Are you up for a challenge?

Published Wednesday, 26th January 2022

Details of Hartlepool’s Big Lime Weekend 2022 have been announced and online entries are now being taken.

The weekend, organised by Hartlepool Borough Council, will take place from Friday August 12th-Sunday August 14th and comprises a predictor swim, an aquathlon and a triathlon.

People keen to take on the challenge of one or more of the events are being urged to book early to reserve their places.

The events are open to people of all abilities, including experienced triathletes and complete novices looking to take on their first challenge.

Dan Garthwaite, Hartlepool Borough Council’s Participation and Strategy Manager, said: “Last year’s event was real success and we are really keen to build on that.

“There is a number of factors which make the Big Lime Weekend so popular, including the fact that the triathlon is a closed road event along a fast flat course from Hartlepool marina and along Seaton Carew promenade. This makes it ideal for beginners or smashing your personal best! Indeed, the current course record of 57 minutes and 59 seconds was set last year. Perhaps it could be you who betters that?

“The event is also well supported and there is no doubt that the cheering crowds help to spur on the competitors.”

Everyone taking part in the triathlon will receive a free t-shirt.

The full details of the weekend’s events are as follows:

  • Friday 12th August, 7pm - Predictor Swim 

 A 750m open water swim within the enclosed Hartlepool Marina. Submit your predicted swim time when entering and try and match it on the evening. The closest competitor to their predicted swim time will win a special prize.  

  • Saturday 13th August, 9am - Aquathlon 

 A 750m open water swim at the marina followed by a 5km run on a flat linear course along the promenade. 

  • Sunday 14th August, 8:10am -Triathlon 

 A 750m open water marina swim followed by a 20km cycle and 5km run along the promenade. 

If you don't want to enter the triathlon individually there is the option of entering as a relay team to split the disciplines. 

If you choose to accept the Triple Lime Challenge by entering all three races you will receiving the Friday predictor swim for free.

For more information, including prices, or to enter go to https://www.gethartlepoolactive.co.uk/triathlon