RULEBOOKplease read carefully

livetotri.co.uk/blenheim 12th - 13th SEPTEMBER 2020

AIM: To cover the furthest race distance, during racing hours, over event weekend. Only completed triathlons will count - distance will be measured by taking the official course length (per race distance) times the amount of laps achieved.

DECLARATION OF THE WINNER: The Official winner will be announced in the Post Event Newsletter once all entries have been verified. Weekend Warriors (WW) will also be able to view their split time for each triathlon completed.

THE WEEKEND WARRIOR RACE PROCEDURE1. All WW will receive their race packs in the post in time for the event.2. WW should collect a timing chip from chip collection and then head to their transition (pictured on the cover)3. There will be a photo-call in WW transition, prior to heading down to swim assembly.4. At swim assembly, WW will receive their safety briefing and introductions, please do not be late for this

as it may result in you missing the start. N.B. WW do not need to attend subsequent briefings; they can go straight to the swim timing official, when they start their next wave.

5. Once WW have finished a triathlon, they can take any official route back to the start, either over the pedestrian bridge through the courtyard (as per the yellow dotted line on the map below), or to use the 2 official crossing points. Please be considerate to the public.

6. WW do not need to return to transition after each triathlon, however they need to co-ordinate getting their wetsuits back to swim start and their shoes back to transition.

7. Before starting their next triathlon, WW must make themselves known to the swim timing official (this person will be pointed out to you in your safety briefing)

8. WW must be granted permission by the swim safety team to walk onto the pontoon before entering the water; do not run on the pontoon.

9. WW can start each new race when they want (except the first of each day). Except: a. When there is a collection of WW within 5 mins of each other, you may be asked to wait a short

while for additional WW participants if you are setting off close together, so we can ensure we provide you with appropriate water safety cover.

b. If you are within 5 minutes of an official wave start, you will be asked to start with that wave c. Male WW will be set off 2 mins before any women only waves. d. Times for start of first wave and last opportunity to do a race will be confirmed no later than

4 weeks prior to the event.10. WW MUST OBEY MARSHALLS AT ALL TIMES OR THEY WILL BE DISQUALIFIED.

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Swim

Bike ExitView Point

Swim StartView Point

Assembly

Area

Vanbrugh’s Grand Bridge

Queen Pool

Access

Main Entrance

Bike In/ Out

Run Out

Swim In

(Bike Racking)TRANSITION

Woodstock Gate

ROUTE KEY

PALACE FACILITIES

Car park

Toilets

Accessible Car Parking

Keep Britain Tidy

Changing Room

Swim course

Bike course

Run course

Competitor route from swim exit to transition

Competitor and spectator access to transition and swim assemb ly area

Pedestrian and dog route

Car entrance/exit

RACE MAP KEY

Competitor Village, chip merchandise, sponsor stands and helpdesk

Spectator Crossing Point

Water Station

First Aid / medic tent

No Dogs

Kids Zone

Team Relay Meeting Point

Unstoppables Cheer Zone

Food and Beverage

SIS GO Isotonic Energy Gel

Water and SIS GO Electrolyte drink

ERDINGER Alkoholfrei

Viewing Point

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Swim

Bike ExitView Point

Swim StartView Point

Assembly

Area

Vanbrugh’s Grand Bridge

Queen Pool

Access

Main Entrance

Bike In/ Out

Run Out

Swim In

(Bike Racking)TRANSITION

Woodstock Gate

ROUTE KEY

PALACE FACILITIES

Car park

Toilets

Accessible Car Parking

Keep Britain Tidy

Changing Room

Swim course

Bike course

Run course

Competitor route from swim exit to transition

Competitor and spectator access to transition and swim assemb ly area

Pedestrian, dog route & Weekend Warrior

Car entrance/exit

RACE MAP KEY

Event Village, chip merchandise, sponsor stands and helpdesk

Spectator Crossing Point

Water Station

First Aid / medic tent

No Dogs

Kids Zone

Team Relay Meeting Point

Unstoppables Cheer Zone

Food and Beverage

Viewing Point

route back to start

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Mel C completing the Blenheim Triathalon 2016

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Pleasure Gardens Station

Car Exit

Eagle Gate

The Pleasure Gardens

The Exedra

Car Entrance Hensington Gate Entrance

Palace Station

Visitor Main Entrance

The Italian Garden

(No Access)

South Lawn

Sprint Turn

Super Sprint Turn

Swim ExitView Point

Bike ExitView Point

Finish View Point

Transition View Point

ROUTE MAP

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Mel C completing the Blenheim Triathalon 2016

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ROUTE MAPCheck 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.

