The Race
The Mazda London Triathlon 2007 had over 13,000 entrants and over 50,000 spectators making it the largest Triathlon in the world. Entry to the 2008 race is still available via the events official charities. Visit the website for more information www.thelondontriathlon.com

So what is a Triathlon?
Triathlon is the fastest growing multidiscipline sport in the UK. The sport comprises of a Swim, a Cycle, and a Run.
You can compete over the following distances:

• Super Sprint Distance-400m (swim)/10km (bike)/2.5km (run)
• Sprint Distance-750m/20km/5km
• Olympic Distance-1500m/40km/10km

Race Format                     
The Mazda London Triathlon starts in the Royal Victoria Dock. (ExCeL). Competitors will enter the water via a pontoon and wait in the water until the horn starts the race.

Swimmers exit the water via a pontoon and will take their wetsuits off, place it in the bags provided, and enter into transition. Competitors will find their bikes in transition and make their way to the 'Bike Out' exit. Competitors are not able to start cycling until they are outside Transition and safely in the 'Bike Mount Zone'. Helmets must be worn at all times.

Once the correct number of bike laps has been completed, cyclists enter transition via the 'Bike In' entrance, dismounting in the 'Dismount Zone'. The cyclists then rack their bikes in the designated spot in Transition, and head out on the Run leg via the 'Run Out' Exit. After the correct number of run laps each competitor crosses the finish line and claims their finisher’s medal!

Individual entries closed on 31st January 2008. However, you can also enter via a charity or as a team of three by the end June 2007. For a list of the charities involved with The Mazda London Triathlon 2008, please visit www.thelondontriathlon.com. They offer great support for budding triathletes and would really appreciate your support. Contact them today!

For more information or to register to take part, please visit www.thelondontriathlon.com