Finnish Championships in Cross triathlon will be arranged in brilliant surroundings in Lappeenranta on Saturday 3th of September. There are various races to choose from: Finnish Open Championships, Novice and a serie for companies and teams. Welcome to compete in great geography
Route description:
Transition area: On the beach area of Holiday Club Saimaa, located close to the lakeside.
Swim stage: Swimming will be arranged in the forecourt of Holiday Club Saimaa. The inlet is quite sheltered. The average temperature of water tends to be around 17-18 degrees in the beginning of September. Quality of water is excellent. The start and the finish will be in different locations at a range of 200m of each other. There will be various buyos along the route.
Biking: Biking stage will head from Rauha to the west (Repokivi and Valkamanranta) and consist of a route of 5 kilometres that will be cycled once, twice or four times depending on the race. There will be one refreshment stations (at the turnover). The route is physically demanding. Base is sand, trail and sawdust track. You will have to cycle by a mountain bike or by a bike that is suitable for the geography.
Trail-running stage: Running stage will head from Rauha to the east through Karhumäki, where there'll be a turnaroud close to Valmentajakukkula. The stage will consist of a route of 5 kilometres that will be run one or two times. No roads have to be crossed. There will be slopes. The route is demanding physically but not technically.
Refreshment stations:
There will be two refreshment stations; one in the start and one close to the turnaround in Valmentajakukkula.
Venue facilities:
The start and the transition area are located at the Holiday Club Saimaa, so all the infrastructure will be available for use during the race. Spa and sauna are included in the entry fee.
Parking area is located at the hotel and at the holiday area.
Races:
Finnish Open Champioships 1000-40-10 (Standard course): swim stage 1 km, mountain-biking 40 km, trail-running 10 km.
Finnish Open Champioships 500-20-5: swim stage 500 m, mountain-biking 20 km, trail-running 5 km.
Finnish Youth Championships 250-10-5: swim stage 250 m, mountan-biking 10 km, trail-running 5 km.
Novice and Companies/Groups: swim stage 200 m, mountain-biking 20 km, trail-running 5 km.
Series in Finnish Open Champioships 1000-40-10
Men: M Yleinen (General) M20-24 M25-29 M30-34 M35-39 M40-44 M45-49 M50-54
Women: N Yleinen (General) N20-24 N25-29 N30-34 N35-39 N40-44 N45-49 N50-54
Series in Finnish Open Champioships 500-20-5
Men: M U17 M U19 M55-59 M60-64 M65-69 M70+
Women: N U17 N U19 N55-59 N60-64 N65-69 N70+
Series in Finnish Youth Championships:
Boys: M U15
Girls: N U15
Entry fees:
Finnish Open Championships Until February 29, 2016: 60 € Until June 30, 2016: 80 € Until August 25, 2016: 100 €
No late registrations.
Novice Until June 30, 2016: 40 € Until August 31: 50 € At the venue on 2nd and 3rd of September: 60 €
Serie for companies and teams: Until August 31: 100 €
Entry fee includes refreshments along the route, sports drinks and snacks, Finisher -t-shirt, swimming cap, race numbers, buffet at Holiday Club Saimaa after the race, as well as spa and sauna.
Participation can be cancelled for a medical certificate.
Prizes in Standard course and Finnish Championships:
M yleinen (Men general) 1st: 400 € 2nd: 200 € 3rd: 100 €
N yleinen (Women general) 1st: 400 € 2nd: 200 € 3rd: 100 €
In other races there will be item prizes for the best three athletes.
Race office and distribution of race numbers:
Race office (located at Holiday Club Saimaa, Rauhanrinne 1, 55320 Rauha) will be open on Friday 2th of September from 6pm to 9pm and on Saturday 3rd from 8am to 11:30am.
Accommodation:
Further information can be found on the organizer's website.
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