoming traffic to head towards Nacegollan on B3303.
8. SHARP RIGHT TURN onto B3302 to return towards Leedstown.
9. Caution, bumpy downhill into Relubbus with poor road surface, slow down and ride with care.
10. Caution. Traffic calming in place in St Hilary and parked cars and speed bumps in Goldsithney. Straight road but take car of these hazards.
11. SLOW RIDING ZONE through the centre of Marazion. Traffic calming in place, slowing town visitors. No overtaking slow moving cars. Observe the rules of the road and wait for the road to be clear. A marshal will be in place to issue penalties if dangerous riding is witnessed!
12. Be aware of 70.3 distance athletes continuing on for their 2nd lap when dismounting by transition.

Any rule violations and inappropriate competitor conduct may result in disqualification in accordance with British Triathlon rules and the event code of conduct.

THE ROUTE

The following highlights the key hazards along the 70.3/Aquabike bike route to be mindful of, it is NOT a full route description. Please check the interactive map below where these hazards are highlighted as N1-12: 

1. Mount line is on road in a coned off section. Take car when starting.
2. 180 DEGREE TURNING POINT at Longrock roundabout 1 mile into course. Ensure all junctions are clear
3. SHARP LEFT TURN onto school lane. Caution due to tight turn up hill.
4. Caution on Roseworthy Lane due to narrow road width, high hedges and blind corners.
5. MANDATORY FOOT DOWN on exit from long lane leading to B3280. Super Sprint split point. Turn left towards Leedstown.
6. MANDATORY FOOT DOWN in Leedstown. Cross straight over and proceed towards Praze an Beeble on B3280.
7. PREPARE TO STOP in Praze an Beeble. Turn right crossing oncoming traffic to head towards Nacegollan on B3303.
8. SHARP RIGHT TURN onto B3302 to return towards Leedstown.
9. Caution, bumpy downhill into Relubbus with poor road surface, slow down and ride with care.
10. Caution. Traffic calming in place in St Hilary and parked cars and speed bumps in Goldsithney. Straight road but take car of these hazards.
11. SLOW RIDING ZONE through the centre of Marazion. Traffic calming in place, slowing town visitors. No overtaking slow moving cars. Observe the rules of the road and wait for the road to be clear. A marshal will be in place to issue penalties if dangerous riding is witnessed!
12. Be aware of Olympic distance riders stopping in front to dismount in Marazion when continuing onto the second lap of 70.3 race.

Any rule violations and inappropriate competitor conduct may result in disqualification in accordance with British Triathlon rules and the event code of conduct.

RELAY TEAMS

After completing the bike leg, the bike needs to be racked first before the timing chip can be handed over to the runner waiting to the left of the bike slot.

Please leave your helmet on until you have handed over the ankle tag and your partner begins running to avoid a silly penalty!

COURSE MAP (interactive)

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RUN

Distance - Super Sprint: 2.7km

The Super Sprint run course is a mixed surface run, with the majority on concrete but a stretch is through sand dunes on the scenic SW Coast Path for the whole route.

Note: While we have taken every care to mark the course with pink signs, competitors are responsible for negotiating the route correctly, safely and within the rules of the road. Marshals along the course do NOT have the authority to stop traffic.

Distance - Olympic: 9.7km

The Olympic run course follows a mostly concrete out and back loop, with a small section through sand dunes close to transition. The run course is on the scenic SW Coast Path for the majority of the route. With only very brief sections where athletes may encounter vehicular traffic.

Note: While we have taken every care to mark the course with pink signs, competitors are responsible for negotiating the route correctly, safely and within the rules of the road. Marshals along the course do NOT have the authority to stop traffic.

Distance - 70.3: 20.2km

The Olympic run course follows a mostly concrete out and back loop, with a small section through sand dunes close to transition. The run course is on the scenic SW Coast Path for the majority of the route. With only very brief sections where athletes may encounter vehicular traffic. The two loops of the course are identical.

Note: While we have taken every care to mark the course with pink signs, competitors are responsible for negotiating the route correctly, safely and within the rules of the road. Marshals along the course do NOT have the authority to stop traffic.

Cut off time: Note, there is a cut off time of 8.5 hours to complete the entire race from the start of your swim wave. If you reach the finish after this time, you will be marked as 'timed out' this is to allow the marshals to stand down after a long day out. 

Loops:  

• 8y: 0.5 laps
• 9/10y: 1x lap
• 11/12y: 1.5x laps 
• 13/14y: 2x laps 

(All age groups as of 31-Dec of the participating year)

The Kernow-Kid Aquathlon is one 1.2km loop, which some age groups cover either parts of, or all of more than once. No more than 2 full laps are needed to be completed by any age group. Signage will be in place about where each age group turns but it is the child’s responsibility to know the route they are required to complete. 

RULES

• Rules of the road apply at all times. Instructions received from police/marshals must be followed.
• Stay on the pavement where possible.
• No assistance or pacing is allowed.
• Running vests/tops must be worn at all times.

RULES

• Children who do not complete the required number of loops will be disqualified for not finishing the course.
• No assistance or pacing is allowed.
• Running vests/tops must be worn at all times.

THE ROUTE

The following highlights the key hazards along the Super Sprint run route to be mindful of. It is NOT a full route description. Please check the interactive maps below, where these hazards are highlighted as N1-4.

1. On road section along West End and a sharp turn back onto Kings Road. No pavement for small sections, be aware of cars!
2. FEED STATION opposite transition on left of path.
3. Two way traffic on narrow bridge and through sand dunes.
4. Run route TURN POINT by car park of Jordan's cafe be aware of cars in car park.

