{"id":674,"date":"2021-06-19T08:23:49","date_gmt":"2021-06-19T08:23:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.f3events.co.uk\/sample-page-copy-2\/"},"modified":"2021-11-27T12:01:53","modified_gmt":"2021-11-27T12:01:53","slug":"faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.f3events.co.uk\/faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
You will receive update emails in the build-up to an event. Finally within 7days of the event taking place you will receive the ‘Final Email’ with the latest competitor notes showing start times, maps and other details regarding the event. This ‘Final Email’ will also be added to our news section and Facebook.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
Age limits are shown below unless the event says otherwise (e.g Youth Duathlons & Triathlons)<\/p>
Triathlon Events
\u2022 Sprint Distance – 16 Years +
\u2022 Standard & Olympic Distance – 17 Years +
\u2022 Half Iron Distance – 18 Years +<\/p>
Duathlon Events
\u2022 Super Sprint Distance – 16 Years +
\u2022 Sprint Distance – 16 Years +
\u2022 Olympic Distance – 17 Years +<\/p>
Swimming Events
\u2022 750m Swim – 14 Years +
\u2022 1.5km & 2.0km Swims – 16 Years +
\u2022 3.0km, 3.8km & 10km Swims – 18 Years +<\/p>
Running Events
\u2022 5km, 6km, 10km & 15km Runs – 16 Years +
\u2022 20km & Half Marathons – 17 Years +<\/p>
If you have further questions regarding participant ages then you can contact the team at\u00a0enquiries@f3events.co.uk<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \u2022 Ironman – 2.4 mile Swim, 112 mile Bike, 26.2 mile Run Wetsuits are encouraged in nearly all open water swims. It will not only keep you warm but it will also help you swim faster. A wetsuit provides you with extra buoyancy across the backside and down the back of your thighs. This keeps you higher in the water… the higher you are the faster you swim. It will aid your swim immensely and help if you start to tire. For further information on hiring a wetsuit please visit\u00a0www.hireawetsuit.co.uk<\/a>\u00a0or alternatively visit\u00a0www.xterrawetsuits.co.uk<\/a>\u00a0to purchase a new suit.<\/p> \u2022 It is\u00a0compulsory<\/strong>\u00a0to wear a wetsuit if the water temperature is less than 14 degrees celsius. If you are looking to hire a wetsuit for an event or even the whole season then our wetsuit hire partner Hireawetsuit is perfect, with wetsuit hires available from \u00a320. Please visit\u00a0www.hireawetsuit.co.uk<\/a>\u00a0for more information.<\/p> If you are looking to purchase a wetsuit then please visit\u00a0www.xterrawetsuits.co.uk<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t You can take part in any of our events for your own chosen charities.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Once you have completed your race the results will be posted online straight away. If you head to the results page on the top menu you will be able to see a list of all the previous events and find your event and you will then be able to view the results from your race. You will also receive a ‘Results Email<\/strong>‘ which will be sent to your email address after the event.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\u2022 Half Ironman – 1.2 mile Swim, 56 mile Bike, 13.1 mile Run
\u2022 Olympic\/ Standard Distance – 1.5km (0.93 mile) Swim, 40km (24.8 mile) Bike, 10k (6.2 mile) Run
\u2022 Sprint Distance – usually about one half of an Olympic Distance Race
\u2022 Super Sprint Distance – usually about one quarter of an Olympic Distance Race<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\u2022 It is\u00a0optional<\/strong>\u00a0to wear a wetsuit if the water temperature is between 14 and 22 degrees celsius.
\u2022 Wetsuits are\u00a0banned<\/strong>\u00a0if the water temperature is above 22 degrees celsius.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t