Ponteland Sprint Triathlon
Join us each Springtime
Ponteland Sprint Triathlon will returned once again and we were proud to host a sell out event which included in the North East Regional Grand Prix and the Northern Trier Race Series.
Support your local friendly tri club!
Swim, bike and run around Ponteland in our individual or relay Sprint distance next Spring.
Anyone who has taken part in any of our previous events will know we have a fantastic team of marshals to support you all the way and there are 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes for overall winners as well as each age group.
Enjoy a 400m Pool Swim, 20km Bike around Ponteland and Darras Hall, before a fast 5km run on mixed terrain. This event is also included in the North East Regional Grand Prix and the Northern Trier Race Series.
Race Details
Participants are invited to register the day of, or the day prior to the event. Early registration information will be available to participants in due course.
The compulsory Race Briefing on the morning of the race will also be detailed in due course.
Anyone who is not a BTF member will need to purchase a "BTF Day Race Pass" before the event. This is a requirement for all NON BTF members.
Swim (400m)
Swimmers will set off in waves based on the estimated time submitted on event entry. The swim consists of 16 lengths of the 25M pool with each lane having a marshal. The marshal will indicate when you have two lengths left but overall, it is the participants responsibility to make sure they swim the correct number of lengths. At the end of the swim, participants will head for transition via the exit door next to the kids pool.
The transition area will be in the coach park and approx. 75m from the pool exit.
Bike (20km)
The bike route consists of a single loop through Ponteland, heading towards Dalton and Medburn before looping back towards the leisure centre via Stamfordham Road and Callerton Lane. The course has one set of traffic lights (immediately outside the leisure centre at the Bike Mount line). You will pass through these lights on your return at the end of the ride; you must obey the Highway Code and stop if the lights are on red. View the full bike route.
Run (5km)
A two-lap run route takes you around the Ponteland area on open pathway, bridlepath, and grassed terrain.
Race Stories
We're had a hugely successful few years of Sprint Triathlon. Here's what some of our event organisers and participants have said about taking part!
Mike Russell
"Brilliant race by Sprint Tri Ponteland, best organised race this side of Challenge Roth. Thanks to your incredible team of marshals, officials and volunteers."
Adam Bell
"Awesome event and I have to say one of the best organised triathlons I’ve ever been to. Thanks to everyone who helped put this on"
Mick Meaney
"A huge thank you to everyone who came out to race, support, volunteer and marshal... We hope you all enjoyed the race atmosphere and all the marshal music stations out on the run course!"
Sharing and Caring
At Ponteland Tri we understand the importance of, and our responsibility in sustainability so we will be aiming to make our event as environmentally friendly as possible.
We also know how much people like to share that they are taking part and see photos from the event!
Sustainability
At Ponteland Tri we understand the importance of, and our responsibility in, sustainability so we will be aiming to make our event as environmentally friendly as possible.
We will be looking to minimise waste and avoid any single-use plastics. Actions we are taking in this area include:
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(Optional) event t-shirts made from recycled materials
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Winners' trophies made from wood with etched engravings
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Participant medals made from recycled metal
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Any water provided will be done so in recycled cups
Social Media
Stay up to date with our latest updates, catch the race photos from our volunteer photographers and let us know you're taking part by finding and following us on Facebook.
Follow our Club Facebook Page.
Sprint Tri Event Page.