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EVENT INFORMATION
11th - 12th September 2021 | Please read carefully
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welcome
The LimeLight Sports Club are delighted to welcome you
to the Blenheim Palace Triathlon 2021.
The LimeLight Sports Club is very proud to A huge thank you to all of our incredible
be organising the 2021 Blenheim Palace participants who are fundraising for Cancer
Triathlon, the UK’s most stunning triathlon. This Research UK at the 2021 Blenheim Palace
is the 17th year the event has been held in the Triathlon. Your support is helping to fund
beautiful grounds of Blenheim Palace; 1 of only lifesaving research and supporting Cancer
31 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the UK. Research UK’s vision to bring forward the day
when all cancers are cured. You’re all heroes!
The past 18 months have been incredibly
challenging for mass participation events. To ensure you arrive fully prepared for your
A huge thank you to YOU, our incredible triathlon challenge, there are a few things you
community, for your amazing support. We need to know and do. All of the information
wouldn’t be where we are today without you. you need is included within this event
We would also like to thank Blenheim Palace booklet. Please take the time to read all of the
for working so closely with us to ensure that information provided as it should answer any
we can deliver a safe and enjoyable event. questions you may have.
At this year’s event, over 30% of you are We wish you the very best of luck with your
competing in a triathlon for the first time. A remaining days of training and we look
very warm welcome to the sport. You can forward to seeing you on the start line on 11th
rest assured that you have chosen a fantastic – 12th September.
event to begin your triathlon journey. For
those of you returning for another year, James Robinson
welcome once again and thank you for your Limelight Sports Club Managing Director
continued support. Good luck to each and
every one of you!
An enormous thank you goes to our sponsors,
without whom none of this would be possible:
Volvo Car UK, HUUB, Supersapiens,
Wahoo, Tenzing, PowerBar, Cano Water and
MyoMaster. A further thank you to the amazing
marshals and volunteers who are integral to
making the event an incredible experience.
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SOCIAL DISTANCING AT 2021 BLENHEIM TRI
Here at Blenheim Triathlon, we recognise that things are a little different this
year and that due to the Covid-19 pandemic, you may have more questions
about taking part than usual. Although legal requirements for social distancing
and many other COVID mitigation measures have now ended, we are keen to
retain as many of these elements as possible to ensure every participant feels
comfortable and we minimise the risk of transmission as much as we possibly
can. There is a lot that we are doing to ensure we deliver a safe event for you
to enjoy and you can find details of all these measures below.
• To secure the discounted rate, spectator tickets
must be pre-booked via the Blenheim Palace
website before midnight the day before the race.
This will give access to the Blenheim Palace Park
SOCIAL DISTANCING grounds.
• We encourage all participants to social distance • Please note venue capacity may be restricted
whenever possible for the duration of the event depending on Government guidelines relating to
weekend. COVID so early booking is recommended.
• Blenheim Palace will be open for Palace tours
throughout the weekend. For access to the Palace
and The Palace Gardens you will need to purchase
a Triathlon Palace, Park & Gardens Ticket.
REDUCING CONTACT WITH EVENT STAFF • Once you have arrived and entered the event village
• Event packs and timing chips will be picked up on there will be two separate ‘journeys’ for participants
the event day using a QR code. and spectators when you exit the village and head
to Transition. Spectators will still be able to cheer
• All participants to arrive event ready prior to
you on at the swim start or on the bike or run
entering the event site.
routes. Please note, not all areas of the Palace
and grounds will be accessible for spectators
to watch the event. Please ensure you follow
all directional signage as it will point you in the
right direction for spectator zones. You will also
SPECTATORS be able to meet up again in the event village once
• We are delighted to welcome spectators back to you have completed your event.
The Blenheim Triathlon this year. Blenheim Palace • We encourage all spectators to maintain social
is a World Heritage Site and all spectators must distancing where possible.
pay an admission fee. Entry to the grounds will be
free of charge to our competitors. Spectators will
be required to pay a discounted rate.
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CLEANSING AND HYGIENE LATERAL FLOW TESTS AND TRACK & TRACE
• Additional cleansing teams will be on site and • It is compulsory for all participants to do a lateral
touch point areas will be sanitised regularly flow test within 48 hours of event day and show a
(i.e. Transition, racking, toilets etc). negative result
• Hand sanitisation stations will be located • Any participant without proof of a negative test will
throughout the site. be asked to isolate in our isolation tent.
• No changing facilities will be available, please • To order your own tests please visit the UK
come event ready. Government website here.
• For more information on Lateral flow tests please
see the NHS website here.
• Staff will be doing regular spot checks of
participants on arrival to check for negative results.
