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Ultimate 1/4 Triathlon

UK Triathlon

6 June 2021

Alderford Lake, Tilstock Road, Whitchurch, SY13 3JQ, United Kingdom

4.5

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Distance	Date
Team Relay Ultimate 1/4 ? 0.60MI Swim 28.00MI Cycle 6.50MI Run	June 6, 2021
Ultimate 1/4 ? 0.60MI Swim 28.00MI Cycle 6.50MI Run	June 6, 2021

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Overview

For those of you who find the 1500m Olympic swim a daunting prospect this event offers a fantastic challenge upgrade with just a 0.6mile swim.

Freshwater lake swim with no current and no weed
Scenic countryside cycle & run routes, ideal for PB's
Swim start, transition and run finish all within a stone's throw of each other
Spectator friendly venue, great for supporting friends and family
Fantastic on-site facilities including showers, parking (charges apply), lakeside café and kids play area
Finishers medal
Prizes for overall male & female winners and age group prizes

What athletes are saying

The characteristics which best describe Ultimate 1/4 Triathlon, as voted on by past participants.

The Event

Great medal 15

Ideal for beginners 14

Family friendly 14

Useful pre-race info 14

Spectator friendly 13

Well-stocked goody bag 10

PB potential 9

Festival atmosphere 7

Supports good cause 2

Good public transport links 1

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Course Profile

Lake 18

Undulating 14

Mostly flat 19

Review Highlights

Below are the top three aspects of the Ultimate 1/4 Triathlon, as determined by athlete reviews.

4.95

Registration Process

4.81

Marshal Supervision

4.81

Logistics

All Time Average

4.52

2021 Average

4.60

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Latest Reviews

Robert Worthington •

4.4

Reviewed 1 day ago

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The cycle route had to be changed but there are many better routes to use than the one used. It was too dangerous with the amount and speed of the traffic.

Lorraine Gillan •

4.5

Reviewed 5 days ago

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I’m local to the venue so am familiar with it and this was my first triathlon. Registration was easy as was setting up transition and the procedure through both T1 and T2. The condition of the lake is good, clear with no weed. I’ve swum there before so no fears there. Safety in...Read full review

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Awards & Accolades

Racecheck Bronze Award - 2020

Reviews (21)

All Time Average

4.5

2021 Average

4.6

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