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EVENT INFORMATION
7th - 8th August 2021 | Please read carefully
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welcome
The LimeLight Sports Club are delighted to
welcome you to the 2021 London Triathlon.
It’s a real honour for the team to organise this We’re delighted to be welcoming back Great Ormond
spectacular triathlon in the centre of our iconic capital Street Hospital Children’s Charity as our Gold Charity
city. The past 18 months have been challenging for Partner. The charity does incredible work to change
everyone, and we can’t thank you enough for all your the lives of others through their dedicated research
support to get us to this stage. A particularly big thank and life-saving treatments.
you to everyone who has stuck with us from the
original 2020 event through to now, we can’t wait to We want to thank every one of you that has taken on
finally welcome you onto the start line. We’ve made fundraising as part of your London Triathlon journey.
a few changes to the event this year to ensure that The money that you raise for amazing causes really
you have a safe and enjoyable experience, so please does make such a huge difference. We hope it has
read this information in full to best prepare you for given you some extra motivation for training over the
race weekend! last few months as you know that every moment has
counted for so much more.
The London Triathlon is one of the largest triathlons
in the world attracting thousands of participants and Thank you to everyone who has come together to
30,000 spectators each year, making this event a make the 2021 event possible and thank you to
must-do in anybody’s sporting calendar. With seven all of YOU for joining us at what promises to be an
different distances and events taking place over two amazing weekend.
days, this really is a triathlon for everyone, and we
Finally, and importantly - an enormous thanks goes to
can’t wait to welcome each and every one of you to
our event sponsors, who help make this the incredible
the start line.
and iconic triathlon that it is: HUUB, Supersapians,
For over a third of you, this is your first triathlon and Wahoo, PowerBar, TENZING, Myomaster, British
we’re here to give you all the information, advice and Bike Hire, JustGiving & CanO Water.
top tips you need to get to the event confident and
To ensure your event weekend runs as smoothly as
ready to succeed in your challenge. It may seem a
possible please read through this race information
little daunting now, but we promise that you’re in for
guide carefully. Everything you need to know about
an incredible experience and we’re excited to see
the event is covered within the following pages.
your smile as you cross the finish line, proud of your
accomplishment. We wish you the very best of luck with your remaining
days of training and look forward to celebrating the
For others, who are regular competitors at the
return to live events with you at The London Triathlon.
London Triathlon, you may well be getting ready
to race through the streets of London to try and James Robinson
bag yourself a new personal best. Get ready to LimeLight Sports Club Managing Director
battle it out in a weekend filled with fun and fierce
competition.
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COVID MEASURES AT THE LONDON TRI 2021
Here at the London 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.
Social distancing • Pulse Start – participants will be pulsed out one by one
• We encourage all participants to social distance whenever instead of the usual mass start to allow you to keep 2m apart.
possible for the duration of the event weekend. Timing chips will register individual start times.
Reducing contact with event staff Lateral Flow tests and Track & Trace
• Event packs and timing chips will be picked up on the event • It is compulsory for all participants to do a lateral flow test prior
day by using a QR code. to the event and have had a negative test.
• All participants to arrive event ready prior to entering the event • To order you own tests please visit the UK Government
site. website here. It is recommended you order these 10 days
prior to event weekend to ensure they arrive in time.
Spectators • You must log your negative result on the UK Government
• There is a separate entrance and one-way route down to the
website here. You will be asked to submit your email or mobile
dockside for all spectators.
phone number and will receive a email or text confirming your
• All spectators MUST download the NHS app for track and negative result.
trace or give staff their details on arrival.
• The email or text is proof of your negative result. Staff will be
• It is compulsory for all spectators to do a lateral flow test prior doing regular spot checks and you may be asked to show the
to the event and have had a negative test. Please ask your email or text to a member of staff.
spectators to order a test via the UK Government website
• Any participant without proof of a negative test will be asked to
here and record their negative result here. They will also
isolate in our isolation tent.
need to show a text or email confirming their negative test if a
• For more information on Lateral flow tests please see the NHS
member of staff asks them to do so.
website here.
• Spectator access is completely free.
Please note, the London Triathlon is a British Triathlon
• We encourage all spectators to be socially distanced where
Federation sanctioned event. We are working closely with the
possible.
BTF and following all guidance provided in addition to further
Cleansing and hygiene advice from the Government and Public Health England. As
• Additional cleansing teams will be on site and touch point with many other areas of our lives currently, the above advice
areas will be sanitised regularly (i.e. Transition, racking, toilets is subject to change. We will keep in regular contact with you
etc). regarding any such changes.