HEALTH DECLARATION • Please note, the Blenheim Palace Triathlon is a
• All participants will be required to complete a British Triathlon Federation sanctioned event. We
health declaration in the 7 - 10 days prior to the are working closely with the BTF and following all
event. We will email you with more details on this guidance provided in addition to further advice from
closer to the time. the Government and Public Health England. As with
many other areas of our lives currently, the above
• Information provided in the declaration will be
advice is subject to change. We will keep in regular
used for the NHS track and trace if requested.
contact with you regarding any such changes.
TO PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS
Please make sure you follow the current
government guidance, including;
• Wash hands - keep washing or sanitising your
WAVE TIMES
hands regularly.
• Participants will be allocated a wave time on their
chosen day. In order to manage participant flows • Cover face - wear a face covering over your nose
in accordance with social distancing measures, and mouth in enclosed spaces.
we will unfortunately not be able to accommodate • Make space - stay 2 metres away from other
requests for wave changes. participants and event staff where possible.
• Pulse Start – participants will be pulsed out one by • If you are feeling unwell, get a test and do not
one instead of the usual mass start to allow you to leave home for at least 10 days.
keep 2m apart. Timing chips will register individual
start times.
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getting there
Blenheim Palace is situated in the picturesque and historic town of Woodstock,
8 miles north west of Oxford on the A44 Evesham Road and approximately a one
hour drive from the outskirts of both London and Birmingham.
BY CAR
Approaching Oxford on the M40, exit at junction 9
and follow signs to Blenheim. From other directions
take the A44 exit from the Oxford by-pass.
There are car parking facilities for cars and coaches.
Car parking is free for competitors, although it is
important to pre-book any spectator access tickets
for your supporters via the Blenheim Palace website
before midnight on the day before the race.
You can buy them now on the Blenheim Palace
website.
BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT
The nearest British Rail main line station is New
Oxford Parkway. The S3 bus runs from Oxford to
Woodstock at approximately 30 minute intervals.
Remember your mask for your journey.
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race day
OPENING TIMES: BIB NUMBER
Saturday: 07:00 – 18:30 Sunday: 07:00 – 17:00 The bib number must be displayed on your back
during the bike phase and on your front during
YOUR EVENT PACK the run phase. We advise you to attach this to a
Your event pack contains all the essential items for race belt (see picture below). This will give you the
your event, and you will pick this up on the day from flexibility to switch clothing and to easily swap the
the Chip Collection area after you have parked your number from back to front.
car. You will receive a QR code via email and text
prior to the event, you will need to display this on NB: PLEASE COMPLETE THE MEDICAL
either your phone or a print out to enter the event DETAILS FORM ON THE BACK OF YOUR
village. This QR code is unique to you and will need to BIB NUMBER IN PERMANENT PEN BEFORE
be shown at chip collection to receive your race pack. HEADING TO TRANSITION.
IN THE PACK YOU WILL RECEIVE: BIKE AND BIB NUMBER POSITIONS
SECURITY WRISTBAND
This must be attached to your wrist and should not
be taken off until you have retrieved your bike from
Transition after the event.
TWO BIKE NUMBERS
Before heading to the Transition area, stick
one number to your helmet and the other to the
handlebars of your bike with the number facing
forward (see picture opposite). These should not be TIMING CHIP
taken off until you remove your bike from Transition Your disposable timing chip is enclosed in your
after the event. event pack. Please note, Weekend Warriors your
timing chip is not disposable and you will need to
NB: THE BIKE NUMBER AND YOUR SECURITY return it to the Help Desk. In the preparation area in
WRISTBAND MUST MATCH FOR YOU TO the Event Village, to attach your timing chip, peel off
REMOVE YOUR BIKE FROM TRANSITION. the sticker and fasten around your ankle.
livetotri.co.uk/blenheimrace day
When your timing chip is attached please don’t When you have collected your event pack, make
remove it until you have completed your Triathlon. use of one of the preparation areas in The Event
If you do remove it and try and reattach, the sticker Village to attach your wrist band, numbers and
will be less adhesive and may come off during the timing chip before heading to Transition. When
event. We advise that you put your wetsuit over the ready, head to Transition which is in the Palace
timing chip strap. This will help to keep it secure in Courtyard. Please wear your helmet upon entering
the water and prevents you from having to remove Transition, ready to be checked. Rack your bike
the strap in Transition. If you do have to remove in the row relevant to your event wave. Place your
and refasten the strap, you can secure it again with bike, helmet and equipment at any marked position
some gaffer tape or similar. on your designated row.
NB: YOU MUST WEAR YOUR We will NOT provide each competitor with a
TIMING CHIP AROUND YOUR numbered racking position so make sure you
LEFT ANKLE TO AVOID IT remember where you racked your bike. Ensure your
GETTING CAUGHT IN YOUR bike and event equipment are left neatly on
BIKE CHAIN/GEARS. the marked position.
