THE SIX COURSES EXPLAINED!
The Lilongwe Triathlon -
A Triathlon for Everyone
Below you will find a more detailed explanation of each of the six courses.
The courses are laid out from easiest to hardest.
If the barrier is because you don't have a bike, email lilongwetriathlon@gmail.com -
we will solve the problem!
The rules can be found by clicking here!
Maps can be found on the dropdown menu. We advise all participants to do a 'trial' run before the big day!
The 'Mini'
Section One - 25m Swim - One length of the BMIS pool. Floatation aids are allowed.
Run Transition - the poolside
Section Two - A run from the pool, past the courts, through the secondary school to the lower, rugby field.
Bike Transition - The forest end of the lower, rugby field.
Section Three - a 400m bike ride around the lower field. Scooters, balance bikes, stabalizers all allowed!
Parents are welcome to join in with their children!
Permitted Ages: 5 - 8
Cost: 10,000 MWK
Aimed at:
First timers, younger children
Where?
All within the safe grounds of BMIS
The Junior
Section One - 100m Swim - four lengths of the BMIS pool. Floatation aids are allowed.
Bike Transition - Bikes will be placed on the upper, Primary field.
Section Two - 3km Cycle - exit out of the BMIS main gate and turn right. Turn left at the end of the road towards Uka Coffee. Follow marshals around this quiet road loop, then head back to BMIS.
Run Transition - Same position as the bike.
Section Three - 1km Run - run from the transition area, past the basketball courts, around the back of the secondary school and finish with a lap of the lower, rugby field.
Permitted Ages: 8-13
Cost: 15,000 MWK
Aimed at:
Younger children and first timers
Where?
Swim and Run within BMIS safe grounds. Cycle aound the quieter roads surrounding BMIS. This course is well marshalled.
The Super Sprint
Section One - 400m Swim - 16 lengths of the BMIS pool. Stopping after each length is permitted.
Bike Transition - Bikes will be placed on the upper, Primary field.
Section Two - 5km Cycle - exit out of the BMIS main gate and turn left to the end of Barron Ave. Make a U-Turn and then complete the same bike loop as the 'junior'.
Run Transition - Same position as the bike.
Section Three - 3km Run - run from the transition area out of the main gate and head towards UKA. Complete the same loop of the quieter roads as in the 'junior'.
Permitted Ages: 11 +
Cost: 20,000 MWK
Aimed at:
Experienced Primary students, Secondary students, First time adults.
Where?
All around the safer, quieter roads surrounding BMIS
The Sprint (Individual and Team)
Section One - 750m Swim - 30 lengths of the BMIS pool. Stopping after each length is permitted.
Bike Transition - Bikes will be placed in the lower car park by the new Pre-K building.
Section Two - 20km Cycle - exit out of the BMIS lower car park gate (2) and turn left. Head towards Likuni round about and then follow the road to Bunda. There is a turn around point 8km along the road.
Run Transition - Same position as the bike.
Section Three - 5km Run - run out of the same lower car park gate and turn left. Continue up Barron Avenue. This is the same as the cycle in the 'Super Sprint'.
Permitted Ages: 14+
Can be completed as a team of 2 or 3.
Individual Cost: 25,000 MWK
Team Cost: 40,000 MWK
Aimed at:
Experienced or older children. Adults.
Where?
Run - surrounding quieter roads of BMIS.
Bike - Bunda bypass
The Olympic
Section One - 1500m Swim - 60 lengths of the BMIS pool.
Bike Transition - Bikes will be placed in the lower car park by the new Pre-K building.
Section Two - 40km Cycle - exit out of the BMIS lower car park gate (2) and turn left. Head towards Likuni round about and then follow the road to Bunda. Turn towards Bunda Hill. There is a turn around point along this road.
Run Transition - Same position as the bike.
Section Three - 10km Run - run out of the same lower car park gate and turn left. Continue up Barron Avenue. This is the same as the cycle in the 'Super Sprint' x 2.
Permitted Ages: 16+
Cost: 30,000 MWK
Aimed at:
Experienced Secondary Students and Experienced Adults.
Where?
Run - surrounding quieter roads of BMIS x 2
Bike - Bunda bypass towards Bunda hill.