spectator guide
SPECTATOR GUIDE THE OUTLAW HALF TRIATHLON NATIONAL WATER SPORTS CENTRE HOLME PIERREPONT NOTTINGHAM
SUNDAY 21 May 2017
Welcome We hope this information will help you enjoy your day as a spectator at the Outlaw Half 2017!
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Race Weekend Schedule DATE
TIME
EVENT
LOCATION
FRIDAY 19 MAY
12.00 – 17.00
OUTLAW HALF EXPO OPEN
NWSC – LARGE MARQUEE, GRASSED AREA
SATURDAY 20 MAY
08.30 – 15.30
NOTTINGHAM TRIATHLON
NWSC – LAKE AND PERIMETER ROAD
10.00 – 17.00
OUTLAW HALF EXPO OPEN
NWSC – LARGE MARQUEE, GRASSED AREA
13.25 – 15.30
EMERGENCY SERVICES TRI
NWSC – LAKE AND PERIMETER ROAD
05.00 – 06.00
TRANSITION OPEN (COMPETITORS ONLY)
NWSC – BOTTOM END OF LAKE, BOAT HOUSE AREA
06.15 – 07.00
START OF RACE 4 WAVES, 15 MINS APART
NWSC – BOTTOM END OF LAKE, BOAT HOUSE AREA
06.15 – 16.00
RACE
NWSC - SEE COURSE MAPS *APPROX TIMINGS OF LEADING ATHLETES BELOW
09.00 – 16.00
EXPO OPEN
NWSC – LARGE MARQUEE, GRASSED AREA
15.00
PRESENTATION
NWSC – LARGE MARQUEE, GRASSED AREA
SUNDAY 21 JULY
ESTIMATED TIMES
These are a few estimated times when we expect the competitors to be passing certain areas of the course & also the course records. Male Record Holder – Karl Alexander (2016) Female Record Holder – Cat Faux (2014) Relay Record Holder – TFN (2016)
4:11:12 4:18:56 4:01:18
06:15 - 07:00 Waved Start leading athletes 06:35 Exit the swim 08:50 First bike expected back into transition 10:15 First finisher - get to the grandstand!
SLOWEST ATHLETES 08:10 Exit the swim 12.30 Final bike expected back into transition 16:00 Final finisher - give them the hero’s welcome they deserve!
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Spectator Guide GETTING TO THE EVENT Directions to Holme Pierrepont From the South: Turn off at junction 24 of the M1 take the A453 to Nottingham and then the A52 to Grantham. Follow signs to the National Water Sports Centre. From the North: Turn off at junction 26 of the M1 take the A610 and then the A52 to Grantham. Follow signs to the National Water Sports Centre. The National Water Sports Centre is 15 minutes from Nottingham train station. Sat-Nav users are advised to use the name National Water Sports Centre rather than the postcode as some Sat-Nav’s will direct you to Colwick Race Course as opposed to the Centre. Car Parking The venue will be charging £5 for parking, which will cover you for Friday - Sunday. Please do not park on the road at any point during the race weekend, it is dangerous for the competitors and effects our relationship with the highways department - thank you! You will be required to pay your £5.00 when on site, by visiting the reception desk in the foyer of the main building. You will then be issued with a parking pass which you need to hang from your rear view mirror, anyone attempting to exit the car park without a pass on display will be stopped and asked to pay an additional fee. Over the weekend, we will be using various car parks based around the National Water Sports Centre, please follow the Car Park signs & listen to the car parking stewards when you arrive. Due to the route of the event we will change car parks during the race to ensure that the athletes are not endangered by stationary vehicles on the course. Please note that we would recommend that no valuables are left in the vehicles at all. All vehicles are parked at owner’s own risk.
ACTIVITIES AT THE VENUE There will be the usual catering units and ice cream vans for the kids (big & little) and the NWSC provides a range of family activities on site. Why not try out some of the venue’s new activities while the competitors are out on the bike course and you can keep up with their progress via our online tracker while you’re having fun.
