Scottish athlete, Lesley Paterson won the 16th XTERRA World Championship last weekend in Maui, as 675 athletes including legendary cyclist Lance Armstrong completed a 1.5km swim, a 30km mountain bike and a 10km trail run.

Due in part to a punctured tire on her bike, Paterson started the run course in fourth place – nearly six-and-a-half minutes behind then-leader Melanie McQuaid. Paterson quickly ran down the three women in front of her and managed to take the women’s title by more than two minutes.

“I felt really good,” said Paterson, who is originally from Scotland, but now resides in San Diego, California. “I was so angry because I punctured on the bike, and I think that anger helped me to really sort of knuckle down and go as hard as I could and see where the chips would fall.”

I had pre-run the course a lot,” she said. “I came out 10 days early just to make sure I knew the course really well, especially the run for me because that’s where I thought I could win it.”

Paterson, 31, finished with a time of 02:45:59, including a run time of 43:54, which was nearly three minutes faster than any of the other females. Her run time was the same as the male and was topped by only 12 other males in the entire field.
 

The British Triathlon Annual Awards Dinner celebrates success across all areas of our sport, and one of the most sought after awards is the title of British Triathlon Event of the Year.

Past winners have included the famous Toshiba Windsor Triathlon and a firm favourite amongst many triathletes the Club Relays.

The award is not for the event with most competitors, or that has the biggest budget, but for those organisers that go that extra step to making their event stand out from the rest.

In the build up to this year’s awards, we look at the events that have made the shortlist for the coveted title.

Cowman, promoted by Big Cow Events
Big Cow events are well known on the triathlon circuit, with a history of delivering quality events in and around Milton Keynes. This year’s event hosted the British Middle Distance Championships at Emberton Park, and as always provided quality racing at great value, a hallmark of the work the Big Cow events do annually.

The Outlaw, promoted by One Step Beyond
Taking on the long distance triathlons is an ambitious undertaking, but One Step Beyond not only pulled it off with the Outlaw but actually set themselves apart by focussing on providing a high quality, friendly and well priced event in the surrounds of Holme Pierrepont in Nottingham. The Outlaw has created a unique brand for itself, which will no doubt go from strength to strength over the coming the years.

Durty Triathlon, promoted by Scottish Borders Triathletes
The Durty Triathlon is now a firm fixture on the cross triathlon fixture list in the UK, and in 2010 hosted the inaugural British Championships. The event provides a complete cross triathlon experience, with a challenging course combined with an excellent atmosphere.

Snowdonia Slateman Triathlon, promoted by Always Aim High
A new event for 2011, the Snowdonia Slateman, set in the breathtaking location of Llanberis at the foot of Snowdon, comprised a 750m open water mountain lake swim, 51km stunning road cycle incorporating the amazing Llanberis Pass and Ogwen Valley, and finally a gorgeous and gruelling 11km run through the World famous Dinorwig Slate Quarries and Padarn Country Park. 

Tri Together, promoted by Leonard Cheshire Disability
Tri Together was another new event for 2011, promoted by an organisation new to triathlon. Focussed on demonstrating that people with disabilities can take part in our sport by driving inclusiveness and accessibility as its core values, Tri Together utilised an extremely effective marketing plan to become widely known within and engaged with the triathlon community.

In total 27 events put forward a nomination for the awards, making 2011 the most contested British Triathlon Event of the Year so far. Each event demonstrated their commitment to delivering a high quality experience to not only competitors but also volunteers and spectators, a core value of the Home Nations Associations and British Triathlon.

The winner will be announced at the British Triathlon Annual Awards dinner to be held on the 12th November at the Barceló Hinckley Island Hotel. Tickets are still available and can be purchased through the British Triathlon shop at www.britishtriathlon.org/shop

Event Organisers and Club Committees have until midnight Monday 31 October to register their events and clubs online with British Triathlon in order to be included in the British Triathlon Annual Handbook for 2012.

The British Triathlon Annual Handbook is distributed to members of the Home Nation Associations, with over 16,000 produced every year.

In 2011 over 800 events in England, Wales and Scotland have or will have been permitted, an increase of 11% on events held in 2010. All events permitted through the Home Nation Associations are demonstrating their commitment to organising, safe, fair and enjoyable events for competitors, and making a vital contribution to the continued growth and success of the sport in the UK.

