NOTE! Some changes may occur. Always check the Race guide for updated information.
Unfortunately is isn’t feasible for us to organise a full SuperSprint triathlon for youth aged 13-17, this is due to the safety measures, rules and regulations set by the Norwegian Triathlon Federation of which Oslo Trathlon is sanctioned by (i.e. closed roads for other traffic).
Thus we offer a SuperSprint aquathlon, i.e. swimming + running and hope this will not make the effort and honor less important.
SuperSprint is reserved for youth aged 13 – 17 years. The distance is 400 meters swimming and 5 kilometers running and will take place in the course of the other distances, but with customized distances.
We remind you that from the year a participant turns 16, he or she can participate in the Junior class (17-19 years) provided that the participant has a valid junior license. Juniors can run in senior classes up to sprint distance.
Check in and starting procedure
The transition area is for participants only and a valid race BIB is required to enter. Participants are assigned a spot in the transition area that are marked with your starting number. This space is at your disposal, however bags, backpacks etc. must be labeled with the luggage tag and stored in the designated area along the lower fence. Participants are encouraged to organise their equipment to assure a fast and smooth transition.
The transition area will open be open from 07:00 AM and close 20 mins before the first start wave to ensure all participants can make it to the swim start in time. To reach the starting line, participants must cross a timing mat/point to register your timing chip. This registration is important to ensure that your time is correctly measured.
PLEASE NOTE! If you fail to check in your equipment in the transition area before the closing time race organisers reserve their right to revoke you access to start. To ensure everything runs smoothly for all participants, it is important to allow ample time to check in.
Prerace briefing is mandatory for all participants and will be held in the swim start area 15 minutes before the first wave.
Immediately after the prerace briefing there will be opportunity for a very brief warm-up in the water.
Swim
NOTE! Due to covid participants will be sent off one by one in the water, and your time will start when you pass the timing mat by the water.
All participants are provided with a swim cap, which must be used. Own swim cap / neoprene cap can be used under this. Wet suits are allowed if the water temperature is below 22 degrees, and highly recommended if the water temperature is below 18 degrees and for anyone who is not a skilled swimmer. Expected water temperature is between 16 – 19 ºC.
The swimming arena is a course of 400 meters, where you round with the buoys on your left side (i.e., you swim anticlockwise), marked “supersprint”. After swimming, one runs up to the transition zone for changing. Swimming is monitored by guards on land, from kayaks and boats with rescue swimmers.
Run
The running is on forest roads around Sognsvann. After 1 round, you run into the arena and to the finish.
Food/drinks/wardrobes
There will be drink stations at KM 0 and KM 3 on the run.
You will get something to drink and eat after finishing, as well as the opportunity to buy drinks and hot food at the arena.
It is unfortunately not possible to shower/change in the wardrobes at NIH this year.
Doping
Oslo Triathlon / Sportsklubben Rye and NTF comply with Antidoping Norway’s regulations. All participants are responsible for familiarizing themselves with Antidoping Norway’s regulations including routines for testing.
Littering
All littering is prohibited and results in immediate disqualification.
Time limits (sweeping)
For security and safety reasons, there will be maximum time restrictions. However, the time constraints will be generous. “Sweeping” will be done after the last participant. The organizer has the right to remove from competition any participant who is taken in by the sweep patrol in boat / car / bike.
License/ NTF Membership
Remember that the full year license from NTF is free for youth and juniors, but you must be a member of a Triathlon club, for example. Sportsklubben Rye, which has its own group for Children and Youth.
All participants in competitions on NTF’s schedule must sign a license to participate. One can choose between full-year or one-time license. The license can be signed upon registration or when picking up the participant bag. Read more about the license scheme and prices here.
Race pack
Your race pack may be picked-up Thursday and Friday during race week at between 10:00 and 18:00 hrs at
Milslukern Ullevaal
Sognsveien 75
0855 Oslo
Tlf. 23 26 44 30
support@milslukern.no
Nearest stops are:
Ullevål Stadion Metro or Bus
Nearest parking facility is Ullevål Stadion, there is 1h free parking in the sublevel parking garage.
It will also be possible to pick up your start number at the secretariat on race day August 10th between 06:30 AM and up to 1 hour before start. No start numbers will be handed out after this time.
The start number envelope contains a race BIB number (please fill in your emergency information on the back side), temporary tattoos, timing chip w/velcro band and swim cap.
PLEASE NOTE! : The timing chip is the athlete’s responsibility. Timing chip should be delivered immediately after finishing. If you bring the chip home, you must send it quickly and within 3 days to:
RaceTracker AS
Øvre Lundenvei 12
3215 Sandefjord
Chips not returned will be billed NOK 500.
Results
The results can be found live on Race Result and via a direct link published on our website.
Registration
Registration is open from January 11 through August 11. Registration is non-transferable except in the transfer window from May 1 through July 25, when a fee is applied. No transfers will be permitted after/before this period. Transfers are done through our partner, RaceTracker.
Entry fee
Registration fee: NOK 250 (NOK 300 from May 1st)
In addition to a fantastic experience, the participation fee includes a training jersey in training quality, a finish medal and a small goodie bag distributed with the start number.
Registration fees are 50 % refundable before May 15th and are non-refundable after this date.