SWIM CAP NB: YOUR APPROVED CYCLE HELMET MUST
Your swim cap will also be in your pack and it will be BE ATTACHED TO YOUR BIKE WHEN YOU
the same colour as your bib and wristband. RACK IT.
TEAM RELAY Once you have racked your bike, please make your
If you are competing in the Team Relay the team way to Swim Assembly.
captain will pick up your race pack on the day of
your event. The bike numbers must be correctly
attached to the bike and helmet to be used by the
cyclist. Each relay participant will have their own
timing chip which must stay on for the duration of
the triathlon. If you are doing the swim it will be an
ankle chip and if you are doing the run or the bike
your chip will be on your bib number.
livetotri.co.uk/blenheimKEY RULES
Transition access will only be given to those Please do not bring any valuables into
competitors wearing security wristbands. No family Transition; we cannot be held responsible for
(this includes children), friends or pets will be any lost or stolen items.
allowed into the Transition area. Once you have
racked your bike and helmet, only you with your On entry to Transition, technical officials will conduct
triathlon clothing will be allowed in before, during a visual assessment of your bike. You will be asked
and after your event. Your wristband must match to demonstrate that your front and back breaks
your bike number to be able to leave after the event are working, and to show that your handlebars or
- DO NOT TAKE IT OFF! tri bars are appropriately plugged or taped at the
ends. Please note that technical officials will not be
You should only bring into Transition what is required permitted to physically assess your bike this year.
as there is limited space. To keep Transition tidy
and reduce cross contamination, participants will be Please note, there will be no changing facilities
permitted to bring in a small rucksack or small box available on site this year.
(maximum size of 50cm x 40cm x 25cm). This will
help to avoid participants misplacing their items and
needing to move about Transition whilst searching.
The bag or box must be placed within the width
of your bike handlebars and cannot impede the
progress or space of any other competitor. All your
items must be contained within either of these. For
security reasons you are not allowed to pass bags/
items out of Transition. This year, to help identify your
racking position, participants are able to:
1. Put your helmet on the end of your handlebars
to make it obvious where your position is.
2. Put a towel on the floor with your running shoes
on top. Your towel will act as a marker for you to
spot.
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Directions to Blenheim Palace Towel
Email / print-out of QR code to collect Water bottle for Transition post swim
event pack
Bike & Bike helmet
NHS Test & Trace App
Bike insurance (optional)
Negative lateral flow test -
COMPULSORY Bike water bottle
Confirmation of a completed Health Cycle shoes (if you have them)
Declaration - COMPULSORY
Running shoes
Spectator tickets
Run water bottle
Wetsuit - COMPULSORY
Small bag or box, max size 50cm x 40cm
Goggles x 25cm (optional)
Photo identification (e.g. driving licence, Energy bar / snacks
passport)
Sun cream
Collect event pack & timing chip upon
arrival Warm clothing for afterwards
Race belt (used for easily switching
event number from back to front)
Hand sanitiser
Face Mask
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SWIM be on hand to help you out if required. Once you
have exited the water, you will need to cover 400m
on foot uphill back to Transition.
SWIM START
You should arrive at the HUUB Swim Assembly area The route back to Transition is narrow. Please run
a minimum of 20 minutes before your wave start on the left to give space for overtaking on the right-
time. It will take approximately 10 minutes to walk hand side.
from Transition to the HUUB Swim Assembly.
THE LAKE
Please note wetsuits are compulsory. The water is tested against EU bathing standards;
however we would still advise you to be in good
Once you are within the HUUB Swim Assembly health and try to avoid swallowing the lake water.
Area you will collect your swim cap and receive your Some swimmers may be more susceptible to
event briefing. The setup may look a little different to infection through immune suppression.
allow for social distancing but our marshals will be
on hand to guide you as needed. Please follow all In open water swims there are no walls to push off
instructions and signage. This year, your event will every 25m, so practice swimming the event distance
be conducted in a time trial format; participants will accordingly prior to event day.
be pulsed out one by one. You will start swimming
immediately after you have descended the pontoon NB: Wetsuits are COMPULSORY for all participants.
ramp into the water. Timing chips will register Water temperatures will be monitored on the
individual start times. morning of the event and if it is deemed too hot to
wear your wetsuit due to the temperatures you will
The route will be marked by buoys. Canoeists will be provided with a tow float that will be compulsory
be on hand to guide each participant. Once in the to swim with.
