Our Top Race Day Tips
The countdown to the third edition of the Ultimate Triathlon is on! On the 30th June 2024, a select number of athletes will embark on the journey through the testing Northumberland landscape, and into Scotland on the bike lap. We’ve summed up our Top Race Day Tips here, to ensure you’re prepared for race day, and ready to give The Northumbrian your best shot.
PACKING LIST
THE SWIM
- Wetsuit
- Trisuit
- Goggles
- Swimming hat
- Ear plugs (if you wear them)
- Watch (if you wear one)
THE BIKE
- Bike!
- Number belt
- Bottles for your bike
- Bike nutrition
- Socks (if you wear them)
- Cleats/shoes
- Helmet
- Sunnies (here’s hoping!)
- Bike computer (if you used one)
THE RUN
- Trainers
- Cap
- Running nutrition
FUELLING
You should be close to completing your training by now, and looking to taper in the lead-up to the big day. However, just to make sure you’ve checked everything off your list, it’s a good idea to practice your race nutrition plan, so you’re properly fuelled throughout. Our Official Nutrition Partner, Maurten, have provided helpful guides on how to fuel before and during a race. Read these guides here: https://www.maurten.com/fuelguide. We will also have feed stations available on both the bike and run courses, where you can get a variety of Maurten Drink Mix and Gels during your race. The full list of feed stations and offerings are available in our Event Guide, which can be found here: 2024 Northumbrian Full Race Guide.
RACE DAY PREP
It is strongly advised that you register on site at Kielder Waterside on Saturday if you can, as race day will be extremely busy. You can rack your bike in our secure transition area to save time on the morning of the event. The Registration times are below:
REGISTRATION TIMES
Saturday 29th June – 13:00 to 19:30
Sunday 30th June – 04:30 to 05:45
BFI RACE PASS
To participate in this event, you are required to become a member of British Triathlon and hold a race licence. You must either become a Core or Ultimate annual member here:
www.britishtriathlon.org/join or purchase a single use Race Pass for your race here: www.britishtriathlon.org/events/the-northumbrian_15120.
AND FINALLY…
A word from our organisers, Steve and Marcus Cram:
“We are delighted to welcome you to the 3rd edition of the amazing Northumbrian! Each year we have grown with your incredible support and we are excited about the future of this brilliant event. While the setting and the course undoubtedly provide an iconic stage for one of sports greatest challenges, it is all of you who are the star performers! We are always in awe of anyone who takes on this epic event so its important to all our team that we give you the best experience possible. They won’t work quite as hard as you but wont be far behind.
So Swim Fast, Ride Hard and Run Smooth as you complete the ultimate endurance test in stunning surroundings and cross the line as a fully-edged NORTHUMBRIAN!”
Don’t want to miss out on the ultimate adventure? Entries are still open for both the half- and full-distance, for both team and individual places. Join us now, and become a Northumbrian athlete: https://thenorthumbrian.com/
