Madrid will be host city for the first TriStar111 race taking place in an entirely single venue and featuring a multi-lap cycling course.
On 3 July 2011, the international triathlon will be held in the Casa de Campo Park close to Madrid city centre, offering all facilities for the athletes and the race organisation. Spectators will be able to follow the entire race without relocating.
A maximum of 500 athletes will be allowed for the race featuring 10 laps of 10K for the cycling portion.
"Madrid will play a major role in our global series as a destination and as one of the venues for the coming team events on the 111 format,” said Georg Hochegger, CEO of TriStar owner Star Production SARL.
“TriStar111 Madrid is possible thanks to the close and efficient collaboration with the Triathlon Federation of Madrid. I am very happy to welcome Madrid as a host city, and look forward to a strong and successful business partnership for many years to come."
The race starts with 1K of swimming in the calm waters of the Casa de Campo Lake. The 100K cycling portion will be accomplished in 10 laps of 10K, which is why drafting will be permitted in this race. The closing run will be via two laps of 5K each, adding up to the total race distance of 111K for the inaugural TriStar Madrid.
According to Star Production, ‘TriStar races offer an easy-to-understand format, do not require a sign-up a year ahead of the race, and last but not least allow for more fun and faster recovery periods than other races thanks to the relatively short swim and run distances.’
TriStar111 Madrid is open to individual athletes and to relay teams composed of two or three participants.
All TriStar races are additionally focused on environmental protection and adhere to the 4vita.org program of setting up sports events with minimal environmental impact. Social responsibility will be in the limelight as the race collects funds for a local cancer charity in cooperation with Lance Armstrong’s LIVESTRONG foundation.
TriStar Madrid is the second race in Spain after TriStar Mallorca on 17 April, featuring Chris ‘Macca’ McCormack, two time Ironman World Champion. TriStar Madrid joins a growing list of events – with TriStar races being held over various distances in Nevis and St Kitts, Mallorca, Worms, Lyon, Estonia, Monaco and Sardinia.
