North East Races 2014
Below you'll find some basic info and entry links to some of the North East's finest multi-sport races. Lovingly compiled by our resident Northerner Tom!
08/06/2014 – Northumberland Triathlon
Distance – Sprint (750m, 20k, 5k) & Standard (1,500m, 40k, 5k)
Distance from Newcastle – 27 miles
Price – £44.95 (Non-BTF, both distances)
This is a very popular event organised by VO2 max racing who have a reputation for putting on very well organised events. The swim is in a lake, although this is not as cold or lumpy as the sea, open water swimming experience is advised. The bike route is along the coast and the run route takes in a forest track.
Link to entry:
http://www.vo2maxracingevents.co.uk/Events/Northumberland-Triathlon-2014
Distance – Sprint (750m, 20k, 5k) & Standard (1,500m, 40k, 5k)
Distance from Newcastle – 27 miles
Price – £44.95 (Non-BTF, both distances)
This is a very popular event organised by VO2 max racing who have a reputation for putting on very well organised events. The swim is in a lake, although this is not as cold or lumpy as the sea, open water swimming experience is advised. The bike route is along the coast and the run route takes in a forest track.
Link to entry:
http://www.vo2maxracingevents.co.uk/Events/Northumberland-Triathlon-2014
13/07/2014 – Ponteland Triathlon
Distance – Sprint (400m, 20k, 5k)
Distance from Newcastle – 7 miles
Price – £44 (non BTF)
This is the first year this event has run so there will be little information available about it. The swim is pool based meaning this will be a good race for people new to the sport. The bike route takes in some familiar roads which club members will probably have trained on throughout the year and the event’s website has promised a flat 5k run. With this race being within cycling distance of Newcastle, this race is perfect for anyone who is still in the area at the time.
Link to entry:
http://pontelandtriathlon.co.uk/
Distance – Sprint (400m, 20k, 5k)
Distance from Newcastle – 7 miles
Price – £44 (non BTF)
This is the first year this event has run so there will be little information available about it. The swim is pool based meaning this will be a good race for people new to the sport. The bike route takes in some familiar roads which club members will probably have trained on throughout the year and the event’s website has promised a flat 5k run. With this race being within cycling distance of Newcastle, this race is perfect for anyone who is still in the area at the time.
Link to entry:
http://pontelandtriathlon.co.uk/
19/07/2014 – Newcastle Triathlon
Distance – Beginner (400m, 12k, 3k), Sprint (750m, 20k, 5k) & Standard (1,500m, 40k, 5k)
Distance from Newcastle – 0 miles
Price – £70 (beginner, non BTF), £75 (sprint & standard, non BTF)
Again this is an event in its first year. The swim is open water in the Tyne. Open water experience is advised. The cycle is closed roads around a two lapped route along the banks of the river. Again the run route is two laps around the banks of the river. Although this is a pricy event it is a fantastic opportunity to race in the heart of the city.
Link to entry:
http://www.vo2maxracingevents.co.uk/Events/The-Newcastle-Triathlon-2014
Distance – Beginner (400m, 12k, 3k), Sprint (750m, 20k, 5k) & Standard (1,500m, 40k, 5k)
Distance from Newcastle – 0 miles
Price – £70 (beginner, non BTF), £75 (sprint & standard, non BTF)
Again this is an event in its first year. The swim is open water in the Tyne. Open water experience is advised. The cycle is closed roads around a two lapped route along the banks of the river. Again the run route is two laps around the banks of the river. Although this is a pricy event it is a fantastic opportunity to race in the heart of the city.
Link to entry:
http://www.vo2maxracingevents.co.uk/Events/The-Newcastle-Triathlon-2014
26/07/2014 – Castles Triathlon Challenge
Distance – Sprint (750m, 20k, 5k)
Distance from Newcastle – 51 miles
Price – £44 (non BTF)
Originally part of the Castles series, this is another event from VO2 max racing with a very good reputation. The sprint race starts at 5pm after a junior race, earlier in the day. The race is located at Bamburgh Castle and boasts some very scenic routes. The swim is a sea swim so being a competent open water swimmer is advised. The bike route is a simple out and back loop along the coast. The run in this event is quite unique in that it is a beach run. The whole 5k will be run on ‘hard’ sand.
Link to entry:
http://www.castlestriathlon.co.uk/home-page/
Distance – Sprint (750m, 20k, 5k)
Distance from Newcastle – 51 miles
Price – £44 (non BTF)
Originally part of the Castles series, this is another event from VO2 max racing with a very good reputation. The sprint race starts at 5pm after a junior race, earlier in the day. The race is located at Bamburgh Castle and boasts some very scenic routes. The swim is a sea swim so being a competent open water swimmer is advised. The bike route is a simple out and back loop along the coast. The run in this event is quite unique in that it is a beach run. The whole 5k will be run on ‘hard’ sand.
Link to entry:
http://www.castlestriathlon.co.uk/home-page/
03/08/2014 – Sun City Tri
Distance – Sprint (750m, 20k, 5k)
Distance from Newcastle – 12 miles
Price – £33 (non BTF)
This race is organised by Sun City Tri rather than a large events company giving this event a very friendly vibe. The swim is a sea swim so being a competent open water swimmer is advised. The bike is a 4 lapped course along the coast meaning you aren’t likely to get lonely on the bike! The run is a 1 and a half lapped course along the coast taking in the cliff top path. With this being my home club’s own event, I am really keen for people to do this! I am also able to reveal that as part of the race ‘goody bag’ competators will receive a hardback recipie book and a high5 bottle filled with products. There will also be a finish line video made available online!