water, you should identify tall landmarks that can
keep you on course and help avoid weaving and SWIM SAFETY
swimming further than you need to! For many, the swim is the most daunting part of
the event, but don’t worry! Our water safety team
SWIM EXIT will be there to guide you and help if required. The
The swim exit pontoon dips into the water so you team, provided by Swim Safety Ltd, consists of fully
can swim onto it before standing up. Lifeguards will qualified lifeguards in kayaks and rescue boats as
livetotri.co.uk/blenheimwell as bank-based lifeguards on the pontoons. All • No cycling is allowed in the Transition area at any
lifeguards are members of either the BCU Lifeguards time. There will be a clearly marked mount and
or Surf Lifesaving GB. If you do get into difficulty, lie dismount line at ‘Bike Out’ and ‘Bike In’.
on your back and raise your arm in the air, a kayak
• You must secure your helmet strap before
will come to you and if necessary, arrange a safety
removing your bike from the rack and it must not
boat to take you to the water’s edge.
be undone until your bike is replaced on the rack
after finishing the bike course. You will be given a
SWIM STROKES
time penalty if you do not comply with this rule.
Most people use front crawl or breaststroke.
Backstroke in the swim is not allowed because it • No headphones may be worn during any phase
can be confused with someone indicating they are of the event and will result in either a penalty or
in difficulty. disqualification.
• Nudity is not permitted within the Transition area.
• Appropriate event attire must be worn for the
BIKE duration of the event. For more information,
please see the ‘Event Attire’ section in the A-Z of
information.
TRANSITION TO BIKE (T1)
Make sure you know your route through Transition • Any littering on any part of the course and in
when switching between disciplines as well Transition will result in either a disqualification or a
as where you racked your bike. Getting lost in penalty.
Transition will add seconds to your finish time that • Time penalties will be issued at the finish line.
you have been training for months to reduce!
RULES AND REGULATIONS THE COURSE
The event is governed by British Triathlon Make sure you know the route! It is your
Federation Referees. Visit www.britishtriathlon.org responsibility to navigate the course successfully
for all rules and regulations. and safely, and to count your own laps.
KEY RULES ARE The bike course can get very slippery when wet,
• Bicycles and equipment must be placed in the please take extra care. Do not mount your bike until
same position at the start and finish of the cycle leg. you go over the mount line fully.
livetotri.co.uk/blenheimBLOCKING When a competitor is passed by other competitors,
Always keep to the left hand side of the course and it is his/her responsibility to move out of the draft
do not create a blocking incident. Blocking is where zone of the overtaking competitor within 5 seconds.
a competitor who is behind cannot pass due to Failure to do so may result in an official caution or
the leading competitor being poorly placed on the time penalty.
course.
A competitor is passed when another competitor’s
DRAFTING front wheel is ahead of his/her front wheel.
No drafting is allowed i.e. taking shelter behind or
beside another competitor during the cycling leg of If a competitor is frequently passed by, or seen to be
the event. The draft zone of one competitor must frequently passing the same competitor, this will be
not overlap the draft zone of another competitor. seen as working with or drafting off that competitor
and will be subject to the same penalty as drafting.
Motorcycle and static British Triathlon
Federation Referees will patrol the course to
enforce the no drafting rule.
DRAFTING AND NOT DRAFTING RETURN TO TRANSITION (T2)
The ‘bicycle draft zone’ will be 10 metres long Once you return to Transition after completing the
measured from the leading edge of the front wheel. bike course, please make sure you return your bike
The draft zone of one competitor must not overlap to the same position it was in at the start of the
the draft zone of another competitor. event. Do not remove your helmet until you have re-
racked your bike. Not doing either of the above will
Competitors may enter the draft zone of another result in a penalty.
competitor for the purpose of overtaking, but must
be seen to be progressing through that zone. There will be British Triathlon Federation Referees
in Transition and on the course to monitor all
A maximum of 20 seconds is allowed to pass competitors.
through the draft zone of another competitor.
livetotri.co.uk/blenheimRUN TEAM RELAY
Make sure you know the route! It is your TEAM RELAY RACE RULES
responsibility to navigate the course successfully
and safely, and to count your own laps. 1. SWIM COURSE
The swimmer must wear the timing chip on their
You should run on the left at all times (with the ankle and should do so under their wetsuit. When
exception of overtaking when you can move to the they exit the water they make their way to where the
right, overtake and then rejoin the left hand side). bike is racked in Transition, when they are 5m from
Be aware of other competitors trying to pass you the cyclist, the cyclist can start.
and take care when passing other competitors.
