The swim takes place in the Regatta Lake at the National Water Sports Centre, with participants setting off as the sun rises. The calm water and simple route make it easy to navigate, and a short transition means you’ll be out on your bike before you know it.
We don’t have a waiting list – once the race is full, the only way to get in is via our official charities if they have places left.
Your agreement is with Klarna, please check your individual account with them.
If you notify us more than 37 days before the event (before 23/06/2023) we have options for you to choose from;
Please note – if your entry is a charity entry or one which has already been deferred / transferred, these options do not apply. If you have paid by Klarna, your options may depend on whether you have completed all your payments.
The partial refund until 37 days is £170.
If you decide that you need to withdraw later than 37 days before the event, unfortunately it is too close to the event for us to do anything other than remove you from the start list and refund any extras like Parking if they have not been issued. If you are ill or injured, you may be eligible for Free Protection Insurance offered by our booking partner, Lets Do This. Please contact them directly at Support@LetsDoThis.com
The option to defer to the SAME event in 2024 is only available if you entered the event within the first 90 days of the event launching (before 14/11/2022).
To request a deferral, you must notify us in writing (info@outlawtriathlon.com) more than 37 days before the event (23/06/2023), requests made after this date cannot be accepted.
When you defer, you waive the right to further changes or refunds. Additional terms may apply – see the full Terms and Conditions for details.
If you notify us in writing (info@outlawtriathlon.com) more than 37 days before the event (23/06/2023), we can offer an option to transfer to a different race within the 2023 season (subject to capacity, excludes Outlaw Half Nottingham).
If you entered more than 90 days after the event launch (after 14/11/2022), you will need to pay a £25 admin fee prior the deadline to secure the transfer completion by calling the office (01522 699 956).
When you transfer, you waive the right to further changes or refunds. Additional terms and race fees may apply – see the full Terms and Conditions for details.
Sorry but we cannot allow transfers between athletes under any circumstances.
If you notify us more than 37 days before the event (by 23/06/2023), we can offer an option to change your entry to a Relay place. So e.g. if you have an injury which prevents you from running, you could team up with someone else.
A fee will apply to cover the additional racers and the administration – £40 for Outlaw Half Events, £50 for Outlaw Nottingham (the Full) – you can pay this by calling the office (01522 699 956) before the deadline. Additional terms may apply – see the full Terms and Conditions for details.
If you notify us more than 37 days before the event (by 23/06/2023), a Relay Team Entry can be converted to one Individual Entry i.e. one Relay team member can convert their place to an Individual race and the other one/two relay team members will not race.
No refunds are payable on the initial registration fee. Additional terms may apply – see the full Terms and Conditions for details for details.
Yes, you can enter a relay team at all Outlaw Triathlon Series events. This can be a team of 2 or 3.
Yes, you can change the details of Relay team members up to 16 days before the event (14/07/2023).
There are no elite waves at Outlaw events. We award prizes for the overall fastest athletes, but this is not dependent on any professional or elite status.
Prizes will be awarded for standard age groups e.g. 25-29 years, 30-34 years and so on. Please note that your age group is decided based on your age on 31/12/2023 (NOT your age on race day).
As you approach the National Water Sports Centre on Adbolton Lane, aim for the following what3words address: ///moral.ropes.robe
From here you will be directed to the next available Car Park, please follow the directions of the Parking Stewards.
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Camping is managed by the National Watersports Centre and you should book with them directly. Please visit their website for more information – https://www.nwscnotts.com.
There are range of hotels and B&B’s in the local area.
For an alternative campsite we have had Thornton’s Holt recommended, which is about 7 minutes drive away.
Race packs will all be available to collect at the Registration marquee on Saturday in the Event Village, before you rack your bike. Specific opening times will be communicated nearer the event date in your Race Information.
Please remember to bring photo ID with you (a photo on your phone is fine as long as all relevant details are visible). No ID, No Race Pack.
All bike racking will take place on Saturday only and generally will close around 4pm. There are no other options and you will not be able to rack on race morning.
You will need to Register first and put on your wrist band and bike stickers before you can rack. There is no access to Transition without your wristband and you must keep it on until you have removed all your belongings after the race. Specific opening times will be communicated nearer the event date in your Race Information.
You only need to rack your bike the day before the race, all other items can be brought into transition on race morning. You can cover your bike if you wish to however covers can turn bikes into sails, so please consider this. We will remove covers (or any other items left on bikes) if they present a danger.
There is no access to Transition without your wristband and you must keep it on until you have removed all your belongings after the race.
The course maps are available for you to download from our website. It is possible that these routes may be subject to change, however we are confident that these are the routes that will be used. Please note – you may not be able to access all parts of the course in advance of the race and some sections may require extra caution or be unsuitable to use without the race day traffic management in place. There are often major events being held at the National Watersports Centre which may restrict access.
The lake isn’t generally available for swimming as it’s a National Centre for Rowing and Canoeing. A practice swim will be available at some point on the Saturday – details will be provided nearer the time in your race information.