Link to entry:
https://secure12.prositehosting.co.uk/entrylive/Payment/evententry.asp?eventid=728&id=273
Distance – Sprint (750m, 20k, 5k)
Distance from Newcastle – 12 miles
Price – £33 (non BTF)
This race is organised by Sun City Tri rather than a large events company giving this event a very friendly vibe. The swim is a sea swim so being a competent open water swimmer is advised. The bike is a 4 lapped course along the coast meaning you aren’t likely to get lonely on the bike! The run is a 1 and a half lapped course along the coast taking in the cliff top path. With this being my home club’s own event, I am really keen for people to do this! I am also able to reveal that as part of the race ‘goody bag’ competators will receive a hardback recipie book and a high5 bottle filled with products. There will also be a finish line video made available online!
Link to entry:
https://secure12.prositehosting.co.uk/entrylive/Payment/evententry.asp?eventid=728&id=273
10/08/2014 – Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Triathlon
Distance – Sprint (400m, 20k, 5k)
Distance from Newcastle – 11 miles
Price – £40 (non BTF)
This race was previously held at Hebburn but due to closure of the pool, it has moved to the brand new swimming pool at South Shields. The swim is a pool swim meaning this it will be good for beginners. The bike route is closed roads and is a 3 lapped course along the coast. The run takes in the sea front, gypsy’s green velodrome and finishes on the new promenade. The old Hebburn event had a great reputation for being a friendly event and boasted an impressive buffet afterwards. More of the same is to be expected here. With it being a pool swim and closed roads, this is an absolutely perfect event for beginners.
Link to entry:
https://secure12.prositehosting.co.uk/entrylive/Payment/evententry.asp?eventid=753&id=297
Distance – Sprint (400m, 20k, 5k)
Distance from Newcastle – 11 miles
Price – £40 (non BTF)
This race was previously held at Hebburn but due to closure of the pool, it has moved to the brand new swimming pool at South Shields. The swim is a pool swim meaning this it will be good for beginners. The bike route is closed roads and is a 3 lapped course along the coast. The run takes in the sea front, gypsy’s green velodrome and finishes on the new promenade. The old Hebburn event had a great reputation for being a friendly event and boasted an impressive buffet afterwards. More of the same is to be expected here. With it being a pool swim and closed roads, this is an absolutely perfect event for beginners.
Link to entry:
https://secure12.prositehosting.co.uk/entrylive/Payment/evententry.asp?eventid=753&id=297
17/08/2014 – Spanish City Triathlon
Distance – Sprint (750m, 20k, 5k)
Distance from Newcastle – 10 miles
Price – £44 (non BTF)
This is another event in its first year. Located at Whitley Bay this is another event within cycling distance of Newcastle. It is a sea swim so being a competent open water swimmer is important. The bike course takes in the coast between Whitley Bay and Blyth taking in St Mary’s Lighthouse. The run is almost exactly the same route as Whitley Bay Parkrun.
Link to entry:
http://spanishcitytriathlon.co.uk/
Distance – Sprint (750m, 20k, 5k)
Distance from Newcastle – 10 miles
Price – £44 (non BTF)
This is another event in its first year. Located at Whitley Bay this is another event within cycling distance of Newcastle. It is a sea swim so being a competent open water swimmer is important. The bike course takes in the coast between Whitley Bay and Blyth taking in St Mary’s Lighthouse. The run is almost exactly the same route as Whitley Bay Parkrun.
Link to entry:
http://spanishcitytriathlon.co.uk/
31/08/2014 – Newbiggin Triathlon
Distance – Sprint (750m, 23k, 5.3k)
Distance from Newcastle – 16 miles
Price – £44.95 (non BTF)
As this race is often a European Championships qualifier, it attracts a lot of quality athletes however just like all public triathlons, it still has the complete ability range. The swim is a sea swim so being competent in open water is important. The bike course is 2 lapped with the roads in and around the transition area being closed. The run is a two lapped course along the promenade.
Link to entry:
http://www.vo2maxracingevents.co.uk/Events/Newbiggin-Sprint-Triathlon-2014
Distance – Sprint (750m, 23k, 5.3k)
Distance from Newcastle – 16 miles
Price – £44.95 (non BTF)
As this race is often a European Championships qualifier, it attracts a lot of quality athletes however just like all public triathlons, it still has the complete ability range. The swim is a sea swim so being competent in open water is important. The bike course is 2 lapped with the roads in and around the transition area being closed. The run is a two lapped course along the promenade.
Link to entry:
http://www.vo2maxracingevents.co.uk/Events/Newbiggin-Sprint-Triathlon-2014
21/09/2014 – Hartelpool Big Lime Triathlon
Distance – Sprint (750m, 20k, 5k)
Distance from Newcastle – 32 miles
Price – £35 (non BTF)
This event is in its second year and promises to be bigger and better than last year’s race. The swim is in Hartlepool marina so open water experience is required. The bike route is a 4 lapped course along the coast and will be on closed roads this year. The run is an out and back route along the promenade.
Link to entry:
https://secure12.prositehosting.co.uk/entrylive/Payment/evententry.asp?eventid=752&id=280
Distance – Sprint (750m, 20k, 5k)
Distance from Newcastle – 32 miles
Price – £35 (non BTF)
This event is in its second year and promises to be bigger and better than last year’s race. The swim is in Hartlepool marina so open water experience is required. The bike route is a 4 lapped course along the coast and will be on closed roads this year. The run is an out and back route along the promenade.
Link to entry:
https://secure12.prositehosting.co.uk/entrylive/Payment/evententry.asp?eventid=752&id=280