THE ROUTE

The following highlights the key hazards along the Olympic run route to be mindful of. It is NOT a full route description. Please check the interactive maps below, where these hazards are highlighted as N1-8.

1. Narrow path, loose gravel along SW Coast Path
2. On road section along West End and a sharp turn back onto Kings Road. No pavement for small sections, be aware of cars!
3. FEED STATION opposite transition on left of path.
4. Two way traffic on narrow bridge and through sand dunes.
5. CAUTION traffic in car park of Jordan's Cafe, runners KEEP LEFT
6. CAUTION traffic in car park of coast path by Longrock train line, runners KEEP LEFT
7. TURN POINT in wide section of coast path by Penzance train station car park. FEED STATION available. Be aware of 70.3 athletes continuing on at this point.
8. Be aware of other coast path users, such as walkers and dogs

THE ROUTE

The following highlights the key hazards along the 70.3 run route to be mindful of. It is NOT a full route description. Please check the interactive maps below, where these hazards are highlighted as N1-10.

1. Narrow path, loose gravel along SW Coast Path
2. On road section along West End and a sharp turn back onto Kings Road. No pavement for small sections, be aware of cars!
3. FEED STATION opposite transition on left of path.
4. Two way traffic on narrow bridge and through sand dunes.
5. CAUTION traffic in car park of Jordan's Cafe, runners KEEP LEFT
6. CAUTION traffic in car park of coast path by Longrock train line, runners KEEP LEFT
7. FEED STATION available in wide section of coast path by Penzance train station car park. Be aware of Olympic athletes turning at this point.
8. TURN POINT on small section of path by sea front. 2 way traffic with runners. Small chance for seaweed on floor if stormy weather has occured recently.
9. Be aware of other coast path users, such as walkers and dogs
10. Repeat identical lap once more

THE ROUTE

The following highlights the key hazards along the Kernow-Kid run route to be mindful of, it is NOT a full route description. Please check the interactive map below where these hazards are highlighted as N1-2: 

1. Merge point, run out funnel joins course. Take care with other athletes approaching, keep left.
2. Turn point 1, Near Kings Road. Take care.
3. Mid turn point for 8y and 11-12Y, other age groups continue straight on to next turn point (as well as 11-12Y when on lap 1).
4. Far end turn point by wooden bridge. Take care with other athletes approaching, keep left. 

Any rule violations and inappropriate competitor conduct may result in disqualification in accordance with British Triathlon rules and the event code of conduct.

COURSE MAP (interactive)

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COURSE MAPS (interactive)

Please note: Run loops differ by age group (8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14y). please see the annotations on the map below to know where each athlete turns. 

All age groups as of 31-Dec of participating year.

TRANSITION

No assistance is permitted in the transition area. Please only enter the transition area where instructed to do so when racking your bike before your start as other competitors will already be racing and we do not want any chips being triggered by mistake.

CHECKLISTS

Bike out

• Is your bike number clearly visible on your back?
• Have you put on your helmet before unracking your bike?
• Are you following the one-way system?
• Are you pushing your bike to the mount line?

Bike in

• Are you pushing your bike from dismount line into transition?
• Are you following the one-way system into transition?
• Have you racked your bike before taking off your helmet?
• Have you racked your bike where you picked it up from?

Run out:

• Is your run number clearly visible on your front?
• Are you following the one-way system? 

TRANSITION MAP

FINISH

Please proceed through the finish arch, keeping the finish area clear for other participants to run in. Make sure you take off your chip and place it in the bucket provided. Pick up your finisher medal and proceed out of the finish area.

AQUABIKE: Your time will finish as you enter T2. However, please proceed on foot (run or walk) after racking your bike to the finish line to collect your medal. Be mindful of other athletes still racing.

There will be water available at the finish area. Please use it to refill your own bike bottle to limit any waste. Hot and cold drinks, as well as food will be available to purchase near the finish.

Presentations will be outside at the finish area at various times depending on when athletes have finished. As there are various different distances on the day, all taking varying times to complete. Presentations will take place once the majority of the athletes to complete the podium have finished.

For example, the Super Sprint will take far less time than the 70.3, so this podium will take place first. Prizes are awarded to the 1st to 3rd place winners, male and female, in the following age groups (age as of 31-Dec of participating year):

Senior Event: Open: 15-39y, Vet: 40-49y, Super Vet: 50-59y, Vintage (60-69 y), Super Vintage (70+)
Junior Event: 8y, 9-10y, 11-12y, 13-14y

Please proceed through the finish arch, keeping the finish area clear for other participants to run in and collect your well deserved medal.  

There will be water available at the finish area. Please use it to refill your own bike bottle to limit any waste. Hot and cold drinks, as well as food will be available to purchase near the finish.

GENERAL RULES

• All competitors must adhere to the Triathlon Code of Conduct which is available via the following link: https://www.britishtriathlon.org/competitionrules 
• Breaking of any British Triathlon rules may result in disqualification
• The decision of the Race Director / Referee is final
• No physical assistance of any sort is allowed at any point during the triathlon
• No MP3 players, iPods, personal stereos or mobile phones are allowed to be used during the race
• No headphones of any kind, including bone conductors
• Use of any photographic and video equipment, including mobile phone cameras is prohibited without express permission of the Venue Manager or Race Director

ATHLETE CHECK-IN

NOTE: If multiple athletes are linked to your booking, this form needs to be filled in and submitted by each athlete (or parent on their behalf if under 18y).