2. BIKE
No mobile phone, smart devices or headphones are The cyclist must wear the big race number on their
permitted during the course of the event. back. The cyclist must wait at their bike, which must
be racked until they have been virtually tagged by
On the run route, there is a footbridge. Please take being within 5m of the swimmer. The competitor
extra care when running over this footbridge. on the bike should be ready to go, with helmet and
their individual timing chip (on the back of their
There will be a PowerBar energy station on the bib number) for the swimmer to come in. Upon
run route. This PowerBar energy station will be completing the bike course, the cyclist must make
stocked with their ISO drink to help keep you fuelled their way back to their original position in Transition,
and hydrated. Bins will be provided and for safety re-rack their bike. Their virtual tag will take place
reasons we ask participants not to litter. There will when they are within 5m of the runner.
not be a water station. If you require water please
carry your own bottle with you. 3. RUN
The runner must wear the big race number on their
Once you have finished your event, please head front. They must wait by their racking location until
straight back to Transition to collect your belongings. the cyclist is within 5m of the racking position and
Repatriation with your spectator can take place in then they can start running immediately. There will
the Event Village once you have removed all of be a ‘Team Relay Meeting Point’ 100m from the
your belongings from Transition. The event finish is finish line, should teams wish to run into the finish
adjacent to the Event Village. together which will be clearly signed.
livetotri.co.uk/blenheimREMOVAL OF EQUIPMENT
You will be able to remove your bike from Transition after the event. The marshals will check the bike number
against the wristband number before it is released. Please make sure that you take the correct wetsuit with you
as most are black and look similar.
livetotri.co.uk/blenheimroute map
Check out our stunning route, which allows you to swim, cycle and run right around the beautiful grounds of
Blenheim Palace. The course consists of a fresh lake open water swim, a gently undulating bike course and
a picturesque run route around the Queen’s Pool.
ROUTE MAP SPRINT TURN
SUPER SPRINT TURN
x2 LAPS - SUPER SPRINT
x3 LAPS - SPRINT
SOUTH LAWN
START SWIM ASSEMBLY AREA
THE ITALIAN GARDEN
(NO ACCESS)
ROUNDEL
VANBRUGH’S
GRAND BRIDGE
WALLED
GARDENS
PALACE STATION
QUEEN POOL
WALLED GARDEN STATION
EAGLE GATE
x1 LAP - SUPER SPRINT
x2 LAPS - SPRINT
EV
FINISH
WOODSTOCK GATE
HENSINGTON
GATE ENTANCE CAR ENTRANCE
SWIM SPECTATOR, DOG ROUTE EV EVENT VILLAGE WATER STATION
KEY BIKE
& WW ROUTE BACK TO START
NO DOGS
CAR ENTRANCE/EXIT
SWIM-BIKE TRANSITION
TOILETS FIRST AID
RUN
COMPETITOR ACCESS TO TRANSITION ACCESSIBLE CAR PARKING FOOD AND DRINK
AND SWIM ASSEMBLY AREA
livetotri.co.uk/blenheimstart times
We strongly advise that you arrive at Blenheim Palace 90 minutes before your start time. It will take time for
you to park, walk to Transition, rack your bike, set up prior to your event and to familiarise yourself with the
course.
EVENT TIMES
We will confirm your wave start time by early September. Please ensure you check this prior to event day
at: www.livetotri.co.uk/blenheim. All competitors are required to arrive at Swim Assembly 20 minutes before
their start time for the safety briefing. Please take note of your Transition check-out times.
SATURDAY SUNDAY
Leg Category Distance Leg Category Distance
Swim 750m Swim 750m
19.8km (3 laps). 19.8km (3 laps).
As you approach the As you approach the
SPRINT Palace for the 3rd time SPRINT Palace for the 3rd time
Bike Bike
DISTANCE you must slow down to DISTANCE you must slow down to
enter the Transition Zone enter the Transition Zone
(Palace Courtyard) (Palace Courtyard)
Run 5.4km (2 laps) Run 5.4km (2 laps)
Leg Category Distance Leg Category Distance
Swim 400m Swim 400m
13.3km (2 laps). As 13.3km (2 laps). As
you approach the Palace you approach the Palace
SUPER for the 2nd time you must SUPER for the 2nd time you must
Bike Bike
SPRINT slow down to enter the SPRINT slow down to enter the
Transition Zone (Palace Transition Zone (Palace
Courtyard) Courtyard)
Run 2.9km (1 lap) Run 2.9km (1 lap)
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Check In Time: You will not be permitted access to Transition prior to your check-in time. If you arrive
earlier, there will be space for you to wait until you are called forward by the marshals.
Check-Out Time: All of your items must be cleared from Transition prior to your final check out time.
This allows us to sanitise and prepare the area for re-racking throughout the day.
