about Manx Tri Club
Since its inception in 1991, the club has been dedicated to empowering triathletes and aspiring athletes on the island through world-class training and unforgettable events.
Announcement:
Entries are now open for individuals and teams for the 1886 Manx Middle Distance Triathlon (MMD) which is taking place on Sunday 16th June 2024!
Our Mission & Vision
To be an open, accessible and friendly multisport club helping competitors at all levels (from first timer to professional) to achieve their goals through the organisation of professional organised local events (according to British Triathlon Federation standards) and offering the assistance, guidance of a well experienced committee and triathlon community.
Membership
Membership of the Club provides the following benefits:
You will see listed below the benefits of being a member. We have secured a number of benefits/offers from local businesses who have always supported, and been friends of MTC over the years.
- Guaranteed entry including entry fee to solo event of May Triathlon on 12th May – exclusive to premium members only
- Reduced membership to British Triathlon (currently £11 discount for Core Adult and Ultimate Adult for 2024)
- Subsidised Manx Tri Kit
- Reduced entry fees to Manx Tri Club events
- Preferential access to MTC Training Sessions and Activities/Get Togethers
- 10% discount on food at 1886
- 10% deduction on purchases from Up & Running Isle of Man
- 10% deduction on bike fittings with Watts Up Performance
- Steampacket club travel concession 2024 (request forms from manxtriclub@outlook.com) Annual application for covering of travel expenses through Support for Sport Isle of Man (terms apply – applications made at the end of each membership year – further details to follow)
- Members Loyalty Card Scheme with Bikestyle Isle of Man (further details to follow)
- 10% deduction on a block of 10 PT sessions booked with Manx Health & Fitness – Personal Training & Coaching
- 10% off Zone3 non-sale products from www.zone3.com (with product code that MTC provide)
- 10% off physio sessions with PSM Sports Injury & Rehabilitation Clinic (Port St Mary and Douglas based)
- 20% discount with LGCoaching (Online Triathlon Coaching) Lesley Gray
As in previous years, we have three categories of membership which run from 01 January to 31 December 2024:
Why Join Manx Tri Club?
As well as the benefits of membership listed. through joining the Manx Tri Club you are entering a community of like minded athletes who will help each other to cross the finish line (no matter what)! With the support of our members Manx Tri Club can continue to organise events and help and guide triathletes on and off the Island. Within the committee and local community we have a team of British Triathlon Certified Coaches available for training triathletes and triathletes-to-be of all ages.
Events hosted by the club in collaboration with 1886
This is an event for Children between the ages of 8 – 14yrs & held at the National Sports Centre (NSC) in Douglas.
This is held at Ramsey Swimming Pool usually within the first two weeks of May.
70.3 open water swim individual and team Triathlon held at the Mooragh Park in Ramsey.
This is an Open Water Swim – Run held at the Mooragh Park in Ramsey.
This is an Open Water Swim Triathlon held at the Mooragh Park in Ramsey usually in the first week of September.
Triathlon Distances
Distances do vary according to event and course, but these are normal distances associated with these events.
Swim: 750m (equal to 30 lengths of a 25m pool) Cycle: 20kms Run: 5kms Min Age: 15yrs |
Swim: 1500m (usually held in Open Water)
Cycle: 40kms
Run: 10kms
Min Age: 17yrs
Swim: 1900m
Cycle: 90km
Run: 21km
Swim: 2.4 miles
Cycle: 112 miles
Run: 26.2 miles
Junior Triathlon Distances
Swim |
50m (2 lengths) |
Bike |
1km |
Run |
400m |
Swim |
150m |
Bike |
4km |
Run |
800m |
Swim |
200m |
Bike |
6km |
Run |
1600m |
Swim |
300m |
Bike |
7km |
Run |
2km |