• Hand sanitisation stations will be located throughout the site. To protect yourself and others
• No changing facilities will be available, please come event Please make sure you follow the current government guidance,
ready. including;
Health Declaration • Wash hands - keep washing or sanitising your hands
• All participants will be required to complete a health regularly.
questionnaire in the 14 days prior to the event. We will email • Cover face - wear a face covering over your nose and mouth
you with more details on this closer to the time. in enclosed spaces.
• Information provided in the questionnaire will be used for the • Make space - stay 2 metres away from other participants and
NHS track and trace if requested. event staff.
Wave times • If you are feeling unwell, get a test and do not leave home for
• Participants will be allocated a wave time on their chosen day. 10 days if the test comes back positive.
In order to manage participant flows, we will unfortunately not
be able to accommodate requests for wave changes.
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getting there
The event takes place in and around ExCeL Exhibition Centre, Royal Victoria
Dock, London E16 1XL, www.excel-london.co.uk. Please arrive 1.5 hours
before your race start time.
BY CAR All Participants must be prepared and ready on
Participants and their supporters should use the car arrival to show their unique QR codes on entering the
parks at the eastern end of the ExCeL Centre which car park.
can be accessed via Royal Albert Way from Gallions
Reach Roundabout via Royal Docks Road (A1020) from PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Newham Way (A13) and The North Circular (A406). The following stations are nearest to The London ExCeL
These roads will be busy on event days because of the Centre.
road closures in place so allow sufficient time for your
• Customs House DLR 0.5 miles from ExCeL.
journey.
• Prince Regent DLR 0.1 miles from ExCeL.
NB: On Sunday the 8th of August the Blackwall
• Canning Town (Jubilee Line) 1.6 miles from ExCeL.
Tunnel North Bound will be closed between 01:00
and 08:00. • West Ham 1.8 miles from ExCeL.
Please plan your journey before travelling as roads will • Stratford 3.5 miles from ExCeL.
be closed for racing over the weekend.
Bikes are allowed on the DLR off-peak and at weekends
Visit: Road closures for more information. but are limited to a maximum of two bikes per set of
doors. For more information please see: www.dlrlondon.
PARKING co.uk/bikesondlr.aspx. Due to these limitations, and
The west entrance to ExCeL has a 1.9m height
in light of the number of competitors taking part in
restriction. Please navigate to the east entrance if you
the triathlon over the weekend, we recommend that
transport your bike on a roof rack or if you have a high
competitors with bicycles either cycle to the event or
or wide vehicle.
travel by car.
All parking at ExCeL is charged at a daily rate of £20
To find out the latest traffic and roadwork reports
which is payable via Pay and Display tickets which are
please visit: TFL Website
available for purchase within the car parks. Visit the
ExCeL website for more information.
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race day
VENUE OPENING TIMES: NB: PLEASE COMPLETE THE MEDICAL DETAILS
FORM ON THE BACK OF YOUR RACE NUMBER IN
Day Opening Time Closing Time PERMANENT PEN. PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN PEN
WITH YOU.
SATURDAY 07:30 18:00
SUNDAY 05:30 15:00 RACE NUMBER POSITIONS
YOUR RACE PACK
Your race pack contains all the essential items for your
race and you will pick this up on the day from the Chip
Collection area within the ExCeL South Halls.
IN THE PACK YOU WILL RECEIVE:
SECURITY WRISTBAND
This must be attached to your wrist and not taken off until TIMING CHIP
you have retrieved your bike from Transition after racing. Your disposable timing chip is enclosed in your event
pack. In the preparation area, to attach your timing chip,
TWO BIKE NUMBERS
peel off the sticker and fasten around your ankle. When
Before the race, stick one number to your helmet and
attached please don’t remove it until you have completed
the other to the handlebars of your bike with the number
your Triathlon. If you do remove it and try and reattach,
facing forward (see picture opposite). These should not
the sticker will be less adhesive and may come off during
be taken off until you remove your bike from Transition
the event. We advise that you put your wetsuit over the
after racing.
timing chip strap. This will help to
NB: THE BIKE NUMBER AND YOUR SECURITY keep it secure in the water and
WRISTBAND MUST MATCH FOR YOU TO REMOVE prevents you from having to
YOUR BIKE FROM TRANSITION. remove the strap in Transition.
If you do have to remove and
RACE NUMBER refasten the strap, you can
The race number must be displayed on your back during secure it again with some gaffer
the bike phase and on your front during the run phase. tape or similar.
We advise you to attach this to a race belt (see picture
NB: YOU MUST WEAR YOUR TIMING CHIP AROUND
opposite). This will give you the flexibility to switch race
YOUR LEFT ANKLE TO AVOID IT GETTING CAUGHT
clothing and to easily swap the number from back to
IN YOUR BIKE CHAIN/GEARS.
front.