Wave Racking Category Start Check In Check Out
Row Time Time
1 A Premium Mixed Sprint 1 08:30 07:00 11:50
2 WW Weekend Warriors 08:40 07:10
3 B Male Sprint 1 08:50 07:20 12:10
4 C Male Sprint 2 09:00 07:30 12:20
5 D Male Sprint 3 09:20 07:50 12:40
6 E Male Sprint 4 09:40 08:10 13:00
7 F Mixed Sprint 1 10:00 08:30 13:20
8 G Mixed Sprint 2 10:20 08:50 13:40
9 H Mixed Sprint 3 10:40 09:10 14:00
10 I Mixed Sprint 4 11:00 09:30 14:20
11 J Mixed Sprint 5 11:20 09:50 14:40
12 K Mixed Sprint 6 11:40 10:10 15:00
13 L Mixed Sprint 7 12:00 10:30 15:20
14 M Mixed Sprint 8 12:20 10:50 15:40
15 N Mixed Sprint 9 12:40 11:10 16:00
16 O Mixed Sprint 10 13:00 11:30 16:20
17 A Corporate Sprint & Relay 13:20 11:50 16:40
18 B Mixed Sprint Relay 1 13:40 12:10 17:00
19 C Female Sprint 1 14:00 12:30 17:20
20 D Female Sprint 2 14:20 12:50 17:40
21 E Female Sprint 3 14:40 13:10 18:00
22 F Male Super Sprint 1 15:10 13:40
23 G Mixed Super Sprint 1 15:30 14:00
24 H Female Super Sprint 1 15:50 14:20
livetotri.co.uk/blenheimSUNDAY
Check In Time: You will not be permitted access to Transition prior to your check-in time. If you arrive
earlier, there will be space for you to wait until you are called forward by the marshals.
Check-Out Time: All of your items must be cleared from Transition prior to your final check out time.
This allows us to sanitise and prepare the area for re-racking throughout the day.
Wave Racking Category Start Check In Check Out
Row Time Time
25 A Premium Mixed Sprint 1 08:30 07:00 11:50
26 WW Weekend Warriors 08:40 07:10
27 B Mixed Sprint 1 08:50 07:20 12:10
28 C Mixed Sprint 2 09:00 07:30 12:20
29 D Mixed Sprint 3 09:20 07:50 12:40
30 E Mixed Sprint 4 09:40 08:10 13:00
31 F Mixed Sprint 5 10:00 08:30 13:20
32 G Mixed Sprint 6 10:20 08:50 13:40
33 H Mixed Sprint 7 10:40 09:10 14:00
34 I Mixed Sprint 8 11:00 09:30 14:20
35 J Corporate Sprint / Team Relay 11:20 09:50 14:40
36 K Male Sprint 1 11:40 10:10 15:00
37 L Male Sprint 2 12:00 10:30 15:20
38 M Female Sprint 1 12:20 10:50 15:40
39 N Female Sprint 2 12:40 11:10 16:00
40 O Female Sprint 3 13:00 11:30 16:20
41 A Mixed Super Sprint 1 13:30 12:00
42 B Mixed Super Sprint 2 13:50 12:20
43 C Mixed Super Sprint 3 14:10 12:40
livetotri.co.uk/blenheimmedical advice
Our event medical team includes sports doctors and CARDIAC ASSESSMENT AND SCREENING
nurses from SportsMedics, along with first aiders If you have a family history of heart disease or
and paramedic ambulances from Acute Ambulance sudden death or you have any symptoms of
and Medical Services. They will be on standby possible heart disease, i.e. chest pain during
for any first aid or medical treatment throughout the exercise, sudden shortness of breath, or rapid
weekend. Their main treatment facility will be palpitations, you should see your GP who
located at the Finish Line. There will also be various can arrange for you to have a proper cardiac
medical posts along the route and moto doctors and assessment.
ambulances will be able to respond when needed.
MEDICAL ADVICE
If you feel unwell with any symptoms of Covid-19
pre or during the event, you must not attend or go
home immediately. The latest list of symptoms can
be found on the government website. You must
follow the government guidelines and stay at home
if you are symptomatic and/or if anyone in your
house is symptomatic.
You should discuss any medical problems with your
GP before competing in the triathlon. This advice is
in addition to anything he or she says. On the back
of your event number, please write an emergency
contact number of someone who is not taking part.
*If you have a medical condition put a cross
on the front of your event number, and fill in
the details on the reverse of the number in
permanent pen.*
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SPECTATOR ACCESS INFORMATION
The Triathlon is a great day out for spectators as
well as participants – make sure you bring your
friends and family along.
Blenheim Palace is a World Heritage Site and all
spectators must pay an admission fee. Entry to the
grounds will be free of charge to our competitors.
Spectators will be required to pay a discounted rate.
To secure the discount spectators need to PRE-BOOK
their spectator tickets here www.blenheimpalace.
com/triathlon by midnight the day before the race.
This will give them access to the Blenheim Palace
grounds.
For access to the Palace and The Palace Gardens
you will need to purchase a Triathlon Palace, Park
& Gardens Ticket. Annual Pass ticket holders will be
permitted free access to the event.
