The Rhyl Sprint Triathlon Festival took place on Sunday 6 September, and brought participants of all levels from elites to first time triathletes to North Wales.
Entrants could choose from 3 distances: Sprint (750m swim / 21K cycle / 5K run), Super Sprint (400m / 15K / 2.5K) and Mega Sprint (100m / 10K / 1K), with the sprint distance attracting the largest number of athletes.
All races featured an open water swim in Rhyl Marine Lake, transition on the quayside, a fast, criterium style cycle leg on closed roads along the seafront and a run along the new promenade past the Pont Y Draig Bridge before finishing on the promenade. The unique course design created regular direct interaction with the supporting crowds who were lining the streets and seafront of Rhyl, bringing a festival atmosphere to the town.
Race Director Simon Hill of Xtra Mile Events said “The Rhyl Sprint Triathlon Festival saw a lot of motivational crowd support along the route and athletes have praised the festival style atmosphere and the unique concept.
“Congratulations to all our winners and to everyone who took part, especially all the participants who took the plunge and experienced their first triathlon in Rhyl. A big thank you also goes to our sponsors and to Denbighshire County Council, Rhyl Sea Cadets, Llandundo Girls FC, Rhyl Swimming Club and all the groups who offered their services as marshalls and volunteers.”
Sponsors of the Rhyl Sprint Triathlon Festival included Race Force, Clif Bar, Jabra, Zone 3 and Pro Spin.
The next event on the Xtra Mile Events calendar is the Leeds Triathlon this Sunday 13 September.