The list of permitted events each year is an illustrious one, including the Toshiba Windsor Triathlon, Virgin Active London Triathlon, GE Blenheim Triathlon and Dextro Energy Triathlon London, as well as hundreds of events run by clubs, commercial operators and charities.

To register your triathlon, paratriathlon, duathlon or aquathlon event you will need to visit the Event Organisers website. Event Organisers can register an event from scratch or copy your 2011 submission onto your 2012 listing.

A deposit of £35 will need to be paid (this does not apply to Scottish events) before the event will appear in the British Triathlon Handbook and website. If this deposit is not paid by Monday 31st October 2011, then the event will not be included in the handbook.

Link to event system: https://events.britishtriathlon.org/
Link to club system: https://www.britishtriathlon.org/club_management/
 

Hollie Avil is set for the ETU U23 Triathlon European Championships in Eilat this Saturday. The southern Israeli port will welcome Europe’s up and coming triathletes as the city prepares to host the senior ETU European Championships next April.

Avil, who won the world U23 title on the Gold Coast in 2009, hopes to build on the form that saw her win the Larache ITU Sprint Triathlon African Cup in Morocco two weeks ago.

The 21 year old has already taken her end of season break and begun her build up to next summer. She has recently changed coaches, and will spend the winter on the Gold Coast with Michelle Dillon and the training group that includes Jodie Stimpson, Will Clarke and Stuart Hayes. However, she’ll first look for a strong result in Eilat.

She said: “I’m really looking forward to racing this weekend. It’s been an up and down season, but I’ve taken a break, started working with Michelle Dillon and I feel really positive.”

Vanessa Raw will also take part in the Eilat ITU Triathlon European Cup on Saturday.
 

British Triathlon and our Elite Team Partner GE would like to invite athletes to the GE Paratriathlon Talent Identification day, being held at British Triathlon’s Performance Centre at Loughborough University on Saturday 26th November 2011.

The day is being held to allow athletes, from all sporting backgrounds and with a range of abilities, the opportunity to test their skills and fitness levels with a view of being selected for a place on our Paratriathlon Performance Squad for the 2012 season and beyond.

Jonathon Riall, National Paratriathlon Manager commented: “Britain is currently sat at the top of the world medal table for a second year running. As we move ever closer to our first Paralympic cycle, I am very excited and hopeful to discover some new triathlon talent at this talent ID day who could go onto challenge for international honours and hopefully one of the first Paralympic medals in this exciting sport.”

For further information or to book a place please contact Jonathon Riall on jonathonriall@britishtriathlon.org or visit www.britishtriathlon.org/para-tri

Additional information can be downloaded from the event flyer

Application form and athlete guidance

Over the past two years, five athletes with no experience in triathlon were selected onto our performance squads, and another 11 have taken part in our Tata Steel British Paratriathlon Championships with eight going on to race at the elite paratriathlon at the Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship London presented by Tata Steel.

Clare Cunningham (2009 World Champion and current British Champion) and Jimmy Goddard (2011 London Elite Paratriathlon Silver Medallist) will both be in attendance to speak to and help you along throughout the day.
 

Triathlon England is delighted to announce a special offer on race entry for North West Regional members.

MYTriathlon MD Steve Collins would like to offer any North West Triathlon England member a £10 discount if they enter any of the following 2012 races before 30th November 2011.

The four races are:

- Capsethorne Hall Triathlon
- Belvior Castle Triathlon
- Yorkshire Triathlon
- Birmingham Triathlon

To obtain the codes, please contact Dave Rigby, Regional Chair on david.rigby@triathlonengland.org

Following the 2011 AGM on Wednesday 12th October, the region has two places to fill on its Regional Committee. We are desperately in need of a Secretary and also a person based in the Cheshire area to act a Cheshire county rep and liaise with all Cheshire based clubs.
 
Any Triathlon England member is welcome to apply for the posts, if the member doesn't race and is an associate member of Triathlon England, the region will pay their membership fee as a volunteer reward incentive.
 
To find out more contact: Dave Rigby, Regional Chair of the North West on dnrigby@virginmedia.com
 

The Sunday Times has recently launched their search for the 2011 Sunday Times Sportswomen of the Year Awards – and this is your opportunity to nominate for your favourite female triathletes and paratriathletes over the past 10 months.

