Kernow Fest
July 17th 2010
All entries will close 2 weeks prior to the event
Kernow Man (3/4 Distance) 0600 start
(£100/105/150)
Kernow Man will be based at Marazion in Cornwall. It is a demanding yet ideal introduction to a longer distance event.
Race Distances:
Swim:
A
2.8K
open water sea swim which will circle the beautiful St Michaels Mount
with sea conditions permitting. Sometimes its flat and sometimes its
not so flat! However, the swim is adjusted to suit the weather conditions on
the day. Surf safety cover is also provided.
Bike:
The bike is an undulating (Cornish for hilly)
150k
course and very fast in places
with a few hills thrown in for those who love them. You will visit
Land's End, St.Just and the coastal road to St.Ives before taking in 2 laps
of the Cormelian courseTri specific bikes would be suitable with frequent use of the aerobars.
Run:
The run is a
30k
3 lap course with varied terrain with nearly half on bridleways.
Cycle Course:Kernow Man
Cycle Course:Cormoran
Cycle Course:Cormelian
Run Course Lap
(10.05km on my garmin)
The Cormoran (Middle distance) 0800 start
(£70/75/100)
The fabled giant of St.Michaels Mount, killed by Jack the Giant Killer
1.5km swim in front of St.Michaels Mount
75km two lapped cycle, chasing down the Kernow Men/Ladies
20km run
Bike Course follows the Cormelian course until Varfell Roundabout (Just before Marazion), where you turn left on the A394 (Marazion bypass) for your second lap.
The Cormelian (Standard distance) 0800 start
(£37/40/50)
Cormorans wife and the reason for the rocks strewn around this area of Cornwall
1.5km swim setting off with the Cormoran
37.5km cycle a single lap using the cycle route of the Hayle Standard
10km run