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race day
SWIM CAP NB: YOUR APPROVED CYCLE HELMET MUST BE
Your swim cap will also be in your pack and it will be the ATTACHED TO YOUR BIKE WHEN YOU RACK IT.
same colour as your bib and wristband.
Once you have racked your bike you should make your
TEAM RELAY way to Swim Assembly.
If you are competing in the Team Relay the team captain
KEY RULES
will pick up your race pack on the day of your event. The
Transition access will only be given to those competitors
bike numbers must be correctly attached to the bike and
wearing security wristbands. No family (this includes
helmet to be used by the cyclist. Each relay participant
children), friends or pets will be allowed into the
will have their own timing chip which must stay on for the
Transition area. Once you have racked your bike and
duration of the triathlon. If you are doing the swim it will
helmet, only you with your race clothing will be allowed in
be an ankle chip and if you are doing the run or the bike
before, during and after your race. Your wristband must
your chip will be on your bib number.
match your bike number to be able to leave after the race
Once you have collected your race pack, you need to get - DO NOT TAKE IT OFF!
ready to enter Transition, please follow the instructions in
You should only bring into Transition what is required as
the preparation area before going into Transition. Please
there is limited space. A small soft-sided bag such as a
wear your helmet upon entering Transition, ready to be
rucksack may be used and remain in Transition, though it
checked. Rack your bike in the row relevant to your race
must not impede the progress of another competitor. For
wave. Place your bike, helmet and equipment at any
security reasons you are not allowed to pass bags/items
marked position on your designated row.
out of Transition. Please do not bring any valuables into
We will NOT provide each competitor with a numbered the Transition area; we cannot be held responsible for
racking position so make sure you remember where you any lost or stolen items.
racked your bike. Ensure your bike and race equipment
are left neatly on the marked position.
SUNDAY OLYMPIC PARTICIPANTS
NB: All Sunday Olympic Distance participants are strongly advised to register in between the hours
of 15:00 – 18:00 on Saturday 7th August in order to ensure you are on time for your race on Sunday
morning and to avoid the queues for timing chip collection and transition check-in on race day.
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your race day checklist
Directions to London ExCeL Sanitiser
Email/print-out of QR code to collect Face Mask
race pack
Towel
NHS Test and Trace App
Bike and bike helmet
Negative lateral flow test -
COMPULSORY Bike insurance (optional)
NB: see page 5 for further information
Bike water bottle
Confirmation of a completed Health
Declaration - COMPULSORY
Cycle shoes (if you have them)
Wetsuit - COMPULSORY
Running shoes
Goggles
Small bag
Photo identification
(e.g. driver’s licence, passport) Warm clothing for afterwards
Collect race pack and timing chip Energy bar/snacks
upon arrival
Water bottles and plenty of water!
Race belt (used for easily switching
race number from back to front) Sun cream
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The water is tested against EU bathing standards;
however we would still advise you to be in good health
SWIM START and try to avoid swallowing the docks water. Some
Please arrive at the Swim Start queueing area 20 swimmers may be more susceptible to infection through
minutes prior to your race start. You will have received immune suppression.
your virtual swim briefing prior to the event to watch, but
we will play a repeated swim briefing message in the In open water swims there are no walls to push off every
queueing system down to the swim start. 25m, so practice swimming the race distance accordingly
prior to race day.
The queuing system will take you down to the dockside;
where you will ‘walk’ into the water individually - one at a NB: Wetsuits are COMPULSORY for all participants.
time. There will be NO mass starts, and participants will Water temperatures will be monitored on the morning
be started approximately every 2.5 seconds. of the event and if it is deemed too hot to wear your
wetsuit due to the water temperatures you will be
The Swim start is marked between 2x buoys. Once you provided with a tow float that will be compulsory to
have entered the water, you can swim to warm-up to the swim with.
start buoys and start your swim straight away.
SWIM SAFETY
The Super Sprint distance swim is marked by WHITE
For many, the swim is the most daunting part of the race,
buoys. The Sprint distance and Olympic distance are both
but don’t worry! Our water safety team will be there to
marked by RED buoys, with the Sprint swim looping around
guide you and help if required.
the nearest RED buoys and the Olympic swim looping
around the furthest RED buoys. Canoeists will be on hand The team, provided by Swim Safety Ltd, consists of fully
to guide the wave. Once in the water, you should identify qualified lifeguards in kayaks and rescue boats as well as
tall landmarks that can keep you on course and help avoid bank-based lifeguards on the pontoons. All lifeguards are
weaving and swimming further than you need to! members of either the BCU Lifeguards or Surf Lifesaving
GB. If this is your first triathlon, or swimming is not your
The swim course is clockwise, meaning participants
strongest discipline, we recommend that you position
should always keep all swim buoys on their right shoulder.
yourself towards the back of the wave. It may add a few
SWIM EXIT seconds to your time, but it will enable you to get into
The swim exit pontoon dips into the water so you can your rhythm and enjoy the swim more. If you do get into
swim onto it before standing up. Lifeguards will be on difficulty, lie on your back and raise your arm in the air, a
hand to help you out if required. Once you have exited kayak will come to you and if necessary, arrange a safety
the water, you must remove your wetsuit before you re- boat to take you to the water’s edge.
enter ExCeL and climb the stairs back to transition.
