ETON DORNEY FAMILY TRIATHLON
RACE GUIDE
Eton Dorney is quite possibly the perfect environment to host triathlons with a calm lake swim and perfect traffic free roads for the run and bike. We’re excited to once again return bringing a combination of adult events, junior racing and family friendly events to the venue.
RACE BRIEFING
Updates to briefings and information will continue to be made up to the event so please check back again prior to the event.
ON THE DAY RESULTS CAN BE FOUND HERE
LOCATION
Venue
Dorney Lake, Eton College Rowing Centre, off Court Lane, Dorney, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 6FJ
Directions & Parking
Once you have found the venue you will be greeted at the main gate and shown where to park. Parking is free onsite.
Registration & Transition are located at the start end of the lake as shown on the map below.
SCHEDULE
| TIME | EVENT | LOCATION |
| 06:30 | REGISTRATION & EVENT VILLAGE OPEN | REGISTRATION |
| 07:30 | ADULT SPRINT & RELAY TRIATHLON START | SWIM START |
| 07:45 | ADULT SUPER SPRINT TRIATHLON START | SWIM START |
| 09:30 | ADULT AWARDS | PODIUM |
| 10:00 | TRANSITION OPENS FOR YOUTH & TRISTARS | TRANSITION |
| 10:30 | YOUTH (Age 15-16) OPEN START | SWIM START |
| 10:35 | YOUTH (Age 15-16) FEMALE START | SWIM START |
| 10:40 | TRISTAR 3 (Age 13-14) – OPEN START | SWIM START |
| 10:45 | TRISTAR 3 (Age 13-14) – FEMALE START | SWIM START |
| 11:00 | TRISTAR 2 (Age 11-12) – OPEN START | SWIM START |
| 11:05 | TRISTAR 2 (Age 11-12) – FEMALE START | SWIM START |
| 11:30 | TRISTAR 1 (Age 9-10) OPEN START | SWIM START |
| 11:35 | TRISTAR 1 (Age 9-10) FEMALE START | SWIM START |
| 11:45 | TRISTAR START (Age 8) START | SWIM START |
| 12:00 | FAMILY FUN TRIATHLON START | SWIM START |
| 12:00 | JUNIOR AWARDS | PODIUM |
REGISTRATION
Registration will take place in the race village and is the large red tent on the plan above, Registration will remain open throughout the event.
At registration you will need to provide your name and will then receive your registration pack and timing chip which will allow you entry to Transition.
SUPPORTERS
Supporters are allowed to roam freely on site but remain off the course and out of transition at all times.
TRANSITION
Competitors are able to rack their bikes prior to their event in the designated rows within Transition. Competitors will select their own racking placement on the day, please note that you should never touch or move another competitors bike, if you require assistance to rack ask a Marshall.
Tri Star Starts will be laying bikes down in transition, all other bikes will be racked.
GETTING READY TO START
Once racked, you will need to walk across the bike course to the grass area in front of the swim start. This walk is on a mixture of grass and tarmac and can either be done either in flip flops or barefoot.
Start Times
The race will be wave starts, with all swimmers entering the water before the start of their wave. Each wave will be counted down and started on their given wave start time.
RESULTS
The timing system for our events uses an electronic chip timing system.
You will be supplied with a race number which will be either
- pinned to your front or
- attached to a race belt and displayed on your rear on the bike, and on your front on the run.
The results are provisional until such time as they are finalised following the event.
THE RULES
– All competitors MUST wear a fastened helmet when in contact with their bike.
– No earphones or mobile phones are to be used AT ALL during the event.
– Only marshals in high-viz vests are to assist competitors during the event.
RACING AND THE HIGHWAY CODE
Whilst this is a closed road event please do not take undue risks not only to yourself and other athletes,
LITTERING
Under British Triathlon sanctioned events you must not leave equipment or personal gear on the race course. Which includes littering out on the course. Yes, a gel wrapper is considered equipment under this rule. It is an offence under UK law to drop litter in any place open to the air, including private land, so if you are seen dropping litter on the course you will be automatically disqualified. Put used gel wrappers and the like in your bike jersey and discard them in transition. If a water bottle is launched from your bottle cage when you hit a bump in the road, turn around and pick it up before it becomes a hazard to another rider.
Please take the time to read the current British Triathlon competition rules and abide by them at all times.
WATER TEMPERATURE & WETSUITS
We will take the water temperatures at various points around the lake on event day and will advise at registration if the swim is to be wetsuit optional or non wetsuit.
| Swim length | Age as at 31 December | Mandatory below | Forbidden above |
| Up to 1500m | up to and including 59 | 15.9º | 22º |
| Up to 1500m | age 60 and above | 15.9º | 24.6º |
COURSE MAPS
ADULTS
The Swim
Consists of a single lap 750m swim for sprint triathletes in an anti clockwise direction, and a 400m swim for super sprint triathletes.
