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Highley sprint triathlon

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A sprint triathlon will take place at the Severn Centre, Highley on Sunday 19 May 2013, with phased starts from 8am onwards. 

The triathlon is a 400-metre swim, a  17.5k bike race and 4k running race.  The swim will take place in the lovely heated outdoor pool at the Severn Centre.  After completing 400 metres, you will then head off on a tough but enjoyable 17.5km bike ride through the Shropshire countryside, and what better way to finish than a 4km hilly run in the Severn Valley, taking in the breathtaking views of the River Severn and the Severn Valley Railway.

Entry fees are £25 for affiliated athletes, £28 for non-affiliated athletes.  Please go to  www.severncentre.co.uk to enter.  No entries will be taken on the day.  Entries close on  Sunday 12 May 2013.  The event is open to all abilities.