General Race Information

Date: 8th June 2008
Standard Distance: 1500m Swim/ 40km Bike/ 10km Run
Super Sprint Distance: 400m Swim/ 20km Bike/ 3km Run
Junior Aquathlon: 400m Swim/ 2.5km Run
Standard Distance Relay: Teams of 3 people each completing one of the disciplines
Closing date for entries: 30th May 2008
Race enquiries: simonje@ntlworld.com
Tel: 01603 490439
How to enter: See details and entry forms

Race registration times:

Saturday 7th June:
5:00pm to 7:00pm (all races)

Sunday 8th June:
6:00am to 7:30am (all races)
11:00am to 12:00pm (Junior Aquathlon only)

Race start times :

 

Super Sprint Triathlon
Wave 1: 8:00am
Wave 2: 8:05am

Standard Distance Triathlon
Wave 1: 8:15am
Wave 2: 8:20am
Wave 3: 8:25am

Junior Aquathlon
12:30pm

Race venue

All races take in the beautiful aspects provided by Fritton Lake; a swim in the lake is followed by a ride along the public roads that border the Somerleyton Hall Estate. The cycle route is a 20km loop that goes through the village of Somerleyton and past the entrance to the hall. Once back at Fritton Lake the run section follows marked trails around the lake through acres of natural woodland (standard distance) or on pathways around the country park (super sprint).

About Fritton Lake

Fritton Lake is one of the most beautiful stretches of water in East Anglia, extending two and a quarter miles from end to end and covering 150 acres. The lake is considered the jewel in the crown of the historic Somerleyton Hall estate, which covers 5,000 acres. The event includes adult triathlon races at standard distance and super sprint distance plus a Junior aquathlon for ages 12 to 18.


Whatever your sporting background this is truly an event for all the family. Children too young to take part can take a break from watching the racing by using up their energy on the parks adventure playground.

 

Notice Board

Training opportunities at Fritton Lake:

Open Water Swim Sessions
18th May – Only 4 places left!
1st June – Session Full

Triathlon Training Day
26th May (Bank Holiday)
Places still available
(updated 12 May 2008)

Full race details added:

Triathlon race details
Aquathlon race details
(posted 29 Apr 2008)

Cancer charity join Fritton team

CLIC Sargent, the UK’s leading children’s cancer charity, has teamed up with Fritton Lake Triathlon. Every day, 10 children or young people in the UK are diagnosed with cancer or leukaemia. CLIC Sargent acts as a lifeline for these children and their families, keeping them together when the unimaginable happens. Help raise funds for this worthy cause and download the sponsorship form today.
CLIC sponsorship form
(posted 10 Apr 2008)

Team Event Entry Form now available

Team Event Entry form
(posted 06 Feb 2008)

Website launched...

A dedicated web site for the Fritton Lake Triathlon was launched today. This will act as a key communication tool with competitors keeping them up to date with event information.
(posted 03 Jan 2008)

Entries now open

Entries to the 2008 Fritton Lake Triathlon are now open. Entry can be via the entry form downloaded from this site or online at www.entrycentral.com
(posted 29 Nov 2008)

Prizes

All entrants will receive a T-shirt memento plus prizes will be awarded for the top 3 men and top 3 women overall in each race plus in male and female triathlon age group winners in the following categories;

  • Under 23s
  • Seniors (24 to 39)
  • Masters (40 to 59)
  • Veteran (60+)

Local area information

Find out more about Fritton Lake and Somerleyton Hall.