What to wear
What to wear is always a common question in triathlon because of the three different sports involved, and because there are no changing room facilities available at the event, a little forward wardrobe planning is required! We give you a few suggestions and tips below so you're well equipped for the day.
| The Swim |
 Make sure you have a comfortable pair of togs (that you have tried out before race day) as you will be wearing these for the whole event. We don’t recommend wearing a t-shirt for the swim, but by all means wear a pair of bike pants/shorts over the top of your togs if you wish. Some girls also find it more comfortable to wear a sports bra under their togs too (again, due to there not being an opportunity to get changed before the cycle or run).
You can wear a wetsuit for the swim. We recommend you put on whatever you want to wear for the cycle and run underneath the wetsuit. Remember to take your wetsuit off before you start the cycle leg. Goggles are a great idea for the swim, but fins, kick boards, and hand paddles are NOT permitted. |
| The Cycle |
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Before the start of the cycle you may wish to put a t-shirt and shorts on. Tri-Shorts are a great idea as they are padded, but not so much that you feel awkward running in them! You can also choose to wear cycle shoes but most people choose to wear running shoes from this point on. Helmets are compulsory, sunglasses are optional. |
| The Run/Walk |
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Most people don't need to put a lot on for this section having transitioned from the cycle. A hat is probably the most popular item to put on for the run/walk as well as a massive smile as you are headed to the finish!
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| Where do I wear my event number? |
| Event numbers are pinned and worn to the front of your shirt for the bike and the run/walk sections. We do ask that you write an emergency contact and number and any allergies or medical conditions on the back of your race number for safety purposes. |
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