SWIM STROKES
A wetsuit bag will be provided to you – please put your Most people use front crawl or breaststroke. Backstroke
wetsuit, goggles and swim cap inside this. in the swim is not allowed because it can be confused
with someone indicating they are in difficulty.
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Make sure you know the route! It is your responsibility to
navigate the course successfully and safely and to count
TRANSITION TO BIKE (T1) your own laps.
Make sure you know your route through Transition
when switching between disciplines as well as where The bike course can get very slippery when wet - please
you racked your bike. Getting lost in Transition will add take extra care and cycle carefully. Do not mount your
seconds to your finish time that you have been training bike until you go over the mount line fully. Once you have
for months to reduce! started the bike course, take extra care down the ramp
out of ExCeL, which can get particularly slippery. On
DISQUALIFICATION AND PENALTIES entering the bike course out of ExCeL, you will turn left
The race is governed by British Triathlon Federation and begin your laps.
Technical Officials. Click here rules and regulations.
A summary of bike course distances and explanations
Key rules are: can be found later in this booklet.
• Cycles and equipment must be placed in the same
position at the start and finish of the cycle leg. BLOCKING
Always keep to the left-hand side of the course and
• No cycling is allowed in the Transition area at any time.
do not create a blocking incident. Blocking is where a
There will be a clearly marked mount and dismount line
competitor who is behind cannot pass due to the leading
at ‘Bike Out’ and ‘Bike In’.
competitor being poorly placed on the course.
• You must secure your helmet strap before removing
your bike from the rack and it must not be undone until DRAFTING
your bike is replaced on the rack after finishing the bike No drafting is allowed i.e. taking shelter behind or beside
course. You will be given a time penalty if you do not another competitor during the cycling leg of the race.
comply with this rule.
• No headphones may be worn during any phase
of the race and will result in either a penalty or
disqualification.
• Nudity is not permitted within the Transition area.
DRAFTING AND NOT DRAFTING
• Time penalties will be issued at the finish line.
The ‘bicycle draft zone’ will be 10 metres long measured
• Appropriate racing attire must be worn for the duration from the leading edge of the front wheel. The draft zone
of the race. For more information, please see the of one competitor must not overlap the draft zone of
‘Racing Attire’ section in the A-Z of information. another competitor.
• Any littering on any part of the course will result in Competitors may enter the draft zone of another
either a disqualification or a penalty. competitor for the purpose of overtaking, but must be
seen to be progressing through that zone.
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A maximum of 20 seconds is allowed to pass through the as working with or drafting off that competitor, and will be
draft zone of another competitor. subject to the same penalty as drafting.
If an overtaking manoeuvre is not completed within 20 Motorcycle and static British Triathlon Federation
seconds the overtaking cyclist must drop back. Technical Officials will patrol the course to enforce
the no drafting rule.
When a competitor is passed by other competitors, it is
his/her responsibility to move out of the draft zone of the RETURN TO TRANSITION (T2)
overtaking competitor within 5 seconds. Failure to do so Once you return to Transition after completing the bike
may result in an official caution or time penalty. course, please make sure you return your bike to the
A competitor is passed when another competitor’s front same position it was in at the start of the race. Not doing
wheel is ahead of his/her front wheel. this will result in a penalty.
If a competitor is frequently passed by, or seen to be There will be British Triathlon Federation Technical
frequently passing the same competitor, this will be seen Officials in Transition and on the course to monitor all
competitors.
livetotri.co.uk/londonyour race run your race team relay
The run course on Saturday is 2.5km in length. The total TEAM RELAY RACE RULES
number of laps for the run is shown below:
1. SWIM COURSE
Super Sprint: 1 lap The swimmer must wear the timing chip on their ankle
Sprint: 2 laps and should do so under their wetsuit. When they exit the
Olympic 4 laps water they make their way to where the bike is racked in
The run course on Sunday is 3.3km in length. The total Transition, when they are 5m from the cyclist, the cyclist
number of laps for the run is shown below: can start
Olympic and Olympic Plus: 3 laps 2. BIKE
The cyclist must wear the big race number on their back.