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Swim

Bike ExitView Point

Swim StartView Point

Assembly

Area

Vanbrugh’s Grand Bridge

Queen Pool

Access

Main Entrance

Bike In/ Out

Run Out

Swim In

(Bike Racking)TRANSITION

Woodstock Gate

ROUTE KEY

PALACE FACILITIES

Car park

Toilets

Accessible Car Parking

Keep Britain Tidy

Changing Room

Swim course

Bike course

Run course

Competitor route from swim exit to transition

Competitor and spectator access to transition and swim assemb ly area

Pedestrian and dog route

Car entrance/exit

RACE MAP KEY

Competitor Village, chip merchandise, sponsor stands and helpdesk

Spectator Crossing Point

Water Station

First Aid / medic tent

No Dogs

Kids Zone

Team Relay Meeting Point

Unstoppables Cheer Zone

Food and Beverage

SIS GO Isotonic Energy Gel

Water and SIS GO Electrolyte drink

ERDINGER Alkoholfrei

Viewing Point

R

Mel C completing the Blenheim Triathalon 2016

blenheim_ad_168 x 245mm_v1.indd 1 06/04/2017 12:32

Swim

Bike ExitView Point

Swim StartView Point

Assembly

Area

Vanbrugh’s Grand Bridge

Queen Pool

Access

Main Entrance

Bike In/ Out

Run Out

Swim In

(Bike Racking)TRANSITION

Woodstock Gate

ROUTE KEY

PALACE FACILITIES

Car park

Toilets

Accessible Car Parking

Keep Britain Tidy

Changing Room

Swim course

Bike course

Run course

Competitor route from swim exit to transition

Competitor and spectator access to transition and swim assemb ly area

Pedestrian, dog route & Weekend Warrior

Car entrance/exit

RACE MAP KEY

Event Village, chip merchandise, sponsor stands and helpdesk

Spectator Crossing Point

Water Station

First Aid / medic tent

No Dogs

Kids Zone

Team Relay Meeting Point

Unstoppables Cheer Zone

Food and Beverage

Viewing Point

route back to start

R

Mel C completing the Blenheim Triathalon 2016

blenheim_ad_168 x 245mm_v1.indd 1 06/04/2017 12:32

The Bloodwise Blenheim Palace Triathlon | 11

Swim

Bike ExitView Point

Swim StartView Point

Assembly

Area

Vanbrugh’s Grand Bridge

Queen Pool

Access

Main Entrance

Bike In/ Out

Run Out

Swim In

(Bike Racking)TRANSITION

Woodstock Gate

ROUTE KEY

PALACE FACILITIES

Car park

Toilets

Accessible Car Parking

Keep Britain Tidy

Changing Room

Swim course

Bike course

Run course

Competitor route from swim exit to transition

Competitor and spectator access to transition and swim assemb ly area

Pedestrian and dog route

Car entrance/exit

RACE MAP KEY

Competitor Village, chip merchandise, sponsor stands and helpdesk

Spectator Crossing Point

Water Station

First Aid / medic tent

No Dogs

Kids Zone

Team Relay Meeting Point

Unstoppables Cheer Zone

Food and Beverage

SIS GO Isotonic Energy Gel

Water and SIS GO Electrolyte drink

ERDINGER Alkoholfrei

Viewing Point

R

Mel C completing the Blenheim Triathalon 2016

blenheim_ad_168 x 245mm_v1.indd 1 06/04/2017 12:32

Swim

Bike ExitView Point

Swim StartView Point

Assembly

Area

Vanbrugh’s Grand Bridge

Queen Pool

Access

Main Entrance

Bike In/ Out

Run Out

Swim In

(Bike Racking)TRANSITION

Woodstock Gate

ROUTE KEY

PALACE FACILITIES

Car park

Toilets

Accessible Car Parking

Keep Britain Tidy

Changing Room

Swim course

Bike course

Run course

Competitor route from swim exit to transition

Competitor and spectator access to transition and swim assemb ly area

Pedestrian, dog route & Weekend Warrior

Car entrance/exit

RACE MAP KEY

Event Village, chip merchandise, sponsor stands and helpdesk

Spectator Crossing Point

Water Station

First Aid / medic tent

No Dogs

Kids Zone

Team Relay Meeting Point

Unstoppables Cheer Zone

Food and Beverage

Viewing Point

route back to start

R

Mel C completing the Blenheim Triathalon 2016

blenheim_ad_168 x 245mm_v1.indd 1 06/04/2017 12:32

The Bloodwise Blenheim Palace Triathlon | 11

Swim

Bike ExitView Point

Swim StartView Point

Assembly

Area

Vanbrugh’s Grand Bridge

Queen Pool

Access

Main Entrance

Bike In/ Out

Run Out

Swim In

(Bike Racking)TRANSITION

Woodstock Gate

ROUTE KEY

PALACE FACILITIES

Car park

Toilets

Accessible Car Parking

Keep Britain Tidy

Changing Room

Swim course

Bike course

Run course

Competitor route from swim exit to transition

Competitor and spectator access to transition and swim assemb ly area

Pedestrian and dog route

Car entrance/exit

RACE MAP KEY

Competitor Village, chip merchandise, sponsor stands and helpdesk

Spectator Crossing Point

Water Station

First Aid / medic tent

No Dogs

Kids Zone

Team Relay Meeting Point

Unstoppables Cheer Zone

Food and Beverage

SIS GO Isotonic Energy Gel

Water and SIS GO Electrolyte drink