Please note venue capacity may be restricted
depending on Government guidelines relating to
Covid-19 so early booking is recommended.
NB: COMPETITORS GAIN ACCESS TO THE
GROUNDS FREE OF CHARGE ON RACE DAY.
WRISTBANDS MUST BE WORN.
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BAG STORE • Our BTF Referees will be on site to stop anyone
There will be no facilities for storing bags or from using a bike that does not comply with the
valuables at the Palace. You are permitted to place BTF rules.
a small soft-sided bag (such as a rucksack) or box
(max size 50cm x 40cm x 25cm) into Transition.
NB: CYCLING IS NOT PERMITTED AROUND THE
Your bag or box must be placed within the width
BLENHEIM PALACE GROUNDS EXCEPT ON
of the bike handlebars and cannot impede the
EVENT WEEKEND.
progress or space of any other competitor. All
property is left at the owner’s risk.
CHANGING FACILITIES & SHOWERS
There are no changing facilities or showers on site.
BIKE
We recommend you arrive ready for the event and
It is your responsibility to bring a bike that is road
bring some warm clothes for afterwards.
worthy and complies with the BTF rules (visit
www.britishtriathlon.org for more information).
ENERGY DRINK PARTNER
We recommend that you have your bike serviced
Make sure you energise yourself with a TENZING
before event day. Bike hire is available through
in the event village! Tenzing is the world’s first
British Bike Hire.
carbon negative energy drink fighting the fight
against climate change one Tree at a time. For each
• Your handlebars must not have bare open metal
subscription Tenzing sell, they will offset your whole
ends. Please obtain stoppers to plug them before
carbon output for the year!! Check them out here.
coming to the event
• Approved cycling safety helmets of ANSI Z90.4, ENTERTAINMENT
SNELL B90, EN 1078 or an equivalent national There will be a Cancer Research UK cheer point on
standard must be worn by competitors. (NOTE: a the run route. As well as this, there will be a range
CE mark is NOT an approval mark) of interactive activities for both participants and
spectators located by the finish line throughout the
duration of the event weekend.
NB: ANY HELMET BOUGHT IN RECENT YEARS
WILL COMPLY BUT CHECK FOR DAMAGE
EVENT ATTIRE
WHICH WOULD STOP IT PROTECTING YOU
A wetsuit is compulsory and it is your responsibility
PROPERLY.
to ensure you have one on event day. The wetsuit
will not only keep you warm, but will also help you to
• Fixed wheel bikes (bikes that use the pedals as a
swim faster as it provides you with extra buoyancy.
brake) are not permitted in the event.
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If you haven’t already done so, the easiest way to drinks. These units will be in operation during the event
hire or buy a wetsuit for the day is to visit the event’s village opening hours on both Saturday and Sunday.
official swim partner HUUB. Please note, wetsuits
will not be available for hire on the day. FUNDRAISING
JustGiving makes raising money simple and fun. You
Surf and shortie wetsuits are allowed, but these are can set up an online page in a few quick steps and
totally different to a triathlon specific wetsuit, which instantly spread the word via email and social media.
is designed for swimming and fits like a second skin. They will send your donations directly to your chosen
charity, so all you need to worry about is your training.
NB: WE STRONGLY ADVISE YOU TO SWIM IN
YOUR WETSUIT BEFORE THE EVENT. HYDRATION – DRINKING SAFELY
Sensible fluid intake is necessary for a triathlon.
This is normally possible by asking at your local Your thirst is the best and safest guide as to how
pool or by finding one of the many places that allow much to drink during the event. You should start
you to swim in open water around the country. the event adequately hydrated and then drink small
Please note that there is NO swimming allowed in amounts as your thirst dictates. Avoid drinking too
the Blenheim Palace Lake except during the event. much fluid before, during or after the event, as it is
It is good to practice getting out of the wetsuit too! possible to get ill from drinking too much fluid (this
Top tip: a non petroleum based lubricant (e.g. baby applies to water OR sports drinks).
oil) on the wrists and ankles will help in Transition to
take your wetsuit off. Please note, we are asking participants to be self-
sufficient and to bring their own water to the event.
EVENT RULES Water stations will not be offered on the route this
You are recommended to familiarise yourself year. There will be re-fill points in the Event Vilage &
with the British Triathlon Federation rules and water will be available once you cross the finish line.
regulations, otherwise you may be penalised for
breaking a rule. Ignorance is no defence! LITTER
Please use the bins provided. If using nutrition
For further information visit the British Triathlon products during the event, please do not drop them
Federation website: www.britishtriathlon.org or call on the floor, take them back with you. Penalties
them on 01509 226 161. including disqualification, can be issued for littering.
Rule 3.2 a) (v).
