Ostseeman






Location
Glucksburg, Germany
Race website
Time of year held
July
Approx Athlete Numbers
700
Does it typically sell out?
Sometimes
One word description for the event
Classy
Good for first iron distance race?
No

Tips for overseas athletes getting to the venue:

SWIM

 

One word description for the swim
Glare
Single or multi-lap course?
2 laps
Typically wetsuit-legal?
Yes
Swim course description
Mass start,ocean.

Swim tips

  • Typical bay swim - small waves but, yeah, some 'waves'.

BIKE


One word description for the bike
Windy
GPS map link for the bike course
Video link for the bike course

Single or multi-lap course?
combination

Bike Course description

  • Moderately hilly, windy, very good roads closed to traffic.


Bike Course tips

  • 30km loops so the whole route can be checked out.



RUN

One word description for the run
Varied
GPS map link for the run course
Video link for the run course

Single or multi-lap course?


Run course description 

  • Varied, some hills, town, parks, waterfront, no long straights, lots of shadow.


Run course tips

  • Train on some hills.

SUPPORTERS


Tips for supporters get the most out of watching the event?

  • Good for supporters - lots of loops.  The bike and run have a central 'hub'.


Great places to eat:


Best bike or tri shop in town:


Best pick for accommodation:

  • Campsite at the beach, rent a camper.


Best things for the kids to do:

  • Beach!


Cool things to do after the race:

  • Rent a pedal bike and let the family do it!


Any warnings that people should know about before entering:

  • Jellyfish in the bay...90% not dangerous.


OVERALL

 

General tips:


Best thing about this race:

  • Overall organisation is like a top event at 1/2 the price.

Anything negative about this race:

  • There is a part of the run course where you can't pass.


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