Yes we’re back…It’s been a while but Ponteland Sprint Tri will return once again in 2025.
Sunday 18th May 2025 – Race start 08:30am
Our event is ideal for everyone – from beginners starting out in the sport and looking to enjoy the achievement of finishing an event to experienced triathletes looking to start the season with a pool event.
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.
The race consists of a 400m Pool Swim (6 lanes), 20km Bike around the surrounding area and a 5km Run on mixed terrain.
Come and support your local friendly tri club in their Sprint Triathlon.
This event is also included in the North East Regional Grand Prix and the Northern Trier Race Series.
ENTRIES ARE NOW OPEN! Enter before 31st January 2025 to take advantage of our Early Bird pricing. Click here to enter: https://www.eventsupnorth.co.uk/event/749.
Event Detail
The event will be chip timed.
Early registration will be available on Saturday 17th May 15:00-16:00 at Ponteland Leisure Centre.
On Race Day, Sunday 18th May, transition and registration will open from 06:30-08:00 before the compulsory Race Briefing at 08:05.
Pool swim – 400m
Swimmers will set off in waves dependant on the estimated time submitted by each participant on event entry. The swim consists of 16 lengths of the 25M pool with each lane having a marshal to start you off. 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 play pool.
Transition
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 taking you through Ponteland and heading out 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 to go through which are 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, please note you must obey the Highway Code and stop if the lights are on red.
Run – 5km
A 2-lap run taking you around the Ponteland area on open pathway, bridlepath and grassed terrain.
Please note:
To participate in this event, you are required to become a member of British Triathlon and hold a race licence. You must either become a Core or Ultimate member here: http://www.britishtriathlon.org/join or purchase a single use Race Pass here: http://www.britishtriathlon.org/events/sprint-tri-ponteland-2025_16066
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 avoiding any single-use plastics. Actions we are taking in this area include:
- (Optional) event t-shirts made from recycled materials
- Winners trophies made from wood with etched engravings
- Participant medals made from recycled metal
- Any water provided in recycled cups