Multisport is no stranger to the honours list, with Chrissie Wellington MBE winning the award in 2009 after completing a hat-trick of Ironman World Championship victories.

In 2011, British Triathlon has seen many outstanding performances from female triathletes. Helen Jenkins delivered her second world title after a world class season that saw her finish in the top ten of every race in which she competed after the opening leg of the Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship Series in Sydney.

Paratriathletes Jane Egan, Charlotte Eliis and Faye McClelland have also had a stellar year with each of the paratriathletes retaining their world championship won in 2010.
The Awards will also recognise teams who have achieved success at elite level as well as our young performers.

After the nomination process has closed a judging panel will decide upon the respective winners and runners-up, the names of which will be announced at an evening ceremony at a later date.

The four Award categories are:

The Sunday Times Sportswoman of the Year
The ultimate accolade for your favourite sportswoman of this year
Young Sportswoman of the Year
Nominees must be 21 years of age or younger
Team of the Year
Celebrating the achievements of Britain’s successful collective efforts
Disabled Sportswoman of the Year
The outstanding figure within a disability sport

To register your nomination visit the Sunday Times 

The Sunday Times has recently launched their search for the 2011 Sunday Times Sportswomen of the Year Awards – and this is your opportunity to nominate for your favourite female triathletes and paratriathletes over the past 10 months.

Multisport is no stranger to the honours list, with Chrissie Wellington MBE winning the award in 2009 after completing a hat-trick of Ironman World Championship victories.
In 2011, British Triathlon has seen many outstanding performances from female triathletes. Helen Jenkins delivered her second world title after a world class season that saw her finish in the top ten of every race in which she competed after the opening leg of the Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship Series in Sydney.

Paratriathletes Jane Egan, Charlotte Eliis and Faye McClelland have also had a stellar year with each of the paratriathletes retaining their world championship won in 2010.
The Awards will also recognise teams who have achieved success at elite level as well as our young performers.

After the nomination process has closed a judging panel will decide upon the respective winners and runners-up, the names of which will be announced at an evening ceremony at a later date.

The four Award categories are:

The Sunday Times Sportswoman of the Year
The ultimate accolade for your favourite sportswoman of this year
Young Sportswoman of the Year
Nominees must be 21 years of age or younger
Team of the Year
Celebrating the achievements of Britain’s successful collective efforts
Disabled Sportswoman of the Year
The outstanding figure within a disability sport

To register your nomination visit the Sunday Times
 

Welsh Triathlon members (including individual members and affiliated clubs) are invited to the 2011 Welsh Triathlon Annual General Meeting which will be held between 10:00 and 12:00 on Saturday 5 November at Sport Wales, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, CF11 9SW.

Members are invited to submit proposed resolutions or other items of business, in writing addressed to;

Beverley Lewis at Welsh Triathlon,
C/O, Sport Wales,
Sophia Gardens,
Cardiff,
CF11 9SW,

which should be received at least 2 weeks prior to the date of the meeting.

Members are invited to submit particulars should they wish to stand for election as director which should be received at least 2 weeks prior to the date of the meeting.

Proceedings will be conducted in accordance with the Welsh Triathlon regulations but it is hoped to maintain an informal atmosphere with an opportunity for members to ask questions and raise concerns as part of the meeting.

Proxy votes can be submitted in accordance with the Proxy notice shown here.
 

Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Triathlon England East Midlands Region presentation will take place on Sunday 6th November from 6pm-8pm in the Lecture Theatre of the Sir John Beckwith Building on Loughborough University Campus (parking is available on site, download a campus map here).

Nominations are invited for the following positions:

• Chair
• Secretary
• Treasurer
• Junior Athlete Coordinator
• Senior Athlete Coordinator
• Officials Coordinator
• Regional Academy Coordinator
• Committee Member (without portfolio) X3
• Publicity Officer
  

All nominations should have a proposer & seconded, both who are currently members of Triathlon England, and nominations should be emailed to the Regional Secretary (Karen Bell) at karentbell@btinternet.com NOT LATER THAN Tuesday 1st November 2011.

