Chennai Iron Triathlon, Dec 19 - Registrations Open

Registrations Open

EVENT SUMMARY

• Event: Chennai Triathlon
• Organizer: Chennai Trekking Club 
• Web site: www.chennaitrekkers.org
• Facebook: Chennai Triathlon
• Objective: non-profit event to promote an active lifestyle through sports
• Venue: Ottiyambakkam near Chennai
• Categories: Sprint, Olympic, Half Iron, 3/4 Iron, Full Iron
• Registration: 500Rs/600Rs/700Rs/800Rs includes free overnight stay, refreshments, sandwich, medal, e-certificate, photos

CATEGORIES

• Olympic: 1.5K swim, 45K cycling, 10K running
• Half Iron: 1.9K swim, 90K cycling, 21K running
• 3/4 Iron: 2.9K swim, 135K cycling, 31K running
• Full Iron: 3.9K swim, 180K cycling, 42K running

ROUTES

• Swim: open waters, 150m length
• Cycling: OMR, 22K and 45K U-turns
• Running: 10K loop near Agni College
• Aid stations: every 2.5Kms

TIMINGS/ENTRY/CUT-OFF

• Entry criteria:
• Only good open water swimmers will be allowed (safety)
• Ongoing open water practice sessions every Tue and Thu morning at venue (free of cost)
• Start timings/Cut off: (eligibility for medal/e-certificate/finisher tee)
• Full Iron: 5am - 20 hours (men), 22 hours (women)
• 3/4 Iron: 5am - 15 hours (men), 16 hours (women)
• Half Iron: 5am - 10 hours (men), 11 hours (women)
• Olympic: 5:15am - 6 hours (men), 7 hours (women)

STAY/FOOD

• Travel: Venue is 1 hour drive from Thirunvanmyur, Chennai
• Overnight stay: Agni College of Technology (free)
• Refreshments: available at swimming, running 5K aid stations, cycle 20/65K point
• Food: Sandwiches at Cycle/Run aid stations

BIB/FINISH

• BIB distribution: Friday evening at Agni/Saturday morning at venue
• Medal: received at finish line if completing within cut-off time
• Finisher T-shirt: can be ordered at finish line if completing within cut-off time (250Rs)
• E-certificate: emailed post-event if completing within cut-off time
• Awards: 
• NO price money. 
• Podium awards for top 3 finishers, all distances, open and veteran age categories, men and women
• Photos: extensive photo coverage will be shared free immediately after event

ABOUT CTC

• About: The Chennai Trekking Club is a non-profit volunteer-based community which organizes outdoors, sports and environmental events throughout the year
• Web site: www.chennaitrekkers.org
• Facebook: Chennai Trekking Club
• Media: In the news
• Marathons: Chennai Trail Marathon - Sep 13th, Javadhu Hills Ultra - July 12th
• Triathlons: Chennai Triathlon - Aug 9th, Chennai Iron Triathlon - Dec 19th
• Environment: Chennai Coastal Cleanup - June 7th, Annual Green Day - Nov
• Non-profit: Account summary of the event will be shared with participants
• Green: all events are co-organized by CTC's green wing: Ainthinai

   

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