It’s not too late to get involved in city’s triathlon weekend
There’s still time for budding athletes to get involved in one of Chichester’s biggest sporting events.
People are being urged not to miss their chance to take part in the 2019 Natures Way Foods Chichester Triathlon Series this weekend.
Last year, more than 900 participants aged eight to 85 turned out to compete in a variety of races across the two days, and this year event hosts Everyone Active are hoping for bigger numbers.
Now in its 13th year, the Chichester Triathlon has evolved from a single race into a weekend-long festival of activity.
Young people aged eight to 16 can take part in an aquathlon or triathlon on the Saturday, before adults get their turn to compete on the Sunday.
Those over the age of 16 can get involved in a sprint distance triathlon, comprising a 400m pool swim, 33k bike ride and a 5k run. Alternatively they can opt to take part in an Olympic-distance race featuring a 600m pool swim, a 42k bike ride, and a 10k run. Both races can be entered as part of a team or individually.
Competitors can also take part in an aquabike race, consisting of a 400m swim and 33k bike ride, or an aquathlon, which will see competitors swim the same distance but followed by a 5k run. Brand new this year is a duathlon race, which involves a 5k run, followed by a 33k bike ride, then another 5k run.
Ben Polhill, sports development manager at Everyone Active, said: “The Natures Way Foods Chichester Triathlon is a fantastic way for participants of all abilities to get active. I’d encourage everyone, whether experienced triathletes or firsttime competitors, to give come along and give it a go.
“It’s always a really fun day full of community spirit.”
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