UWTSD Swansea Triathlon Race Profile

Info on the route: Located in the heart of Swansea, in an intimate spectator environment. The UWTSD Swansea triathlon is home to 1500 competitors and boasts fully closed roads throughout the course, enabling athletes to immerse themselves in the fast bike route and scenic run more efficiently. Athletes will start their race with a 750m swim in the Prince of Wales Dock, followed by a 3 lap bike route around the city, finished with a 5km ending at the atmospheric National Waterfront Museum. The triathlon is partnered with and televised under the University of Wales Trinity Saint David. This is a jam-packed day of entertainment and provides an excellent day for the Swansea student experience.

Why should I take part?

The UWTSD Swansea Triathlon is an excellent sprint distance triathlon located across the iconic welsh city of Swansea. Boasting an incredible cross-city course, featuring both seafront and central locations, with an energetic atmosphere throughout, it isn't an event to miss. The event is open to ages 14+ and the distance of the disciplines provides an excellent opportunity for first time athletes to participate in and a fantastic introductory to multi-sports events. 

 

First Timers: 

• Get all of your kit and equipment organised prior to the event.
• Start to fuel your body with the right food the week before
• Don’t try new products or methods on the day of the event – stick with fuelling products and sporting practices that you know and are comfortable with.
• Bananas are a great pre-race snack, but be careful you don’t overload before the swim for your own safety.
• Get to know the event rules in plenty of time. These are to ensure the safety and fairness of all athletes.
• Take full advantage of resources – read up before the event and attend any first timer or pre-race briefings that have been organised.

We have a more in-depth guide and checklist for first timers via:

https://www.swanseatriathlon.com/athletes/first-timers/

https://www.activitywalesevents.com/guides/first-timer-guide-triathlon/ 

 

Spectators:

Spectating can also be a stressful experience – Where to go? Where to eat? We’ve got you covered.

We use What3Words easy navigation app to help locate areas faster and more efficiently. Download the app and simply put in the three.navigation.words noted above for your desired location and the app will guide you there directly.

 

Where to eat:

The Smoke Haus –  beans.early.pouch

La Braseria – dock.fried.violin

The River House – asks.trying.toward

Café Twocann – rate.cosmetic.cleansed

 

 

Public Facilities:

Parking – bulb.hits.part, noses.atom.earth

Toilets – judges.critic.vase, suffice.wakes.return