With a reputation of putting on top class triathlons and sporting events in the North West of England and Wales, Xtra Mile Events is introducing the latest addition to its calendar for 2013 – the open water Rhyl Triathlon.
The Rhyl Triathlon takes place on Sunday 9 June 2013 and incorporates both a sprint and a standard distance race, giving athletes of all levels the opportunity to enter and to take part. Rhyl is a seaside resort town and community in Denbighshire, situated on the north east coast of Wales.
Rhyl Marine Lake offers top class facilities, a clean, sheltered environment for the swim as well as family entertainment. The scenic cycle route takes in the Denbighshire countryside outside Rhyl and the run route goes out and back along the Promenade, finishing at the lake. A racked transition will be used and results will be via electronic chip timing.
The sprint distance race includes a 750m swim, 22K bike ride and 5K run. Distances for the standard race are 1500m for the swim, 44K for the cycle and 10K for the run. There is currently a special discounted entry fee of £47.50 available for the first 200 entrants; once those are sold the entry fee will be £62. Teams of three can also enter the team relay at a cost of £58 for the first 200 and £75 afterwards.
The first wave of competitors will be entering the water at 08.00 on 9 June and a total of 500 places are available for the inaugural Rhyl Triathlon event. Entries close on 6 June 2013 or when sold out.
The prize giving takes place after the event, with prizes awarded in the following categories: overall winners (male and female), male and female age groups, relay team prize, club prize (first 3 athletes from the same club) and novice prize.
Other races in North Wales organised by Xtra Mile Events include the award winning Llandudno Sea Triathlon on 29 June and the The Eirias Middle Distance Triathlon on 3 August 2013.