ERDINGER Alkoholfrei

Viewing Point

R

Mel C completing the Blenheim Triathalon 2016

blenheim_ad_168 x 245mm_v1.indd 1 06/04/2017 12:32

Swim

Bike ExitView Point

Swim StartView Point

Assembly

Area

Vanbrugh’s Grand Bridge

Queen Pool

Access

Main Entrance

Bike In/ Out

Run Out

Swim In

(Bike Racking)TRANSITION

Woodstock Gate

ROUTE KEY

PALACE FACILITIES

Car park

Toilets

Accessible Car Parking

Keep Britain Tidy

Changing Room

Swim course

Bike course

Run course

Competitor route from swim exit to transition

Competitor and spectator access to transition and swim assemb ly area

Pedestrian, dog route & Weekend Warrior

Car entrance/exit

RACE MAP KEY

Event Village, chip merchandise, sponsor stands and helpdesk

Spectator Crossing Point

Water Station

First Aid / medic tent

No Dogs

Kids Zone

Team Relay Meeting Point

Unstoppables Cheer Zone

Food and Beverage

Viewing Point

route back to start

R

Mel C completing the Blenheim Triathalon 2016

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WW Route

THE WEEKEND WARRIOR RULES• Wetsuits are compulsory.• All BTF rules and regulations must be followed at all points.• You are undertaking an extreme endurance challenge – there is qualified medical support at the event

should you feel unwell, but please be sensible and compete within your own capability.• In transition, all participants will keep the same place on the racking throughout the race day, but you

must take your bike home with you on Saturday night as we do not offer over-night racking for security reasons.

• WW do not take priority over other participants on the event. Other participants may hold you up or get in your way, please appreciate this is unavoidable at a mass participation event.

• Please remember for some people this will be their first ever triathlon, please treat everyone out on the course with respect.

SUPPORT TEAMS• Each WW will be provided with 2 wristbands, one for the athlete and one for a member of their support

team – this spare wristband will grant that person access to transition.• Support crew are only allowed in transition, not on the course itself.

SUPPLIED TO WEEKEND WARRIORS• Two swim caps (different colour from other participant)• Two wristbands (one for WW one for member of support crew)• Race Bib• Bike Number• Helmet Number

WARRIORS FOR CHARITYThis year, Blood cancer UK are challenging Weekend Warriors to come together to raise £20,000 to beat blood cancer at Blenheim in 2020. This year they will be marking their 60th anniversary, so we want to make this our biggest fundraising year yet.

In return for your fantastic efforts both on and off the course, Blood cancer UK are offering each Weekend Warrior fantastic fundraising incentives to get you kitted out for the weekend:

• Kick start your individual fundraising and receive a fantastic Blood cancer UK technical running t-shirt

• Raise £200 to receive a tri-belt to help make those transitions that much smoother

• Hit the £400 mark and you’ll look the part in your very own high-spec Blood cancer UK tri-suit!

Blood cancer UK will be supporting you through every step of your fundraising journey and are confident that with their support, you can absolutely smash your fundraising target!

The easiest way to kick start your fundraising is by setting up your JustGiving page. It only takes a couple of minutes, so set up your page today to help us beat blood cancer!

ABOUT BLOOD CANCER UKBlood cancer UK are the UK’s leading blood cancer research charity.

Blood cancer is the fifth most common cancer in the UK. While huge progress has been made in improving treatment since Blood cancer UK started in 1960, it is still the third biggest cause of UK cancer deaths - taking more lives each year than breast or prostate cancer.

Everything Blood cancer UK do is focused on improving the lives of everyone affected by blood cancer:

• Research - We fund research to improve treatment and care for people living with all types of blood cancer, including leukaemia, lymphoma and myeloma.

• Support & information - We provide everyone affected by blood cancer with information they can trust, in language they can understand.

• Campaign - We are the voice of the 240,000 people in the UK with blood cancer at senior levels of Government, Parliament and the NHS.

Blood cancer UK believe that in the next 30 years we’ll be able to beat blood cancer, and your help now can help us to make it sooner. So set up your JustGiving page now to help us beat blood cancer at Blenheim.

Thank you for your support and best of luck. You’re truly unstoppable!