Xtra Mile Events, the organiser of the Ffit Conwy Llandudno Sea Triathlon has announced the date and the opening of registration for the 2014 event. Taking place on Sunday 29 June 2014, the Ffit Conwy Llandudno Sea Triathlon is offering up a standard and a sprint distance race.
New for 2014, the organisers have also introduced women’s only waves at all Xtra Mile triathlons. It has meanwhile been confirmed that the standard distance race of the 2014 event will host the 2014 Welsh Triathlon National Championships.
Race Director Simon Hill said “The Ffit Conwy Llandudno Sea Triathlon is set to be one of the most spectacular races in the 2014 triathlon calendar, and we are expecting a record number of athletes in June. The crowd support in Llandudno is outstanding, with locals and supporters lining the promenade to cheer on the competitors and to show support for a high profile sporting event that has firmly put the town on the map in the triathlon calendar.
“Taking place at one of the most beautiful triathlon venues the race attracts triathletes of all levels and it is the perfect venue to bring friends and families along too.”
Since the 2010 race was voted 220 Triathlon magazine’s Race of the Year in the ‘under 500 entries’ category the Ffit Conwy Llandudno Sea Triathlon has been growing in size and popularity.
The standard distance race includes a 1500m open water swim followed by a 36K (4 laps) cycle and a 10K run. The sprint race consists of a 750m open water swim followed by a 19K (2 laps) cycle and a 5K run. Transition is near the jetty on the promenade providing an exciting spectacle for those who just want to watch.
The Ffit Conwy Llandudno Sea Triathlon is set amongst spectacular scenery, from the start on the beach to the stunning views around the Great Orme in North Wales. Both the standard and the sprint distance races incorporate the thrill of a sea swim followed by a cycle on closed roads around the Great Orme with a challenging climb, fast descent and glorious views over the North Wales Coast.
The run route goes out along the Victorian Promenade before heading over the Little Orme to Penrhyn Bay and back to finish on the promenade.
Entry costs are £62 for individual entries or £75 for team relay entries with the first wave starting at 14.30 GMT. Showers and changing facilities are available at the Llandudno Regional Swimming Centre, and both the registration and prize giving take place at the St George’s Hotel.
Entries close on 25 June 2014 or when sold out.