Super Sprints will head left at the first yellow cylindrical buoy.
Sprints will turn left at the far red buoys.
All swimmers will return up the lake passing under the bridge and out into transition.
The Bike
The Bike course will consist of a 4.88km anti clockwise loop.
Sprint distance athletes will complete 4 laps totalling 19.5km.
Super sprints will complete 2 laps totalling 9.75km.
DRAFTING
We have static marshals at key locations on the bike course and they will report you if you are seen to be breaking these rules. One of their key tasks is to identify anyone gaining UNFAIR ADVANTAGE through drafting.
THIS IS A NON DRAFTING EVENT.
The Run
The run course consists of a single 2.5km loop.
Sprint Distance athletes including relays will complete 2 laps of this course before heading down the finish.
Super Sprint Distance athletes will complete 1 lap of the course.
TRISTAR 2, TRISTAR 3 & YOUTH
The Swim
The Swim consists of a single loop of varying distances for each category. Distances are as follows:
Age Group | Swim Distance | Laps |
Youth | 400m | 1 |
Tristar 3 | 300m | 1 |
Tristar 2 | 200m | 1 |
The Bike
Once in transition they will put on their foot wear, race number, bike helmet, anything else they need and grab their bike. Heading out of transition they will run to the mount line after it, get on their bike. They will then complete the required number of laps of our closed road bike course in order to complete the required distance. Once they have completed the distance they will head to the dismount line and back into transition.
Age Group | Bike Distance | Laps |
Youth Tristar 3 Tristar 2 | 10km 5km 5km | 2 1 1 |
THIS IS A NON DRAFTING EVENT.
We have static marshals at key locations on the bike course and they will report you if you are seen to be breaking these rules. One of their key tasks is to identify anyone gaining UNFAIR ADVANTAGE through drafting.
The Run
Having completed the bike your child will return to transition, rerack their bike and helmet and grab anything else they wish to take with them on the run.
Heading out onto the course they will complete between 1 & 4 laps of the 600m loop passing the finish line each time in order to complete the required distance. Once they have completed the final lap it straight up the finish line and into the race village to receive their medal and finish time.
Age Group | Run Distance | Laps |
Youth | 2.4km | 4 |
Tristar 3 | 2.4km | 4 |
Tristar 2 | 1.8km | 3 |
TRISTAR 1 & TRISTAR START
The Swim
The Swim consists of a single loop of varying distances for each category. Distances are as follows:
Age Group | Swim Distance | Laps |
Tristar 1 | 150m | 1 |
Tristar Start | 100m | 1 |
The Bike
Once in transition they will put on their trainers, race number, bike helmet, anything else they need and grab their bike. Heading out of transition they will run to the mount line and get on their bike. They will then complete between the required number of out and back laps of our closed road bike course in order to complete the required distance. Once they have completed the distance they will head to the dismount line and back into transition.
Age Group | Bike Distance | Laps |
Tristar 1 | 3km | 1 |
Tristar Start | 1.5km | 1 |
DRAFTING
We have static marshals at key locations on the bike course and they will report you if you are seen to be breaking these rules. One of their key tasks is to identify anyone gaining UNFAIR ADVANTAGE through drafting.
THIS IS A NON DRAFTING EVENT.
The Run
Having completed the bike your child will return to transition, rerack their bike and helmet and grab anything else they wish to take with them on the run.
Heading out onto the course they will complete between 1 & 2 laps of the 600m loop passing the finish line each time in order to complete the required distance. Once they have completed the final lap it straight up the finish line and into the race village to receive their medal and finish time.
Age Group | Run Distance | Laps |
Tristar 1 | 1.2km | 2 |
Tristar Start | 600m | 1 |
FAMILY FUN TRIATHLON
This event operates slightly differently to a traditional fixed distance event, after an initial fixed 100m swim you will be afforded time on the 1.5km bike and 600m run course to complete as much distance as you or your child wants.
THE SWIM
The swim hugs the bank of the lake over 100m so that the shallows are always within easy reach, exiting the water straight into transition. Swim aids are permitted, please take your time and stay safe through this section.
Here you’ll get ready and head out on the bike riding up and down the lakeside closed roads.
THE BIKE
You will have free reign over the bike course until 30 minutes after the event starts.
THE RUN
You will have free reign over the run course until 45 minutes after the event starts.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
AWARDS
Awards will be given out on the day as per the timetable above – 9.30am for Adult Events and 12pm for Children’s Events.
Awards will be issued on the following basis.
Overall 1-3 Male & Female in All Races.
PHOTOS
We do have an official event photographer – photos will be available to view and download after the event. If you do not want photos of your child to be shared – please let us know.