The Morzine - Montriond Triathlon

have a go! JUST GET IN AND THE MORZINE-MONTRIOND TRIATHLON

As per most sporting events over the last 12 months, the Morzine-Montriond Triathlon enjoyed an enforced hiatus during 2020. The previous two summers saw increasing participation which supported the triathlon’s aim to deliver a safe, fair and friendly event that’s open to people of all ages and abilities.

The event will look slightly different in 2021. For the first time all entrants will cross the finish line in Morzine, rather than on the shores of Lac de Montriond. There’ll also be an Olympic distance Triathlon, whilst the organisers have signed up to the FFTri Label Mixité accreditation, which seeks to ensure equality between all participants, male or female, beginner or experienced.

WHY DID YOU SIGN UP?

“My friend and boss Mark told me I had to do a triathlon with him. I agreed, thinking it would be a walk in the park, even though I hated running, I couldn’t swim, and I’d never ridden a road bike before. I was then determined to make it over the finish line, which I did in dead last place.”

Pippa first did the Sprint distance in 2018, this year she’ll join the Olympic distance.

WHAT DO YOU ENJOY MOST ABOUT THIS TRIATHLON?

“I enjoy the effort, but above all the atmosphere at the races, which is always superb. Of course this triathlon has a magnificent setting and the course can be adapted to suit different abilities, so everyone is represented. There’s excellent organisation at this event!”

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO OTHERS THINKING OF DOING THEIR FIRST TRIATHLON?

“This is a perfect event to start with, just get in and have a go! You couldn’t ask for a better location with a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere.”

Martine has been competing in triathlons for five years

WHICH EVENT WILL YOU CHOOSE?

Tristars

For children aged 8 - 11 years of age, all participants receive a medal at the end and there’ll be a lucky draw for prizes at this fun, inclusive event.

100m swim of the Morzine pool /// 2km bike ride along the (closed) Palais du Sports road in Morzine /// 1km run in the Parc des Dérêches

The Super Sprint

Perfect for those ready for their very first triathlon experience, this event starts at Lac de Montriond and finishes in Morzine. Individual and team relay options are available, you must be over 12 years old to register and ITU / FFTri rules apply.

300m swim in Lac de Montriond /// 5.5km bike course with 25m of ascent between Lac de Montriond and Morzine /// 2km run in the Parc des Dérêches

The Sprint

Here’s the reward for all that lockdown training you’ve been doing - a more advanced race than the Super Sprint and with separate starts for male and females, this event starts at Lac de Montriond, finishes in Morzine, you must be aged 16 or over to register, team and individual relay options are available and once again ITU & FFtri rules apply.

750m swim in Lac de Montriond /// 20km bike course on managed roads, covering 400 metres of elevation gain in total /// 5km run in the Parc des Dérêches

The Olympic

It’s the big one and we can expect professional athletes from across the region to line up alongside locals at this event which starts at Lac de Montriond and finishes in Morzine. Once again, there’ll be separate male and female starts, individual or team relay options, you must be aged 18 or over to join this event and ITU & FFtri rules apply.

1500m swim in Lac de Montriond which is 2 laps of a triangle course with an anticlockwise swim direction /// 40km bike course with 2 climbs and a total elevation gain of 1000m /// 10km run including 2 laps of the Parc des Dérêches

Registration for the 2021 Morzine-Montriond Triathlon is open until 24th August 2021 and you can discover more details at: triathlon-morzine-montriond.com.