General information
- The departure will be given from the banks of the Centre d'Accueil de la Plate Taille at the Lacs de l'Eau d'Heure :
- Bikes and equipment may only be deposited in the transition park on race day.
- DISTANCES : 500m – 20km – 5km
- Minimum age: 16 during the current year.
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Registrations
CUT OFF
- Swimming : 0:30
- Swim + bike: 1:45
- Closing of the race: 2:30
Swimming - 3800m
- ROLLING START from the banks of the Plate Taille Welcome Center.
- A 500m lap.
- Wetsuits are allowed if the temperature is below 24.5° and are mandatory below 16°.
- The maximum time is 0h30
- Due to the race program and the different scheduled starts, warming up in the water will not be allowed before the start.
Training authorized only on Friday from 14:00 to 15:00 and from 17:00 to 18:00
Bike - 20km
- ⚠️ DRAFTING event
- ⚠️ Time trial bikes and extenders are NOT allowed (for more information)
- 1 tour of 21km around the Lakes of Eau d'Heure and Falemprise.
- Course with relief including 340m of positive difference in altitude.
- Bike route closed to traffic.
- 0 feed station on the course
- The maximum time is 1:45 (Swim + Bike)
The routes are subject to approval by the relevant authorities and may be modified to suit administrative, safety or logistical requirements.
Running - 5km
- 1 lap of 5 km mainly along the Plate Taille lake.
- Course including 25m of positive difference in altitude.
- Course composed of 95% asphalt and 5% road.
- 2 ravitaillements 6D :
- The maximum time is 2:30 (swim + bike + run).
The routes are subject to approval by the relevant authorities and may be modified to suit administrative, safety or logistical requirements.
Bibs withdrawal
- The withdrawal of the number can only be done by the athlete himself.
- At the time of collection of the number, the athlete MUST be in the presence of his identity card.
- At the time of registration, the non-licensed athletes will have checked the one-day license (additional registration cost varying according to the distance). If not, the amount will be claimed at the time of withdrawal of the number.
- You need to know your bib number: check your bib number on the registration list before picking yours up.
Prizes
The athletes awarded are as follows:
- the first 3 women of the scratch ranking
- the first 3 men of the scratch ranking
- the 1st man and the 1st woman in each category
Prize-giving ceremony for the podium finishers in each category:
- Juniors (18-19yo)
- Espoirs (20–23 yo)
- Seniors (24-39 yo)
- Masters A (40-49 yo)
- Masters B (50-59 yo)
- Masters C (+60 yo)
- Masters D (+70 yo)
NOTE: Athletes who do not attend the awards ceremony will not be eligible for their awards and/or prizes.
Regulations to be respected
Athletes will be required to respect the rules of the Belgian Triathlon League. We invite you to consult the rules by clicking here.
Any questions?
Consult the FAQ or contact us specifying your event and your distance.