Additionally, members may raise matters for discussion at the AGM: these must again be emailed to the Regional secretary as above NOT LATER THAN Tuesday 1st November 2011
 

Tickets are selling fast for the 2011 British Triathlon Annual Awards Dinner, set to take place on Saturday 12 November at the 4* Barceló Hinckley Island Hotel, Leicestershire, where Steve Backley OBE has confirmed his attendance as after dinner speaker.

Steve turned to the javelin after initially starting out in athletics as a cross-country and middle distance runner. Backley was a firm fixture in the British national athletics team for over fifteen years and is the only British track and field competitor to win medals at three different Olympic Games.

On announcing Steve’s attendance, Zara Hyde Peters, Chief Executive of British Triathlon said:  “Our aim is always to deliver an evening that both celebrates triathlon and provides a fantastic after dinner speaker. We are therefore delighted that Steve, who has a reputation for his inspiring presentations, is able to join us.”

The flagship event celebrates the achievements of our world class elite and age group triathletes, and recognises the outstanding contribution made by officials, volunteers, coaches, clubs and event organisers to our fast growing, dynamic and modern Olympic sport. 

The Awards Dinner will welcome our outstanding elite, age group and paratriathletes – many of whom are World and European Champions.   In their company, you can enjoy an evening celebrating the most memorable moments of 2011 with over 300 guests.

Last years, British Triathlon Male Junior Triathlete of the Year, Tom Bishop was impressed by the event commenting: “This is the first awards I have been to and it’s really impressive the amount of people to cheer you on, and it’s great the way British Triathlon back you.”

To 2010 dinner was a sell out event, so to avoid disappointment book your place now – tickets are sold on a first come basis.
 
•    Book your place at www.britishtriathlon.org/shop
•    Tickets cost £40 including drinks reception and a three course meal with wine

Discounted accommodation at the 4* Barceló Hinckley Island Hotel including buffet breakfast and use of the hotel’s health and leisure clubs can be booked via Mandy Bateman on 0121 779 0885 or by email Mandy@corporate-sporting.com

Voting for the coveted British Triathlon Annual Awards is now open.
To vote for the awards please visit: www.britishtriathlon.org/awards. Please note voting is only available for Home Nation members. 

Team 2012, presented by Visa, has today launched ‘Be There with Team 2012’, a public fundraising appeal to raise £2 million.

Team 2012 is the official fundraising programme for over 1,200 British athletes striving to be selected for Team GB and ParalympicsGB at London 2012. With the aim of raising up to £25m overall, funds are invested in key areas including coaching, travel to competitions, medical support, sports psychology and kit and equipment.

Donations of all amounts are being accepted and welcomed on the website www. team-2012.com up until the end of the year. If you donate between 10 October and 27 November, anyone who donates over £5 and answers a competition question will be in with a chance of winning tickets to the Olympic Games or Paralympic Games next year.

The funds raised will be invested in a world class programme of support which will help ensure that British athletes are the best prepared, best equipped, best supported and most ambitious group of elite sportsmen and women possible at London 2012 and ultimately win more medals from more sports.

Sir Matthew Pinsent, four-time Olympic gold medallist and Chairman of the Team 2012 Fundraising Appeal, said: “Team 2012 provides our Olympic and Paralympic hopefuls with unrivalled support as they prepare ahead of the Games. Since I was competing, the international sporting landscape has changed significantly, with more nations than ever before capable of winning major medals.

“To excel amidst the most talented and competitive field of athletes the world has ever seen, our athletes will have to train for thousands of hours, compete at national and international championships and have access to the best facilities and staff. All of this requires funding, and with support from the public they can be in the best shape to win more medals across more sports at London 2012.”

To donate and be in with a chance of winning tickets to London 2012, visit the re-launched Team 2012 website at www.team-2012.com
 

Please Note that as of Friday 7th October the new contacts for Welsh Triathlon are:

Phone: 0845 045 4305 from 10 -3 Monday - Friday
Email: admin@welshtriathlon.org
Post: Welsh Triathlon, C/O Sport Wales, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, CF11 9SW

Chrissie Wellington dramatically won the Ford Ironman World Championship title in Kona, Hawaii yesterday, 8 October. Having won the title on three previous occasions (2007, 2008 and 2009), Wellington recaptured the crown with arguably her hardest-fought victory to date.

Wellington's win was in the second fastest time ever recorded in Hawaii, 8hours 55:08 for the 3800m swim, 112mile bike ride and 26.2mile run, only her own 2009 performance was slightly faster. However, the win didn't look assured until the final mile, with Wellington having to make up a lot of ground on the early leaders during the run.

