The #51fiver is back in 2020. The Standard Distance Triathlon event held at Lake 32 of the Cotswold Water Park.
The race sells out year on year, so enter early to ensure your place for 2020 on one of the fastest standard distance courses in the UK..!
Entries open at 8am on Friday 4th October!
The event starts as always with a 1500mtr swim in the famously clear waters of lake 32 and consists of a 1 lap swim. It is then out of the swim ramp and in to the nearby transition.
It is then out on to the fast, flat bike course of 40k. The route takes in some of the most picturesque areas and villages of the Cotswold including Ewen, Kemble, Crudwell, Charlton, Minety and Ashton Keynes. The road surfaces in the area are very good, and there are long stretches of the course to really open up the taps and go for it.
After a quick dash back in to transition it is out on to the 3 lap run course which goes round both lake 31 and lake 32. The course is pancake flat and is predominantly off road on hard pack trail so is very fast.
All these things combine to make this the perfect venue for a Triathlon and mean the #51fiver Cotswold Standard Distance Triathlon is the ideal event for beginners, the experienced athlete and those looking for a standard distance PB.
Race Information
Race Distances
1500mtr lake swim, 40k bike, 10k run
Race Start Time
Wave starts at 0700 and 0730
Race Entry
Individual
October 4th to October 31st – £50
November 1st to January 3rd – £55
January 4th onwards – £60
November 1st to January 3rd – £75
January 4th onwards – £85
Club Entry
If you would like to make the #51fiver Cotswold Standard Distance Triathlon a club race, please contact us for more details. We also offer discounts for club group entries. We can also guarantee racking together and same wave starts. Please contact James on 07929 059 796 or james@dbmax.co.uk to register your interest.
Race Routes
To view the #51Fiver Cotswold Standard Distance Bike route, please click here
Take an ‘Erecce’ of the #51fiver Cotswold Standard Triathlon Bike Route HERE.
To view the #51Fiver Cotswold Standard Distance Run route, please click here
Venue
For details on the venue and how to get there, please click here. The postcode for Sat Navs is GL7 6DF.
Getting Here
Getting to the venue couldn’t be easier and it is situated only a short distance from Jct 17 (Chippenham) or Jct 16 (Swindon) of the M4. Car journey times from major cities are:-
London – 2 hours
Birmingham – 1 hour 30 minutes
Bristol – 50 minutes
Cardiff – 1 hour 20 minutes
Swansea – 2 hours
Exeter – 2 hours
Nottingham – 2 hours 30 minutes
Parking
Parking the will be available within the Water Park. Please follow the signage from the main road.
Camping
For those groups wishing to camp at the venue and make a weekend/night of it there is a campsite situated only 200mtrs way from the start and transition area. Details can be found by clicking here
Registration and Briefing Times
Registration will be open on Saturday 16th May from 10:00 until 15:00 and on Sunday morning 17th May from 05:15 until 06:40. On Sunday, please note it is an 8 minute walk to registration from your car. Briefings will be 15 minutes before each swim wave at Waters Edge
What do you get from DB Max at the #51fiver Cotswold Standard Distance Triathlon?
- Chip timing including splits and run laps
- Medal and goodies for all finishers
- Beginner friendly racing
- On-site catering with hot food and drinks
- Live to web results along with smart phone app
- On site sports massage from the Physio Clinic, Bristol
- Race Photography from Charles Whitton Photography
Marshals and Volunteers
To successfully run our events we require the help and support of marshals and volunteers. If you are able to assist at one of our events or have friends, family, work colleagues or enemies who may be able to help, then please contact James Higgs on james@dbmax.co.uk in return we offer free entry in to future DB Max events
And finally
The DB Max event team look forward to welcoming you to Lake 32 of the Cotswold Water Park on race day.
If you have any questions or queries regarding the #51fiver then please do not hesitate to contact Enquiries@dbmax.co.uk or call 01225 631 103.
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