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Mar 2022
Up to 300 athletes set to take part in Harrogate Triathlon
Harrogate Triathlon will return on May 8 — and as many as 300 people could take part.
The triathlon, which will take place in the grounds of Ashville College, has been going for about 10 years and new event director Paul Sykes hopes it will get bigger each year.
The most recent event, in September 2021, saw an increased number of participants after a covid hiatus. Harrogate Tri Club, which organises the event, hopes to capitalise on the eagerness of people to get back into events after lockdowns.
Mr Sykes said:
The event is run by Harrogate Tri Club volunteers. Photograph: Harrogate Tri Club
The main event is the sprint triathlon, which involves a 420m pool swim, 24km bike ride and a 4.6km run. The run goes along Green Lane and Yew Tree Lane whereas the bike ride takes participants towards Beckwithshaw.
The second event, called a GO TRI, is aimed at people who are less confident about tackling the sprint triathlon. It consists of a 180m swim, 12km bike ride and a 2.3km run.
There is also an event for juniors, aged 8 to 18-years-old, which ranges in distances depending on age.
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The Tri Club, which organises the event, said the event was set up in 2012 following the London Olympics.
There will be stands from multiple brands including Harrogate's Cold Bath Brewery and OTE Nutrition from Leeds.
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