BIG LIME SERIES
A Triathlon consist three disciplines, usually swimming, cycling, and running in consecutive order.
Events cover various distances set out by the governing body Triathlon England and competitors race against peers in their age category.
Taking part in a triathlon is very much achievable for everyone with practice. We run sessions throughout the year on each of the individual disciplines of running, swimming and cycling as well as holding small-scale triathlon events in the lead up to the Big Lime Triathlon. All sessions are run by qualified instructors.
For further information or to volunteer at any of our events call 01429 523490 / 07775011815 or email participation@hartlepool.gov.uk
Big Lime Triathlon 2023
When? Sunday 11th August 2024 - 7:00am
Where? Hartlepool Marina
What? Sprint (short) Triathlon - 750km swim, 20km cycle, 5km run
Standard Triathlon - 1500m swim, 40km cycle, 10km run
A Triathlon consist three disciplines, swimming, cycling, and running in consecutive order.
Events cover various distances set out by the governing body Triathlon England and competitors race against peers in their age category.
Taking part in a triathlon is achievable for everyone with practice. Keep checking back for small scale events and go tri activities on the lead up to Big Lime.
For further information or to volunteer at any of our events call 01429 284050 / 07787697643or email participation@hartlepool.gov.uk
To sign up for the Big Lime Triathlon Event and for more information, click here
You can view the 2023 course video here.
Course Record
With 2023 seeing a new course, due to a change in the swimming route, new course records were set!
Andy MacRae completed the new course in an amazing 1 hour, 2 minutes and 51 seconds for the new men's record.
Becky Coleman completed the new course in an amazing 1 hour, 14 minutes and 22 seconds for the new women's record.
Athlete Profiles
We wanted to showcase some of the amazing athletes who have competed over the Big Lime Weekend - click here to view their profiles.
If you would like to take part in our profiles, please email us at participation@hartlepool.gov.uk
Active Root
We are excited to announce that Active Root are our official hydration partners of the Big Lime Series Triathlon!
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Training Plan - Smash the sprint in 8 weeks!
CLICK HERE to view the 8 week training plan that will help you smash our Triathlon.