Race Information
Detailed race information is now available. Please ensure you read it in full as it outlines everything you need to know to prepare for race day. This is packed full of useful information, including your start times, directions to the venue, course information and so on.
Our Title Sponsor and Official Charity
Human Race are delighted to be working with The Prostate Cancer Charity our Title Sponsor and Official Charity for this event with the objective to dramatically raise their profile so they can continue to fight prostate cancer on all fronts - research, support, information and campaigning. Use your place in this event to raise awareness and funds for the Charity's vital work.
Our Race Sponsors
Sanderson International Marketing (SIM) is a marketing consultancy specialising in new product creation and international agency networks. Iain Sanderson has considerable experience in both arenas and is a well known agency Director as well as Chairman of the Marketing Industry Triathlon. Phone 02073866600 or email iain@sandersonim.com for more info.
Arc The brand activation arm of the Leo Burnett Group are this year’s Race Sponsor of the Super Sprint Relay Team Triathlon.
Kreate are proud to be Race Sponsor of the Sprint Triathlon this year. Kreate is an award winning experiential marketing solutions supported by 'can do' attitude. Staffing and implementation specialists across multiple sectors. Setting the industry bar since 1996.
My Dish Race sponsor of the Olympic Triathlon 2010. MyDish is a recipe sharing website that was backed by Deborah Meaden on Dragon’s Den. On MyDish you can FIND easy homemade recipes from across the UK, STORE your own recipes and SHARE the recipes with family and friends (a Facebook for foodies).
Click on this link and sign up to the triathlon group on MyDish – TriDish and add your recipe for success. MyDish and the triathlon are trying to collect great recipes for people to use before they compete in athletic events such as the forthcoming Marketing Industry Triathlon. ‘What do you eat before you compete?’
Dynamic New Alliances (DNA) are delighted to be Race Sponsor of the 3Quarter Relay Team Triathlon 2010. DNA is a recruitment, search and career consultancy that specialise in sourcing talent for the marketing services industry.
They will all be onsite at the event taking part and making sure you have a brilliant day out immersed in the wonderful world of marketing. Prepare for the unexpected!
Water Temperature and Wetsuits
The water temperature today is 17 degrees which will make wetsuits optional and we will give you an update before race day. We would recommend that you wear a wetsuit, however it doesn’t matter what type of wetsuit you use, but a triathlon specific one is designed to give you added buoyancy and mobility for swimming. Contact TriandRun for hire.
Speedo
Speedo takes their expertise in water to create the TriathELITE range of tri specific clothing apparel and accessories which provide added performance, speed and endurance. Speedo’s acclaimed research and development team, Aqualab, have created hi-tech performance triathlon products for triathletes of all abilities. This means whether you are trying triathlon for the first time or you are an elite athlete, you will find the appropriate Speedo equipment necessary to get the most from your tri-performance.
The Speedo TriathELITE collection comprises of wetsuits, tri suits, goggles, caps, bags, towels, training items, accessories and even a waterproof MP3 player. View their full range of TriathELITE products at www.speedo.co.uk/TriathELITE. Click here to benefit from 20% off all Speedo wetsuits by entering the code ‘wetsuitoffer’ when you buy online.
Nutrition and SIS
What nutrition will you use during the race? Have a look at Science in Sport’s (SIS) website as it’s packed full of useful tips and information with online purchase available.
Craft
Since 1977, Craft has designed clothing to work with every body, in every climate and they have a specialist Triathlon range. Check out their website for the full range.
TriandRun Special Offer
Our official retailer, TriandRun, will be onsite with a special offer exclusively for you. Buy a triandrun bike and get £150 worth of tri-kit (including a MET helmet and EXUSTAR clip-in pedals and bike shoes) FREE on any orders placed before the end of June 2010 AND if you buy a wetsuit before the end of June you will also receive a free Speedo swim pack (including goggles, swim cap and water bottle) valued at £30! To find out more click here, phone 0208 500 4841 or visit one of their stores in Chigwell, Wimbledon or Canary Wharf. If you purchase online or over the phone please quote ‘humanrace’.
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Car Parking
Please leave plenty of time to get here. Car parking will be at the side of the bike course. The only access will be via the MAIN access road. Just follow the signs as you come into the venue to the designated event car park. You will have at least an 800m walk to the race site, so allow yourself extra time after you have parked your car. It could take you 15 or 20 minutes to walk from your car. Please keep off the bike course and do not cross any roped-off areas. Arrival and departure is allowed any time.
Registration
Please allow plenty of time to register, collect your race numbers, t-shirt, swim cap and timing chip, stick your numbers on your cycle helmet and bike, and rack your bike. Bring your BTF race licence if you have one, or £5 for day membership. You will also need to bring some ID.
Electronic Timing
Don’t forget to collect your timing chip from registration. This is to be worn on your ankle. Your result should be available very soon after you finish and you will be able to view the live results on a big screen in the café area upstairs in the Boathouse.
Medical
If you have any known medical condition (such as diabetes, asthma, allergy to penicillin, etc.), please write any medical details on the back of your race number and put a small indelible red cross on the front of your number to indicate a known medical issue. Whether you have a medical condition or not, if you feel unwell on race day - don’t race!
Food and Drink
There is a café serving hot and cold drinks and food upstairs in the Boathouse as well as several food and drink vans in the sponsor village.
Showers, Changing Rooms and Lockers
There are hot showers, changing rooms and lockers available upstairs in the Boathouse.
Finally
Good luck with your training and preparations and will be in contact again before race day. Until then, keep up the training, spread the word about the event and help us raise awareness and funds for The Prostate Cancer Charity's vital work!
With best wishes
The Human Race Team
www.humanrace.co.uk
UPCOMING EVENTS
10 July Kids’ Toddle for 1-4yr olds
10 July Kids’ Scootathlon for 4-8yr olds
10 July SUSO Open Water Triathlon for 8-17yr olds
11 July BananaMan Triathlon
28 July 220 Evening Series - Sprint Race 3
01 Aug Nokia Thames Swim
25 Aug 220 Evening Series - Sprint Race 4
04 Sep Eton Half Iron Aquathlon
04 Sep Eton Half Marathon
04 Sep The Great Big Open Water Swim
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