One Step Beyond, the organiser behind the popular Outlaw event in the UK, has confirmed a new Outlaw Half event to take place on 3 July 2016 covering a 1900m swim, 56 mile bike ride and 13.1 mile run.
This new event next July will run as well as the sold-out Outlaw Half event in Nottingham on 29 May. The July event will be at a new venue, which is to be announced shortly.
One Step Beyond has been looking up and down the country for a new venue. The company noted, ‘We really have covered the length and breadth of Britain, and we’re really pleased to have secured a venue that is in keeping with the principles of the existing Outlaw events.’
The Outlaw Half sold out in not much more than a minute this summer. Adding a second Outlaw Half event has been in the pipeline for two years, but securing a suitable venue that is ‘in keeping with the principles of the existing Outlaw events has taken some time and close working with local communities.’
Event Director, Iain Hamilton, said “We wanted to find a totally new venue that is not already used for triathlon racing, and wanted to ensure that the new event is similar to the exiting ones.
“What we’ve got is a fantastic family friendly venue and an event that features and out-and-back lake swim, flat one-lap bike course and a multi-lap run course so that spectators can easily follow the action. There’s also camping and family activities on site.”
He continued “There are a lot more middle and long distance races in Britain now than when we launched the Outlaw in 2010, and we’re conscious of the current expansion of the big global brands, but what the Outlaw offers is a lower cost, very high quality racing experience.
“Every year the positive feedback we get from competitors overwhelms us, particularly relating to our event crew, and we’re very excited about having a new event for 2016 after a long time spent securing a new venue.”
The company adds that athletes can expect:
- On site camping
- Easy to navigate out and back swim
- Fast, flat bike course
- Looped run course, perfect for spectators
- Amazing venue with some great family activities
- Fun family friendly events on the Saturday pre event
- First class customer service pre event and on the race weekend
Pre-registration is now open online. Those signing up will be the first to find out about the new venue and gain access to the entry system when the event opens at the end of November.