It is your responsibility to navigate the course
The cyclist must wait at their bike, which must be racked
successfully and safely and to count your own laps.
until they have been virtually tagged by being within 5m
You should run on the left at all times. Be aware of other of the swimmer and secured the chip to their ankle. The
competitors trying to pass you and take care when competitor on the bike should be ready to go, with helmet
passing other competitors. and their individual timing chip on ready for the swimmer
to come in. Upon completing the bike course the cyclist
No mobile phone, smart devices or headphones are must make their way back to their original position in
permitted during the course of the race. Transition, re-rack their bike. Their virtual tag will take
place when they are within 5m of the runner.
There will be a water and a PowerBar energy station
on the run route. This PowerBar energy station will be
3. RUN
stocked with their ISO drink to help keep you fuelled and
The runner must wear the big race number on their front.
hydrated. Bins will be provided and for safety reasons we
They must wait by their racking location until the cyclist is
ask participants not to litter.
within 5m of the racking position and then they can start
The race finish is within the Event Village, which is running immediately. There will be a ‘Team Relay Meeting
located within the South Halls of the ExCeL Centre. Point’ 100m from the finish line, should teams wish to run
into the finish together which will be clearly signed.
REMOVAL OF EQUIPMENT
You will be able to remove your bike from Transition after
racing. 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.
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SATURDAY SUPER SPRINT
SWIM - 400m (1 lap)
BIKE - 10km (1 lap)
RUN - 2.5km (1 lap) SWIM
1LAP START FINISH WATER STATION TOILETS
400M
BIKE
10KM
1LAP
RUN
2.5KM 1LAP
EXCEL TRANSITION AREA
SWIM BIKE RUN
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SATURDAY SPRINT
SWIM - 750m (1 lap)
BIKE - 20km (2 laps)
RUN - 5km (2 laps) SWIM
1LAP START FINISH WATER STATION TOILETS
750M
BIKE
20KM
2
LAPS
RUN
5KM 2
LAPS
EXCEL TRANSITION AREA
SWIM BIKE RUN
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SATURDAY OLYMPIC
SWIM - 1500m (1 lap)
BIKE - 40km (4 laps)
RUN - 10km (4 laps) SWIM
1LAP START FINISH WATER STATION TOILETS
1500M
BIKE
40KM
4
LAPS
RUN
10KM 4
LAPS
EXCEL TRANSITION AREA
SWIM BIKE RUN
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SUNDAY OLYMPIC
SWIM - 1500m (1 lap)
BIKE - 40km (1 Green Lap, 1 Red Lap)
RUN - 10km (3 laps)
1 RED
LAP
SWIM
1LAP START FINISH WATER STATION TOILETS
1500M
BIKE
40KM
1
GREEN LAP
1
RED LAP
RUN
10KM
3
LAPS
EXCEL TRANSITION AREA
SWIM BIKE RUN
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SUNDAY OLYMPIC PLUS
SWIM - 1500m (1 lap)
BIKE - 80km (3 Green Laps)
RUN - 10km (3 laps)
1 RED
LAP
SWIM
1LAP START FINISH WATER STATION TOILETS
1500M
BIKE
80KM
3
LAPS
RUN
10KM
3
LAPS
EXCEL TRANSITION AREA
SWIM BIKE RUN
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Registered charity no. 1160024.start times
We strongly advise that you arrive at ExCeL 1.5 hours before your start time. It will take time for you to park,
collect your race pack, timing chip and swim cap, walk to Transition, rack your bike, set up prior to your race
and to familiarise yourself with the course, while arriving 20 minutes prior to your start time for your briefing.
RACE TIMES
We will confirm your wave start time on the website by late July. Your wave times will also be sent to you in
an email but are also available to download and view on the website. Please ensure you check this prior to
race day at: www.livetotri.co.uk/london. All competitors are required to arrive at Swim Assembly
20 minutes before their start time for the safety briefing.
