The Event
The Stratford 220 Triathlon is a fun but challenging event set around the historic town of Stratford-upon-Avon. The event is aimed at all abilities, at all levels of fitness, from complete novice to club and pro triathlete, as well as charity and fun competitors. All entrants receive the free quality official race T-shirt and there are prizes for top 3 male and female in both the Fun & Sprint competitions as well as age group prizes in the Sprint Triathlon and general spot prizes. Whilst you are at the race you can visit the 2008 Triathlon Show for free, making Stratford a great day out for all the family and a chance for you to see all the latest products the world of triathlon has to offer.

The Course
The race starts from the 33 metre heated indoor pool in the leisure centre, followed by a one lap fast flat cycle course which heads out towards the town of Warwick, in the Warwickshire countryside, before returning to Stratford for the final discipline. The run is out alongside the picturesque river Avon and back to the Leisure and Visitor Centre to the finish line. The run course is once out and back for The Fun Triathlon and twice out and back for the Sprint and Relay Triathlon. The course is spectator friendly and all the action can be seen at the rear of the Leisure Centre where the main transition area and finish line are situated.

The Stratford 220 Triathlon hosts The National Triathlon Show 2008
See all the latest in triathlon bikes, clothing, wetsuits, footwear, training aids, go faster accessories, magazines, books etc in fact everything from triathlons top brand names. Gain valuable training and racing tips for all abilities on swimming, cycling, running and fitness at the 2007 National Triathlon Show.

For the Triathlon all you will need is
Swimming goggles (not compulsory but recommended), swimming costume or trunks, bicycle (must be road worthy), cycle helmet & running shoes or trainers.

Getting there & staying over
The venue is just 5 miles off the M40 at junction 15, follow the signs for Stratford-upon-Avon and look for the Leisure and Visitor Centre as you approach the town (it is on the left hand side). Parking is available in the pay and display at the centre at very reasonable charges, (also ideal for shopping and sight seeing!). There are ample toilets, showers and baby changing facilities at the centre. There is a cafe, and restaurant serving a selection of hot and cold meals and beverages. For a brochure on accommodation to fit your budget from hotels to camping call tourist information on 01789 293127 or visit the website www.shakespeare-country.co.uk

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