TEENS DISTANCE

(14-15 yo)

500M - 21KM - 5KM

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The Openlakes Belgium TEENS DISTANCE will take place on Saturday, September 20, 2025.

​Registrations

Click here to register   Conditions of cancellation

General information

  • The start will be from the banks of the Plate Taille Welcome Center at Eau d'Heure Lakes.
  • The deposit of the bike and the equipment in the transition park will be done exclusively on the day of the race.
  • DISTANCES : 500m – 21km – 5km 
  • Minimum age: 14 and 15 years old during the current year.
  • The withdrawal of race numbers can only be done by the athlete himself in the presence of his legal guardian.

CUT OFF

  • Swim: 0:30
  • Swim + bike : 1:45
  • Closing time: 2:30

Swimming - 500m

  • Funnel departure from the banks of the Plate Taille Welcome Centre
  • A 500m lap
  • The maximum time is 0h30
  • cWetsuits are allowed if the temperature is below 24.5°C.
  • The swimming suit is mandatory below 16°C
  • No warm-up in the water is allowed before the start
  • Training allowed only on Friday from 14:00 to 15:00 and from 17:00 to 18:00



Bike - 21km

  • DRAFTING event
  • Warning: time trial bikes and extenders are not allowed (for more information, see the sport rules)
  • 1 lap of 21km around Lac de l'Eau d'Heure and Lac de Falemprise.
  • A challenging course with 340m of ascent.
  • Bike route closed to traffic
  • No refuelling.
  • Maximum time is 1:45 (swim + bike)



Running - 5km

  • 1 lap of 5 km, mostly along the Lac de la Plate Taille.
  • 2 HIGH5 supply
  • Course including 25m of ascent.
  • The course is 95% asphalt and 5% road.
  • Maximum time is 2:30 (swim + bike + run).




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 rewarded are the following:

  • TEENS : the first 3 girls of the scratch ranking
  • TEENS : the first 3 boys of the scratch ranking

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.