SATURDAY SUNDAY
Leg Race Distance Leg Race Distance
Swim 400m Swim 1500m
Bike SUPER SPRINT 10km (1 lap) 40km
(1 big lap, 1 small lap)
Run 2.5km (1 lap) ExCeL – Westminster –
Bike OLYMPIC
Stansfeld Roundabout –
Billingsgate – Stansfeld
Swim 750m Roundabout – ExCeL
Bike SPRINT 20km (2 laps) Run 10km (3 laps)
Run 5km (2 laps)
Swim 1500m
Swim 1500m 80km (3 laps)
ExCeL – Westminster –
Bike OLYMPIC 40km (4 laps) Bike OLYMPIC PLUS Stansfeld Rd – Westminster –
Stansfeld Rd – Westminster –
Run 10km (4 laps) Stansfeld Rd – ExCel
Run 10km (3 laps)
livetotri.co.uk/londonstart times
Saturday Sunday
Wave Type Racking Start Wave Type Racking Start
Row Row
1 Weekend Warriors WW 09:00 27 Weekend Warriors Mixed 1 WW 07:00
(Olympic Distance)
28 Premium Olympic 1 A 07:05
2 Corporate Olympic Wave A 09:10 29 Premium Olympic 2 B 07:10
3 Olympic Distance Team Relay B 09:20 30 Olympic Plus Mixed 1 C 07:15
4 GOSH - Olympic C 09:30 31 Olympic Plus Mixed 2 D 07:20
5 GOSH - Sprint D 09:50 32 Male Olympic Westminster 1 E 07:25
6 Male Sprint 1 E 10:00 33 Male Olympic Westminster 2 F 07:30
7 Male Sprint 2 F 10:10 34 Male Olympic Westminster 3 G 07:35
8 Male Sprint 3 G 10:20 35 Male Olympic Westminster 4 H 07:40
9 Male Sprint 4 H 10:30 36 Male Olympic Westminster 5 I 07:45
10 Mixed Sprint Relay I 10:40 37 Male Olympic Westminster 6 J 07:50
11 Female Sprint 1 J 10:50 38 Male Olympic Westminster 7 K 07:55
39 Male Olympic Westminster 8 L 08:00
12 Female Sprint 2 K 11:00
40 Female Olympic Westminster 1 M 08:05
13 Female Sprint 3 L 11:10
41 Female Olympic Westminster 2 N 08:10
14 Mixed Sprint 1 M 11:20
42 Female Olympic Westminster 3 O 08:15
15 Mixed Sprint 2 N 11:30
43 Mixed Olympic Westminster 1 P 08:20
16 Mixed Sprint 3 O 11:40
44 Mixed Olympic Westminster 2 Q 08:25
17 Mixed Sprint 4 P 11:50
45 Mixed Olympic Westminster 3 R 08:30
18 Mixed Sprint 5 Q 12:00
46 Mixed Olympic Westminster 4 S 08:35
19 Mixed Sprint 6 R 12:10
47 Mixed Olympic Westminster 5 T 08:40
20 Mixed Sprint 7 S 12:20 48 Mixed Olympic Westminster 6 U 08:45
21 Male Super Sprint T 12:40 49 Mixed Olympic Westminster 7 V 08:50
22 Mixed Super Sprint 1 U 12:50 50 Mixed Olympic Westminster 8 W 08:55
23 Mixed Super Sprint 2 V 13:00 51 Mixed Olympic Westminster 9 X 09:00
24 Female Super Sprint 1 W 13:10 52 Mixed Olympic Westminster 10 Y 09:05
25 Female Super Sprint 2 X 13:20 53 Mixed Olympic Westminster 11 Z 09:10
26 Weekend Warriors WW 13:25 54 Mixed Olympic Westminster 12 AA 09:15
Super Sprint ONLY 55 Male Olympic Westminster - BB 09:20
Age Group Q1
56 Male Olympic Westminster - CC 09:25
Age Group Q2
57 Mixed Olympic Westminster - DD 09:30
Age Group Q1
58 Female Olympic Westminster - EE 09:35
Age Group Q2
59 Male Olympic Sub 2:30 FF 09:40
60 Male Olympic Sub 2:30 GG 09:45
61 Female Olympic Sub 2:40 HH 09:50
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cut-off times
The cut off times for each day are as follows:
Saturday Sunday
Leg Route Info Cut Off Leg Route Info Cut Off
Bike All bikes must be off the route prior to 16:30 All participants on Sunday morning
Bike 11:00
events must be clear of Westminster by
ll participants must have completed
A
Run 17:00
the event prior to nyone arriving after 11:00 will be turned at
A
Tower Hill.
The cut off for the afternoon bike
Bike course between Stansfeld and 13:30
Billingsgate is
ll participants must have completed
A
Run 15:00
the event prior to
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BAG STORE who can arrange for you to have a proper cardiac
There will be no facilities for storing bags or valuables assessment.
at ExCeL. You are permitted to place a small soft-
CHANGING FACILITIES & SHOWERS
sided bag such as a rucksack in transition, although
There are no changing facilities or showers on site.
all property is left at the owner’s risk.
We recommend you arrive ready to race and bring
BIKE some warm clothes for afterwards.
It is your responsibility to bring a bike that is road
ENTERTAINMENT
worthy and complies with the BTF rules (visit
There will be a GOSH cheer point on the run route.
www.britishtriathlon.org for more information). We
As well as this, there will be a range of interactive
recommend that you have your bike serviced before
activities for both participants and spectators
race day. Bike hire is available through British Bike
located by the finish line throughout the duration
Hire.
of the event weekend.
