MIDDLE DISTANCE race on 30 July 2023 gives a challenging but achievable test to push one’s own limits. The Middle Distance race consists of 1,9km of swimming, 90km of cycling and a half marathon of 21,1 km on fast course.
The Middle Distance race will take in the mouth of river Aura going through the heart of Turku. Elite Athletes will start first from the water. The Age Group start is a rolling swim start. The following 90 km bike leg pushes athlete’s endurance but save some gas in the tank, because 21,1 km of running awaits! The run route will center on the viewer-friendly banks of the River Aura. Motivation will be high with the usual festive environment found along the riverbanks in August in downtown Turku.
Three disciplines of sport combine to one unique challenge that keeps the athletes coming back year after year. For some, completing a middle-distance triathlon will be a once in a lifetime achievement, while for others it will be a challenge of pushing their body to new limits.
The Middle Distance will have open category for Elite / PRO Athletes. Age group categories are divided into age groups for every five years, the year of your birthday being the decisive factor. Please check Finnish Triathlon Association’s policy concerning the license requirements for 2023 races – by virtue of the new policy all athletes should have at least a valid national license in force.
Please observe the cut of times for the Middle Distance (calculated from the start):
- Swim 1 hour
- Bike 5 hours
- Finish 8 hours
The registration fee includes all one would expect from a high-level sporting event as well as complete racecourse nutrition.
Registration to SBR Finland Oy events is binding. In case of a barrier to entry, it is possible to receive refund with a medical certificate. The event organizer does not insure the people involved in the event, and each the participant is responsible of their own insurance.