TOP FIVE THINGS TO DO AT HOLME PIERREPONT COUNTRY PARK 1. Scale the heights of the Sky Trail High Ropes Course! Navigate your way around all the different elements; from rope walkways and narrow beams, to the rope swing. For younger children there’s also the Sky Tykes course that sits below the main course and has been specifically designed for children from 3 – 7 years old. 2. Tee off on the Mini Golf Course! Challenge the rest of your family or a group of friends on the new 9 holes Mini Golf course. 3. Get Pedalling! Hire a bike from our Family Fun Park and explore the 270 acres of Country Park and its fascinating wildlife. (Routes will be very limited due to event on Sunday). 4. Master a Segway! Try out a Segway on the newly designed track, specifically designed to teach you how to learn to control the bends and straights in style and speed. OR 5. Relax at the new Country Park Cafe. Hot and cold drinks, cakes, sandwiches and ice creams are available throughout the day. All of the above activities are located in the Family Fun Park area of the site, just before the white water course (score board side of the lake). There are lots of other activities, including a whole range of water sports. Go to www.nwscnotts.com or for more information including pricing & bookings, call 0115 9821212.
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Spectator Guide RACE EXHIBITION Official Outlaw Merchandise There will be an official Outlaw merchandise stand at the event where you can purchase some fantastic items of clothing for athletes and spectators. We will have a range of kid’s items too! CANCER RESEARCH UK - OFFICIAL CHARITY Cancer Research UK will be at our expo on Saturday 20 May. Go and visit them and find out about the fantastic work they are doing across the UK and the exciting range of events they are involved with. We will also have a number of retailers who will be exhibiting throughout the 3 days, these will include: Total Fitness Nottingham – Retailer Partner Retailer Partner TFN has won 220 Triathlon Magazine’s retailer of the year nine times! They are the official Outlaw Half retailer and you can order online via www.tfn.uk.com Blue Seventy – Swim Partner Swim Partner Since 1993, Blue Seventy has designed, tested, refined and crafted wetsuits and swimskins that have been first out of the water at the world’s best races, including the Outlaw. Find out more by visiting the stand and visit www.blueseventy.co.uk EVO2MAX - Bike Partner The British brand will offer custom Outlaw versions of their carbon road and time trial bikes at outstanding prices. Bikes come with a specification that is ideal for the Outlaw courses in terms of gearing & wheel type, and they look amazing!. Zoot – Run Partner Zoot’s award winning shoe designs will get you out of T2 faster whilst providing unparalleled comfort. Visit them in the expo and watch out for fast transitions during the race. Visit their website www.zootsports.com High 5 - Nutrition Partner High 5 will be providing nutrition around the route and on the finish line. Why not check out their products for your next race. Fuel your way to success! Visit their website www.highfive.co.uk ERDINGER Alkoholfrei ERDINGER Alkoholfrei is a refreshing isotonic recovery drink and it will be waiting for the athletes on the finishing line! It provides the body with essential vitamins such as folic acid and vitamin B12 which help reduce fatigue and promote energy, whilst supporting the immune system. Go and visit their stand and check out their website www.erdinger-alkoholfrei.co.uk RaceSkin RaceSkin offers high performance custom team wear and our stunning Outlaw and Outlaw Half cycling kit. RaceSkin prides itself in designing and delivering to the highest standards possible, using its experience and expertise to change the face of UK custom designed racewear. Every kit we design is bespoke, for you and your club alone. Visit their stand and check out their website www.raceskin.co.uk
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Spectator Guide
THE RACE The Swim – 1.2 Miles The swim course is one lap, starting at the bottom end of the lake in front of the boat house. See course map is online at http://dload.osb.s3.amazonaws.com/maps/outlawhalfnotts17swimmap.pdf. The race will start with four waves from 06:15. The start will be via a starter’s horn so make sure you are there to see the start of the Outlaw Half Triathlon! Ensure your camera battery is charged up as the swim start makes for some stunning photography! Perfect viewing areas are available around the NWSC, none better than the purpose built grandstand. For those who fancy MAP KEYthe swim a grassed bank runs along both sides of the lake. Spectators will be welcome and encouraged to follow the following swim the grassed banks, however, please be aware you need to stay off the internal road as this is the start of the bike route – START AND S from TRANSITION FINISH PLEASE LISTEN TO OUR MARSHALS! F MARKERS