• Your handlebars must not have bare open metal
ends. Please obtain stoppers to plug them before FOOD GLORIOUS FOOD
coming to the race There will be catering outlets located in the event
village as well as throughout the ExCeL boulevard
• Approved cycling safety helmets of ANSI Z90.4,
between the north and south activation halls;
SNELL B90, EN 1078 or an equivalent national
serving a selection of hot and cold food & drinks.
standard must be worn by competitors. (NOTE:
These units will be in operation during the event
a CE mark is NOT an approval mark)
village opening hours on both Saturday and Sunday.
• Fixed wheel bikes (bikes that use the pedals as a
brake) are not permitted in the race NB: PLEASE USE THE NUMEROUS LITTER BINS
AROUND EXCEL TO HELP KEEP THE VENUE
• Our BTF Technical officals will be on site to stop
TIDY. PLEASE REMEMBER TO RECYCLE
anyone from using a bike that does not comply
WHERE POSSIBLE.
with the BTF rules
FUNDRAISING
CARDIAC ASSESSMENT AND SCREENING
If you have suffered from Covid-19 we strongly
advise having a health check from your GP
JustGiving makes raising money simple and fun.
before competing. If you have a family history of
You can set up an online page in a few quick steps
heart disease or sudden death or you have any
and instantly spread the word via email and social
symptoms of possible heart disease, i.e. chest
media. We’ll also send your donations directly to
pain during exercise, sudden shortness of breath,
your chosen charity so all you need to worry about
or rapid palpitations, you should see your GP
is your training.
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HYDRATION LIVE TRACKING
CanO Water are LimeLight Sports Club’s official Spectators will be able to track friends & family
sustainable water partner at The London Triathlon. around the London Triathlon course. This will be
Each finisher will receive a CanO Water at the available via the homepage of the website on the
finish, where they will be greeted by a member of event weekend, just hit the ‘Start Tracking’ button,
the CanO Water team and can learn more about type in the person’s name or bib number and watch
their approach to sustainable water provision. them make their way around the course. You can
2022 WORLD STANDARD DISTANCE also receive a text notification when they cross the
TRIATHLON CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFIERS finish line.
We’re delighted to announce that the 2021 London LOST PROPERTY
Triathlon will host an official World Standard Distance Please hand any items found to the Competitor
Triathlon Championship Qualifier. This incredible Village Information point. We will hold onto any lost
addition to the event will see hundreds of athletes property for three months after the race. Visit the
battling it out in the Olympic distance for their chance Information point during the event to collect any
to represent Great Britain in their age group at the items or alternatively email
World Championships in 2022. If you are using this info@londontriathlon.co.uk post event.
race to try and qualify for the Age-Group Team, you
MUST register your intent to qualify on the British MEDICAL ADVICE
Triathlon website before the deadline of 5pm on You should discuss any medical problems with your
Friday 6 August. On race day, you will be allocated GP before competing in the triathlon. This advice is
to a wave alongside other competing age-group in addition to anything he or she says. On the back
athletes, and all successful qualifying athletes will be of your race number, please write an emergency
contacted by British Triathlon once the results have contact number for someone who is not taking part.
been verified. For more information on this, please *If you have a medical condition put a cross on the
click here. front of your race number, and fill in the details on
the reverse of the number in permanent pen.*
LITTER
Please use the bins provided. If using nutrition MERCHANDISE
products whilst racing, please do not drop them We have a fantastic range of 2021 limited edition
on the floor, take them back with you. Penalties London Triathlon merchandise. The range includes
including disqualification, can be issued for littering. 2021 event t-shirts, as well as technical t-shirts and
hoodies. The full range is available at the Official
Merchandise stand in the Event Village and at
www.livetotri.co.uk/london after the event.
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MYOMASTER If in doubt head to a specialist running shop or
Our official recovery partner Myomaster will have a sports podiatrist for a gait assessment. Feet change
recovery hub on site, providing elite level recovery over time so it’s important to do this regularly as
for athletes that go all in. Keep an eye on your you may require different types of shoe to previous
emails on information on how to pre book. years. If you are planning on using gels or snacks
during the event, try training with them before hand
PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEO
to make sure they agree with you when exercising.
Official photographers and videographers will be
out in force to capture the event – so remember PRIZES & RESULTS
to smile! Marathon-Photos.com will be taking your A medal will be given to every participant who
photograph at various stages of the race and these completes the London Triathlon at the finish area.
photographs will be available for purchase online You must collect your medal on race day. Results
after the race at Marathon Photos. will be sent via SMS text message service if we
have been provided with a British mobile number.