FOOD GLORIOUS FOOD
There will be catering outlets located in the event LIVE TRACKING
Village; serving a selection of hot and cold food &
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For live tracking at the Blenheim Palace Triathlon ON THE DAY...
2021 download the mobile app from our timing Do not compete if you feel ill or have recently been
partner Raceahead. Available in the Apple App unwell. This advice applies even if you are raising
Store and on Android in the Google Play Store. money for charity. If you feel feverish, have had
Once downloaded, search for the Blenheim Palace diarrhea, been vomiting or had any chest pains DO
Triathlon 2021 and select it. This will become the NOT TAKE PART! Many medical emergencies in
default page when using the app going forward. the triathlon occur in people who have been unwell
but do not want to miss the event.
Through the app, spectators and fellow triathletes
can follow and track their friends and family around In the swim, please do not use washing up liquid
the Blenheim Palace Triathlon course in real time to prevent your goggles from steaming up – this
and participants can immediately access their times can irritate your eyes. We also advise not putting
after finishing. your wetsuit on fully until you are about enter the
water on warm days. This is to keep you as cool
LOST PROPERTY as possible – over heating in them is a common
Please hand any items found to the Competitor Help problem seen by the medical team.
Desk in the Event Village. We will hold onto any lost
property for three months after the event. Visit the If the weather on event day is warm or humid do not
Help Desk during the event to claim lost items or try for a personal best but rather take it easy and
alternatively you can email info@blenheimtriathlon. enjoy the day. Serious heat related medical problems
com after the event. are common, even in the triathlon. If you are feeling
warm, slow down and stop in a safe and sheltered
MERCHANDISE area to cool off – if you still feel unwell please flag
We have a fantastic range of 2021 Limited Edition down a steward or a passing event vehicle to ask for
Blenheim Palace Triathlon merchandise, designed medical help and we will come to you.
exclusively by HUUB. The range includes 2021
event t-shirts, as well as technical t-shirts and PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEO
hoodies. The full range is available at the HUUB Official photographers and videographers will be
Official Merchandise stand in the Event Village and out in force to capture the event – so remember to
over on the HUUB website here. smile! Marathon-Photos.com will be taking your
photograph at various stages of the event and these
photographs will be available for purchase online
after the event at www.marathon-photos.com. Once
ordered, the photos will be sent to you.
livetotri.co.uk/blenheimPOWERBAR high intensity workouts. Be sure to check them out
PowerBar, our on-course energy partner, has made in the event village and for more information visit
bespoke training bundles for the Blenheim Triathlon their website here.
providing you fuel when you need it most. Check
them out here. TOILETS
There are toilet facilities available in the car park, at
PRIOR TO EVENT DAY... the Competitor Village, on the west side of the Palace
In order to get the most out of your bike, and reduce and on leaving the Transition for the swim start.
the likelihood of an injury, we recommend that you
have a specialist bike fitting assessment. Bikes that VOLUNTEERS
are not set up properly can lead to overuse injuries Volunteering at the Blenheim Palace Triathlon is a
and may affect your event time, or lead to you truly inspiring experience. If any of your friends and
pulling out during the event. family would like to join our crew email volunteers@
limelightsports.com. Alternatively visit our Facebook
Having correctly fitting trainers is also important to page or contact us via Twitter.
prevent injuries. Trainers take some breaking in and
also have a shelf life of between 300-400 miles. VOLVO CAR UK
If in doubt head to a specialist running shop or Join the electric atmosphere at the Volvo stand and
sports podiatrist for a gait assessment. Feet change take a closer look at the new XC60 and the XC40
over time so it’s important to do this regularly as Recharge pure electric. Talk to Volvo’s product
you may require different types of shoes to previous specialists about how an electric vehicle can fit into
years. If you are planning on using gels or snacks your active lifestyle whilst helping the planet too!
during the event, try training with them before hand
to make sure they agree with you when exercising.
PRIZES & RESULTS
A medal will be given to every participant who
completes The Blenheim Palace Triathlon. You must
collect your medal on event day. Results will be
sent via SMS text message service if we have been
provided with a British mobile number.
SUPERSAPIENS
Our friends at Supersapiens are at the cutting
edge of sports performance technology helping our
athletes manage their fuel levels, push their limits
for longer and achieve greater gains. Glucose is the
body’s preferred fuel source during threshold and
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On behalf of everyone at LimeLight Sports Club, I would like to thank all of our
stakeholders, partners, sponsors, suppliers and volunteers who help to make the
Blenheim Palace Triathlon the world class event that it is.
I would also like to thank you, the participants, who make this event what it is.
We hope that you enjoy the challenge and we look forward to welcoming you to the
start line.
Everyone at LimeLight Sports Club is incredibly proud to be the driving force behind
this iconic event. Good luck to everyone!
James Robinson
LimeLight Sports Club Managing Director
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