SWIM MAP
MAP KEY S F
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TRANSITION
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to Wave starts:Adb olt n L a on 06:15 WHITE CAPS ne L 06:30 SILVER CAPSane 06:45 ORANGE CAPS 07:00 BLUE CAPS Bike Course – 56 Miles The course (see map to the right and http://dload.osb. s3.amazonaws.com/maps/outlawhalfnotts17bikemap.pdf) will take athletes across Nottinghamshire’s countryside. We recommend that all spectators remain within the grounds of NWSC rather than trying to see cyclists out on the course because this will make the race more difficult for the competitors and marshals. Once all the swimmers have exited the water, the leading riders will be returning shortly (see estimated times). There is plenty to do on site and is detailed in the Activities section of this guide.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE INTERACTIVE BIKE MAP
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Spectator Guide
Run Course Similar to the swim, spectators are encouraged to get involved! The run route (see below and http://dload.osb.s3.amazonaws.com/maps/outlawhalfnotts17runmap.pdf) is predominantly around the perimeter of the lake. As the athletes push themselves around the lake, you can follow their progress from the grassed banks on both sides. We recommend spectators stay around the grounds of the NWSC, but please be mindful of athletes running on Perimeter Road and please be aware that trying to pace or give nutrition to athletes could cost them a disqualification as it classifies as outside assistance.
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COURSE DIRECTIONS
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LOOP ONE
LOOP TWO
DEPART START (S) CLOCKWISE EXITING AT (L) ONTO TRAIL PATH, OUT & BACK BETWEEN THE NATIONAL WATER SPORTS CENTRE AND LADY BAY BRIGE (TURN POINT) BACK TO REGATTA LAKE AND COMPLETE CLOCKWISE CIRCUIT OF LAKE BACK ROUND TO RUN START (S).
REPEAT ANOTHER LAP OF THE RUN COURSE FOLLOWING THE EXACT SAME ROUTE AS THE FIRST LAP, THIS TIME FINISHING IN FRONT OF THE GRANDSTAND.
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CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE INTERACTIVE RUN MAP
Finish The finish line is directly in line with the main grandstand; we will be using crowd control barriers alongside the finish chute so high fives will be the order of the day!
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Spectator Guide LIVE RESULTS/ATHLETE TRACKING There will be an online tracker which will be available from most mobile devices. Visit our homepage http://www.osbevents.com to find details.
THE PRIZE CEREMONY The official awards ceremony will take place at the NWSC on race day at 15.00. There will be prizes available for overall top three men, women and relay teams, as well as top three prizes for each five year age category.
PHOTOGRAPHY SportCam will be photographing this event. All images will be uploaded to their website as soon as possible after the event and an email will be send to all competitors to purchase pictures, including from the finishing line. Visit it at http://www.sportcam.net
THANKS It takes a great amount of work to organise an event such as this. Special thanks go to our Team of Officials that help to organise all of our events, Nottinghamshire County Council, Nottingham City Council, Rushcliffe Borough Council, all of our sponsors and finally you, the supporters – the most important people in long distance racing!
FURTHER INFORMATION You can follow us on twitter via @OutlawTriathlon and Facebook.com/OutlawTriathlon. All the information here is believed to be true at the time of going to press. Changes may be required ensuring that the event is organised safely and within the law, these changes may be made without notification. The organiser has the final decision. This information is the Copyright of OSB Events, reproduction of this text or style is forbidden.
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SUNDAY 21 May 2017
Welcome We hope this information will help you enjoy your day as a spectator at the Outlaw Half 2017!