This is entirely dependent on the weather in the preceding weeks. We will not know definitively until the temperature is measured on the morning of the event.
No. Wetsuits are always compulsory for Outlaw events. You can wear a sleeveless wetsuit, but you must wear one. No wetsuit, no race, no exceptions.
The course is fairly flat with only one short climb at Oxton Bank. Either a road or a TT bike is suitable. Please check the course information on the website for details of the route and profile.
The run is mostly flat and mostly on tarmac with some hard packed trails. Road shoes will be fine. Please check the course information on the website for details of the route and profile.
Yes, the run route is open and accessible for training.
Yes, to ensure the smooth & safe organisation of the event, we have some specific cut-off times. The main cut offs for each discipline are shown below, there are additional cut off times to meet within the bike and run portions, these will be detailed in the race information.
Swim Cut Off – 2 hours to complete, plus 15 minutes to clear transition.
Bike – 10 hours to complete (including swim time), with a further 15 minutes to clear transition.
Run Finish – 17 hours to complete the race.
Unfortunately some people do miss the cut offs and we have to remove them from the race before they finish.
You must be ahead of the cut offs at every stage of the race – if you miss one, you will not be allowed to continue on the assumption that you can make up time later in the course.
If you miss a cut off you will not be allowed to continue and you will either need to make your own way back to transition or we will transport you back to the venue if required.
The race will start at 6am.
Yes, and these have some private areas if you wish to make a full change. All of your race equipment is stored in the tents, not by the side of your bike. After the race, there are changing rooms inside the main building with showers available.
You can carry mobile phone, but it must not be used in any distractive manner during the race. You must not play music on it or use it to take photos or recordings during the event. Headphones, of any kind, are not allowed under BTF rules.
Failing to read the Race Information is the biggest issue we come across. Many athletes could reduce their stress and errors by taking the time to read the Race Information fully. Even if you have done the race before, there may be changes to how it is being run this year. Please read your Race Information carefully when you get it so you know how everything will work. We also offer athletes the chance to join in a Q&A with the Race Director.
Other issues athletes encounter include:
· Not bringing photo ID to collect their Race Pack.
· Not making plans to rack their bike on Saturday and thinking you can do it on Race day (you can’t).
· Not knowing where their stuff is in transition. Make sure to visualise your run out of the water and how to locate your bike, same again for T2.
· Not arriving early enough. Remember there is a lot to do before a race, there will be queues for toilets and it may be some distance to the swim start.
Everyone should have developed (and practiced!) their own strategy during training, but most competitors have their breakfast around two to three hours before the start and then drink to ensure they are hydrated. You may find it helpful to eat something small or take a gel or two 15-30mins before your race start.
High 5 is our on-course nutrition partner.
At the Bike Feed Station there will be High5 Energy Source or Water and High 5 Energy gels available.
Feeds stations on the Run course will have a selection from High5 Energy Drink, High5 Zero , flat cola, water, High5 IsoGels and High5 IsoGels Caffeine (mixed flavour) and bananas.
The Swim start will be a mass start. Please ensure that you arrive to the swim start at the allocated time. You do not have to dive in races where a diving start is allowed – you will be able to jump or slide into the water if you prefer.
If you are a nervous swimmer or find that you are being overtaken, you may find it better to position yourself to the side of the main racing line.
Details of feed station locations will be communicated nearer the time however we aim to provide regular and frequent opportunities for our athletes on the bike and the run.
You can only receive a penalty or disqualification from a BTF Official. To avoid being disqualified or penalised, ensure you are familiar with the BTF rules and follow them at all times e.g.
· Do not cross the centre line of the road (ride on the correct side at all times), especially when cornering.
· Do not urinate in public, there are plenty of toilets at all feed stations on the course and in transition.
· Don’t ride dangerously, please ensure that you adhere to the Highway Code.
· Don’t behave in a rude or aggressive manner.
· Don’t draft – ensure you keep your distance from other riders. Once you pass someone it is their responsibility to drop back. There are motorbike referees on the course.
· Do not drop litter!
The venue has various adventure activities suitable for children and adults – have a look at https://www.nwscnotts.com.
On race day, there is a great atmosphere at the venue and spectators get to see you multiple times during the run as well as cheer the other competitors. We will have a race expo, food outlets etc.
Yes, there is. The password is regularly changed so you will need to ask at the main registration desk. Mobile signals are generally good on site.
Yes, we will have an athlete tracker. The link to the tracker will be available from our website in the immediate lead up to the race. We also have various live social media updates. Please note that this is not precise tracking but an average pace based on your time recorded at fixed points on the course.
Yes, dogs are welcome on the race site but they must stay on a lead.
Email us at info@osbevents.com or call on 01522 699950.
Please note that the office will close 4pm Wednesday before the race weekend, after this point you will only be able to reach us via Facebook or at Enquiries on site.