NB: As a participant, your photo may be used in
marketing materials for future years. This also RACE RULES
applies to any spectators at the event. You are recommended to familiarise yourself
with the British Triathlon Federation rules and
POWERBAR
regulations, otherwise you may be penalised for
PowerBar, our on-course energy partner, has made
breaking a rule. Ignorance is no defence!
bespoke training bundles for the London Triathlon
providing you fuel when you need it most. Check For further information visit the British Triathlon
them out here. Federation website here, or call them on
01509 226 161.
PRIOR TO RACE DAY...
We strongly advise training in your wetsuit in RACING ATTIRE
advance of event day. You also need to make sure Where a two-piece race suit is used, the space
your bike is set up properly, as an incorrect set up between the top and bottom may not be visible, so
can lead to overuse injuries and may affect your the two pieces overlap. The competitor must cover
training and race day performance. We recommend their torso during the entire race; this includes front
that you have had a specialist bike fit assessment zips being completely fastened during the cycle and
to get the most out of your bike and to reduce the run segments.
likelihood of an injury.
If the suit has a zipper located at the back it will be
Having correctly fitting trainers is also important to no longer than 40cm. Competitors wearing front
prevent injuries. Trainers take some breaking in and zipsuits must ensure it remains fully done up for the
also have a shelf life of between 300-400 miles. duration of the competition.
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SUPERSAPIENS water and drinks to the event. There will be
Our friends at Supersapiens are at the cutting automatic re-fill stations along the boulevard as you
edge of sports performance technology helping our arrive to the event. There is then a water station on
athletes manage their fuel levels, push their limits the run route and water as you finish. There will not
for longer and achieve greater gains. Glucose is the be any water refill stations in the event village or
body’s preferred fuel source during threshold and transition. There will be catering concessions where
high intensity workouts. Be sure to check us out in drinks can be purchased if required.
the event village and for more information visit our
website here. WETSUIT
A wetsuit is compulsory and it is your responsibility
TENZING to ensure you have one on race day. Hire or buy a
Make sure you check out the TENZING plants HUUB wetsuit here.
against pollution trees on Embankment. Tenzing
All wetsuits are made by HUUB the event’s official
is the world’s first carbon negative energy drink
swim partner and the world’s leading wetsuit
fighting the fight against climate change one Tree at
manufacturer. The wetsuit will not only keep you
a time. For each subscription Tenzing sell they will
warm, but will also help you swim faster as it
offset your whole carbon output for the year!! Check
provides you with extra buoyancy.
them out here.
Surf and shortie wetsuits are allowed, but these are
TOILETS
totally different to a triathlon specific wetsuit, which
There are toilet facilities available in transition and
is designed for swimming and fits like a second skin.
within the main boulevard in ExCeL.
NB: WE STRONGLY ADVISE YOU TO SWIM IN
WAHOO YOUR WETSUIT BEFORE THE EVENT.
Our friends at Wahoo will be giving away 6 Elemnt
Rival watches to the fastest transition time in each This is normally possible by asking at your local
age group category. Be sure to check out the leader pool or by finding one of the many places that allow
board in the village to see if you’ve won! Check you to swim in open water around the country.
them out here. MORE INFORMATION
If you have any further questions about the event
WATER STATIONS
and would like to speak to one of our team, please
This year we are asking all participants to be
email: info@londontriathlon.co.uk.
completely self-sufficient and to bring their own
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Do not compete if you feel or have recently been please flag down a steward or a passing event
unwell. This advice applies even if you are raising vehicle to ask for medical help and we will come
money for charity. If you feel feverish, have had to you.
diarrhoea, been vomiting or had any chest pains
DO NOT RACE! Many medical emergencies in the BTF MEMBERSHIP REIMBURSEMENT
triathlon occur in people who have been unwell but Don’t forget, if you are a BTF member you are
do not want to miss the event. entitled to claim back £5 on your entry as part of
your membership. Please visit the information desk
In the swim, please do not use washing up liquid on race day and bring your BTF membership card
to prevent your goggles from steaming up – this with you to get your reimbursement.
can irritate your eyes. We also advise not putting
your wetsuit on fully until you are about enter the HYDRATION – DRINKING SAFELY
water on warm days. This is to keep you as cool Sensible fluid intake is necessary for a triathlon.
as possible – over heating in them is a common You are expected to bring plenty of water with you
problem seen by the medical team. to the event. Your thirst is the best and safest guide
to how much to drink during the event. You should
If the weather on Race Day is warm or humid do start the race adequately hydrated and then drink
not try for a personal best but rather take it easy small amounts as your thirst dictates. Avoid drinking
and enjoy the day. Serious heat related medical too much fluid before, during or after the race, as it
problems are common, even in the triathlon. If you is possible to get ill from drinking too much fluid (this
are feeling warm, slow down and stop in a safe applies to water OR sports drinks).
sheltered area to cool off – if you still feel unwell
livetotri.co.uk/londonthank you
“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 London 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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