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Race Weekend Schedule DATE
TIME
EVENT
LOCATION
FRIDAY 19 MAY
12.00 – 17.00
OUTLAW HALF EXPO OPEN
NWSC – LARGE MARQUEE, GRASSED AREA
SATURDAY 20 MAY
08.30 – 15.30
NOTTINGHAM TRIATHLON
NWSC – LAKE AND PERIMETER ROAD
10.00 – 17.00
OUTLAW HALF EXPO OPEN
NWSC – LARGE MARQUEE, GRASSED AREA
13.25 – 15.30
EMERGENCY SERVICES TRI
NWSC – LAKE AND PERIMETER ROAD
05.00 – 06.00
TRANSITION OPEN (COMPETITORS ONLY)
NWSC – BOTTOM END OF LAKE, BOAT HOUSE AREA
06.15 – 07.00
START OF RACE 4 WAVES, 15 MINS APART
NWSC – BOTTOM END OF LAKE, BOAT HOUSE AREA
06.15 – 16.00
RACE
NWSC - SEE COURSE MAPS *APPROX TIMINGS OF LEADING ATHLETES BELOW
09.00 – 16.00
EXPO OPEN
NWSC – LARGE MARQUEE, GRASSED AREA
15.00
PRESENTATION
NWSC – LARGE MARQUEE, GRASSED AREA
SUNDAY 21 JULY
ESTIMATED TIMES
These are a few estimated times when we expect the competitors to be passing certain areas of the course & also the course records. Male Record Holder – Karl Alexander (2016) Female Record Holder – Cat Faux (2014) Relay Record Holder – TFN (2016)
4:11:12 4:18:56 4:01:18
06:15 - 07:00 Waved Start leading athletes 06:35 Exit the swim 08:50 First bike expected back into transition 10:15 First finisher - get to the grandstand!
SLOWEST ATHLETES 08:10 Exit the swim 12.30 Final bike expected back into transition 16:00 Final finisher - give them the hero’s welcome they deserve!
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Spectator Guide GETTING TO THE EVENT Directions to Holme Pierrepont From the South: Turn off at junction 24 of the M1 take the A453 to Nottingham and then the A52 to Grantham. Follow signs to the National Water Sports Centre. From the North: Turn off at junction 26 of the M1 take the A610 and then the A52 to Grantham. Follow signs to the National Water Sports Centre. The National Water Sports Centre is 15 minutes from Nottingham train station. Sat-Nav users are advised to use the name National Water Sports Centre rather than the postcode as some Sat-Nav’s will direct you to Colwick Race Course as opposed to the Centre. Car Parking The venue will be charging £5 for parking, which will cover you for Friday - Sunday. Please do not park on the road at any point during the race weekend, it is dangerous for the competitors and effects our relationship with the highways department - thank you! You will be required to pay your £5.00 when on site, by visiting the reception desk in the foyer of the main building. You will then be issued with a parking pass which you need to hang from your rear view mirror, anyone attempting to exit the car park without a pass on display will be stopped and asked to pay an additional fee. Over the weekend, we will be using various car parks based around the National Water Sports Centre, please follow the Car Park signs & listen to the car parking stewards when you arrive. Due to the route of the event we will change car parks during the race to ensure that the athletes are not endangered by stationary vehicles on the course. Please note that we would recommend that no valuables are left in the vehicles at all. All vehicles are parked at owner’s own risk.
ACTIVITIES AT THE VENUE There will be the usual catering units and ice cream vans for the kids (big & little) and the NWSC provides a range of family activities on site. Why not try out some of the venue’s new activities while the competitors are out on the bike course and you can keep up with their progress via our online tracker while you’re having fun.
