Brave Events, the organiser behind XTERRA England, the off-road triathlon based within the stunning grounds of the Vachery Estate in Cranleigh, Surrey, UK, has announced that the race is selling fast, with the championship event already over half-way to capacity.
Taking place on 23 August 2014, up to 1,000 age group off-road triathletes will join some of the world’s elite to tackle the 1.5K swim in the beautiful waters of the private Vachery Pond, before hitting the trails and singletrack of the Vachery Estate for a 2-lap mountain bike stage. Triathletes will then complete a testing 10K off-road run, which includes more than a few surprises for those taking part, with ditches, jumps and water obstacles forming part of the course.
The race is the English championships and is a qualifier for the XTERRA World Championships being held in October 2014 in Maui, Hawaii.
Triathletes are urged to enter sooner rather than later to avoid disappointment, with entries to the championships race expected to sell out before the end of March at the latest.
The weekend event has something for athletes of all abilities; and beginners can join in this off-road challenge competing in the XTERRA Sprint Triathlon (750m/15K/5K) or the Women’s Only Try-an-Xtri (400m/10K/3K).
Last year’s successful BIG SWIM races in Vachery Pond, part of the national H2Open series will make a return in 2014 and swimmers can take on the 1.5K or 3K distances.
All entrants to the triathlons will receive a commemorative t-shirt and every finisher receives a medal and complimentary food and drink and More Than Massage physio post-race care.
The event promises to offer something for everyone, with on-site camping within the Vachery Estate, an exhibitor’s area featuring the latest in triathlon gear and produce from local suppliers plus fun activities for all the family. Athletes and their families can enjoy a pasta-party in the evening before the race, which features live music and a pro question and answer session and even get fuelled up with the racers breakfast on race-day morning.
The Vachery Estate is located just outside the picturesque village of Cranleigh in the Surrey Hills, only minutes from London and the motorways, M25, M23 and M3.
