Outlaw Triathlon




Location
Nottingham, UK
Race website
Website link
Time of year held
July
Approx Athlete Numbers
1450
Does it typically sell out?
Sometimes
One word description for the event
Supportive; outstanding
Good for first iron distance race?
Yes

Tips for overseas athletes getting to the venue:
  • Hire a car - the event is easy to get to and plenty of free parking at the venue.
  • Everything you need is on site and venue is close to East Mids airport

SWIM

One word description for the swim
Flat; simple
Single or multi-lap course?
Single
Typically wetsuit-legal?
Yes
Swim course description
Canal, mass start

Swim tips
  • Self seeded mass start in time brackets set it up for a great swim
  • Stick to the side if you want to avoid the initial mass fun!

BIKE

One word description for the bike
Flowing; fast
GPS map link for the bike course
Ride with GPS 
Video link for the bike course

Single or multi-lap course?
Combination

Bike Course description
  • Fairly flat with some rolling hills only 1 real hill.
  • The course is exposed so challenging if windy.
  • The roads are mostly smooth only a couple of rough patches.

Bike Course tips
  • Take a jacket with you, even if it looks like it is going to be a sunny day.
  • Be prepared for high winds.
Outlaw on a BMX - Sid Sidowski


RUN

One word description for the run
Flat
GPS map link for the run course
Ride with GPS 
Video link for the run course

Single or multi-lap course?
3 laps

Run course description 
  • Laps round the regatta lake, never far away from spectators.
  • Flat and fast. Scenic on river. Laps around lake. Great support.

Run course tips
  • Don’t know what to say - I didn’t get onto the run.

SUPPORTERS

Tips for supporters get the most out of watching the event?
  • Easy to get around, lots of good viewing opportunities at transition.
  • Its all based around venue and buses out onto bike course.

Great places to eat:
  • All the local pubs are good for a feed.

Best bike or tri shop in town:

Best pick for accommodation:
  • Stay with family or air bnb
  • Camp on site or loads of local hotels

Best things for the kids to do:

Cool things to do after the race:
  • Have a beer and sleep, cheer on the later finishers.

Any warnings that people should know about before entering:
  • It might be cold, be prepared.

OVERALL

General tips:


Best thing about this race:
  • Well organized and a fun atmosphere
  • The people involved

Anything negative about this race:


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Thank you to the following people who have contributed content to this page: Craig Willows-Keetley; Sid Sidowski
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