TOP FIVE THINGS TO DO AT HOLME PIERREPONT COUNTRY PARK 1. Scale the heights of the Sky Trail High Ropes Course! Navigate your way around all the different elements; from rope walkways and narrow beams, to the rope swing. For younger children there’s also the Sky Tykes course that sits below the main course and has been specifically designed for children from 3 – 7 years old. 2. Tee off on the Mini Golf Course! Challenge the rest of your family or a group of friends on the new 9 holes Mini Golf course. 3. Get Pedalling! Hire a bike from our Family Fun Park and explore the 270 acres of Country Park and its fascinating wildlife. (Routes will be very limited due to event on Sunday). 4. Master a Segway! Try out a Segway on the newly designed track, specifically designed to teach you how to learn to control the bends and straights in style and speed. OR 5. Relax at the new Country Park Cafe. Hot and cold drinks, cakes, sandwiches and ice creams are available throughout the day. All of the above activities are located in the Family Fun Park area of the site, just before the white water course (score board side of the lake). There are lots of other activities, including a whole range of water sports. Go to www.nwscnotts.com or for more information including pricing & bookings, call 0115 9821212.
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Spectator Guide RACE EXHIBITION Official Outlaw Merchandise There will be an official Outlaw merchandise stand at the event where you can purchase some fantastic items of clothing for athletes and spectators. We will have a range of kid’s items too! CANCER RESEARCH UK - OFFICIAL CHARITY Cancer Research UK will be at our expo on Saturday 20 May. Go and visit them and find out about the fantastic work they are doing across the UK and the exciting range of events they are involved with. We will also have a number of retailers who will be exhibiting throughout the 3 days, these will include: Total Fitness Nottingham – Retailer Partner Retailer Partner TFN has won 220 Triathlon Magazine’s retailer of the year nine times! They are the official Outlaw Half retailer and you can order online via www.tfn.uk.com Blue Seventy – Swim Partner Swim Partner Since 1993, Blue Seventy has designed, tested, refined and crafted wetsuits and swimskins that have been first out of the water at the world’s best races, including the Outlaw. Find out more by visiting the stand and visit www.blueseventy.co.uk EVO2MAX - Bike Partner The British brand will offer custom Outlaw versions of their carbon road and time trial bikes at outstanding prices. Bikes come with a specification that is ideal for the Outlaw courses in terms of gearing & wheel type, and they look amazing!. Zoot – Run Partner Zoot’s award winning shoe designs will get you out of T2 faster whilst providing unparalleled comfort. Visit them in the expo and watch out for fast transitions during the race. Visit their website www.zootsports.com High 5 - Nutrition Partner High 5 will be providing nutrition around the route and on the finish line. Why not check out their products for your next race. Fuel your way to success! Visit their website www.highfive.co.uk ERDINGER Alkoholfrei ERDINGER Alkoholfrei is a refreshing isotonic recovery drink and it will be waiting for the athletes on the finishing line! It provides the body with essential vitamins such as folic acid and vitamin B12 which help reduce fatigue and promote energy, whilst supporting the immune system. Go and visit their stand and check out their website www.erdinger-alkoholfrei.co.uk RaceSkin RaceSkin offers high performance custom team wear and our stunning Outlaw and Outlaw Half cycling kit. RaceSkin prides itself in designing and delivering to the highest standards possible, using its experience and expertise to change the face of UK custom designed racewear. Every kit we design is bespoke, for you and your club alone. Visit their stand and check out their website www.raceskin.co.uk
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Spectator Guide
THE RACE The Swim – 1.2 Miles The swim course is one lap, starting at the bottom end of the lake in front of the boat house. See course map is online at http://dload.osb.s3.amazonaws.com/maps/outlawhalfnotts17swimmap.pdf. The race will start with four waves from 06:15. The start will be via a starter’s horn so make sure you are there to see the start of the Outlaw Half Triathlon! Ensure your camera battery is charged up as the swim start makes for some stunning photography! Perfect viewing areas are available around the NWSC, none better than the purpose built grandstand. For those who fancy MAP KEYthe swim a grassed bank runs along both sides of the lake. Spectators will be welcome and encouraged to follow the following swim the grassed banks, however, please be aware you need to stay off the internal road as this is the start of the bike route – START AND S from TRANSITION FINISH PLEASE LISTEN TO OUR MARSHALS! F MARKERS
