Course

Please make sure you read the RACE PACK  in Full

Swim 750m

  • You can enter the water 5mins before your wave start time.
  • This is a beach start and you will be asked to enter the holding pen through one access point
  • All athletes will be counted into the holding pen.
  • Please take care on entering and exiting the water.
  • The swim course will be one lap of 750m, clockwise.
  • Water safety cover will be provided – if you get into difficulties, turn onto your back and raise one arm in the air, and help will be with you quickly.
  • The North Dock is ideal for first time open water swimmers. The maximum depth is approx 5’ 10” at it’s deepest. It is possible therefore to stand up in the water if in any difficulty. It is compulsory to wear a wetsuit for the swim.

Bike 30km

  • After mounting your bike at the designated line you will take the first left exit at the roundabout (0,5m).
  • The same will apply at the second roundabout and this will take you over the railway line and toward the third roundabout at 1.5m. You will take the second exit here and head down to Kidwelly.
  • You will travel straight through the next two roundabouts as you head through Pembrey towards Kidwelly.
  • The main roundabout on the outskirts of Kidwelly is the turnaround point for the Cycle course and you then re-trace your steps all the way back to the North Dock.

RUN 5km

  • You will exit at the top end of transition.
  • Take care crossing the road and you will head onto the Millennium Coastal Path.
  • You will keep right and run over the railway bridge and follow the path down to your left.
  • You will follow the path towards the Pwll playing fields. This is now a straight out and back run.
  • The turnaround point will be clearly marked and marshalled.
  • The first runner out onto the course will also have a lead cyclist.

Llanelli Sprint Triathlon Run Course