FAQ

Triathlon is an endurance discipline that combines three different sports: swimming, cycling, and running. This allows athletes to engage in the most comprehensive and diverse training among endurance sports. Practicing triathlon simply means you can’t get bored!

During this year’s Sieraków Triathlon, the competition will take place on three different distances:

28.25km: 475m swimming, 22.5km cycling, 5.275km running
56.5km: 950m swimming, 45km cycling, 10.55km running
112.99km: 1900m swimming, 90km cycling, 21.095km running

To participate, you are required to have a one-time or annual license from the Polish Triathlon Federation or another national triathlon federation.

You simply need to fill out the registration form on the website and make the required registration fee payment, and you’ll be added to the participant list.

We emphasize that the day the payment is received in the organizer’s account matters. Your name will only be added to the participant list after the registration fee has been paid.

In Sierakow, all participants are welcome! We have set very inclusive time limits, so you can comfortably complete the race without worries. The majority of our participants are active professionals who do triathlons for enjoyment in their spare time. Of course, advanced athletes are also invited, and we have prepared some attractive prizes for them.

For the distances of 28.25km, 56.5km, and 112.99km, we allow participants to use any functional bicycle. Whether it’s a road bike, mountain bike, or a folding bike, it doesn’t matter. However, due to the nature of the course, we recommend road bikes or using smooth tires.

We absolutely do not allow such a possibility! Such behavior poses a safety risk to both you and other participants because you won’t hear them when they pass you, and you won’t be able to hear announcements from referees and organizers.

During the swimming course, men are required to wear only swim trunks, while women should wear a swimsuit. During the cycling and running portions, men must also wear any shirt covering their torso. We recommend using a one- or two-piece triathlon outfit, but it is not mandatory.When the water temperature is below 15.9 degrees Celsius, a wetsuit is compulsory, and even at higher temperatures, it is highly recommended!

Wearing a helmet during the bike course is absolutely mandatory! The helmet must be fastened before removing the bike from the rack after the swimming stage, and it should only be taken off after hanging the bike up before starting the run.

Any external assistance, except for cheering, is prohibited and may result in a participant’s disqualification. The organizer provides beverages and nutrition at refreshment stations, and handing out drinks and nutrition from outside sources is forbidden and considered external assistance.

It’s an area where participants leave their equipment needed for all stages of the triathlon: footwear, helmet, sunglasses, nutrition, and bike. Each athlete has their assigned spot for the bike and a basket where they leave all their belongings.

Your bike and belongings will be guarded, and only athletes with wristbands will have access to the transition zone. At the exit of the transition zone, the matching of the bike number with the athlete’s number will be checked. Access to the transition zone will be granted after the completion of the cycling leg by the last participant.

The time is measured electronically using a chip attached to the ankle with a neoprene strap. This allows you to not only determine the overall time but also the times for each individual stage of the triathlon.

In the race package, you will receive a set of numbers and stickers with specific purposes:

1. A large A5-sized number should be visible on your waist during the cycling stage at the back, and on the front during the running stage. We recommend attaching it to an elastic band that can be easily rotated. This number should not be taken to the swimming stage.
2. Additionally, you will receive 2 small stickers to be placed on your helmet (one on the front and one on the left side), and 1 larger sticker to be affixed to your bike behind the seat post so that the number is visible from both sides.
3. You will also receive a swim cap with your assigned number, which is used for identification in the water.
4. Lastly, it’s important to have your race number written on your shoulder and calf, which allows for identification of the participant after exiting the water.

In triathlon, on both distances, participation is allowed for individuals who are 18 years of age or older and can demonstrate good health.

Due to logistical reasons, we have established the following time limits for completing the individual stages of the triathlon:

The set limits are significantly extended compared to global standards, and we assure you that you will have sufficient time to comfortably complete the event.

Registration for the Sieraków Triathlon is already open and will remain open until April 30, 2024, at the latest. However, due to the limited maximum number of participants, we recommend not delaying your registration. Once the maximum number of participants for a particular distance is reached, registration for that distance will be closed.

On the cycling course for both distances, there will be 2 nutrition stations located every 11 kilometers. On the running course, there will also be 2 nutrition stations approximately every 2.7 miles. At each nutrition station, you can expect to find water, isotonic drinks, and bananas to help you stay hydrated and replenish your energy during the race.

Absolutely! We are preparing plenty of attractions for all the spectators so that everyone can have an enjoyable day!

The race will take place regardless of weather conditions. However, in the case of exceptionally unfavorable weather, there might be a possibility of delaying the start time or even canceling the swimming segment for safety reasons.