SWIM MAP
MAP KEY S F
START AND FINISH MARKERS
TRANSITION
s
SWIM MAP
s F
N W S C
F
TRANSITION
TRANSITION
N W S C
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to Wave starts:Adb olt n L a on 06:15 WHITE CAPS ne L 06:30 SILVER CAPSane 06:45 ORANGE CAPS 07:00 BLUE CAPS Bike Course – 56 Miles The course (see map to the right and http://dload.osb. s3.amazonaws.com/maps/outlawhalfnotts17bikemap.pdf) will take athletes across Nottinghamshire’s countryside. We recommend that all spectators remain within the grounds of NWSC rather than trying to see cyclists out on the course because this will make the race more difficult for the competitors and marshals. Once all the swimmers have exited the water, the leading riders will be returning shortly (see estimated times). There is plenty to do on site and is detailed in the Activities section of this guide.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE INTERACTIVE BIKE MAP
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Spectator Guide
Run Course Similar to the swim, spectators are encouraged to get involved! The run route (see below and http://dload.osb.s3.amazonaws.com/maps/outlawhalfnotts17runmap.pdf) is predominantly around the perimeter of the lake. As the athletes push themselves around the lake, you can follow their progress from the grassed banks on both sides. We recommend spectators stay around the grounds of the NWSC, but please be mindful of athletes running on Perimeter Road and please be aware that trying to pace or give nutrition to athletes could cost them a disqualification as it classifies as outside assistance.
MAP KEY S
START AND FINISH MARKERS
F
RUN COURSE WITH DIRECTION ARROWS
L
LAKE TO RIVER
A61
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Ma eet
Str
2
12
A6
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Lady Bay Bridge
M
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Da
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S RT O P S
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F
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A60
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Trent Bridge
RUN START
Trent Bouleva
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Lan
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Trent Bridge Cricket Ground
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Rad
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Ad
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A6011
COURSE DIRECTIONS
A52
LOOP ONE
LOOP TWO
DEPART START (S) CLOCKWISE EXITING AT (L) ONTO TRAIL PATH, OUT & BACK BETWEEN THE NATIONAL WATER SPORTS CENTRE AND LADY BAY BRIGE (TURN POINT) BACK TO REGATTA LAKE AND COMPLETE CLOCKWISE CIRCUIT OF LAKE BACK ROUND TO RUN START (S).
REPEAT ANOTHER LAP OF THE RUN COURSE FOLLOWING THE EXACT SAME ROUTE AS THE FIRST LAP, THIS TIME FINISHING IN FRONT OF THE GRANDSTAND.
A52
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE INTERACTIVE RUN MAP
Finish The finish line is directly in line with the main grandstand; we will be using crowd control barriers alongside the finish chute so high fives will be the order of the day!
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Spectator Guide LIVE RESULTS/ATHLETE TRACKING There will be an online tracker which will be available from most mobile devices. Visit our homepage http://www.osbevents.com to find details.
THE PRIZE CEREMONY The official awards ceremony will take place at the NWSC on race day at 15.00. There will be prizes available for overall top three men, women and relay teams, as well as top three prizes for each five year age category.
PHOTOGRAPHY SportCam will be photographing this event. All images will be uploaded to their website as soon as possible after the event and an email will be send to all competitors to purchase pictures, including from the finishing line. Visit it at http://www.sportcam.net
THANKS It takes a great amount of work to organise an event such as this. Special thanks go to our Team of Officials that help to organise all of our events, Nottinghamshire County Council, Nottingham City Council, Rushcliffe Borough Council, all of our sponsors and finally you, the supporters – the most important people in long distance racing!
FURTHER INFORMATION You can follow us on twitter via @OutlawTriathlon and Facebook.com/OutlawTriathlon. All the information here is believed to be true at the time of going to press. Changes may be required ensuring that the event is organised safely and within the law, these changes may be made without notification. The organiser has the final decision. This information is the Copyright of OSB Events, reproduction of this text or style is forbidden.
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