Defending champion, Miranda Carfrea of Australia, pushed Wellington right to the finish, closing the gap between them to two minutes before Chrissie stretched the gap again in the final two miles.

Wellington said: "This race means more to me than anything. It's the sweetest victory - I just proved that anything is possible. There were times that my body was going to give up on me. I think the hardest victories are definitely the sweetest. To be crowned the Ford Ironman World Champion is the greatest honour."

Former ITU World Champion, Leanda Cave, came in third and Rachel Joyce was fourth, demonstrating the dominance of British women in long distance triathlon. Julie Dibens had also led through the swim and bike sections and had a huge lead at the start of the run. However, the third place finisher from 2010 was forced to withdraw with a foot injury.

Tom Lowe, the British men's record holder, was 11th in his first Ironman World Championship with a time of 8hours 29:02. Australian Craig Alexander won in a new championship record time of 8hours 03:56.

Britain's amateur athletes recorded top ten finishes across various age groups, including Sam Baxter (7th, 25-29), Sophie Whitworth (9th, 40-44) and Chris Domoney (9th, 60-64).

Women's result:

1. Chrissie Wellington, GBR, 8:55:08
2. Mirinda Carfrae, AUS, 8:57:57
3. Leanda Cave, GBR, 9:03:29
4. Rachel Joyce, GBR, 9:06:57
5. Caroline Steffen, SWI, 9:07:32
11. Catriona Morrison, GBR, 9:22:07

Men's result:

1. Craig Alexander, AUS, 8:03:56
2. Pete Jacobs, AUS, 8:09:11
3. Andreas Raelert, GER, 8:11:07
4. Dirk Bockel, LUX, 8:12:58
5. Timo Bracht, GER, 8:20:12
11. Tom Lowe, GBR, 8:29:02

British Triathlon’s Elite Team Partner GE is offering GB Age Groupers the chance to win a personalised GE Great Britain Age Group Tri Suit, Polo Shirt, Presentation Jacket and
Tracksuit Pants for the 2012 season via their GE Triathlon facebook page.

For your chance to win, all you need to do is to “tag” yourself in any of the photos or videos uploaded from the 2011 ITU Age Group Triathlon World Championships in Beijing on the GE Triathlon facebook Page.

If you are a GB Age Grouper that didn’t race in Beijing? No problem, all you need to do is to upload and tag any triathlon related photo of yourself onto the GE Triathlon Facebook Page wall and you will be entered into the draw.

Chrissie Wellington MBE is aiming for her fourth Ironman world title in Kona, Hawaii this weekend as 71 British athletes race at the home of long-distance triathlon. Vanessa Raw will also face Vanessa Fernandez at the Huatulco ITU Triathlon World Cup in Mexico.

Wellington goes into this weekend having previously won the title in 2007, 2008 and 2009, and she holds the current world record over the 2.4mile swim, 112mile bike ride and 26.2mile distance (8hours18:13). Illness on the morning of the 2010 race prevented her from starting, but she has never been beaten over the distance since bursting onto the scene to win the world title in 2007.

Wellington lines up alongside a very strong British contingent that includes last year’s third place finisher, Julie Dibens. Rachel Joyce also finished fifth last year and Leanda Cave was 10th, demonstrating the dominance of British women in long distance triathlon.

On the men’s side Tom Lowe races for the first time in Kona, having set the British record during his Iroman debut in Arizona last November.

In addition to the professional athletes, 1,700 amateur athletes, including 64 from Britain, will gun for world titles in their age group, having come through qualifying events to secure their places in the world’s most iconic Ironman event.

Sophie Whitworth, the current British Triathlon Age Group Athlete of the year, is aiming for honours in the 40-44 Age Group. She won the ITU world age group title in Budapest last September and combines training with a managerial role supporting Cadburys’ Olympic sponsorship.

On a blog for Tri247, Whitworth commented: “I have a massive respect for this race, it is really tough, and is the ultimate challenge in triathlon and something I can't wait to take on.”

The Ford Ironman World Championships take place in Kona, Hawaii on Saturday 8 October. There is a live video feed available via http://ironmanlive.com, starting at 6.30am for professional athletes and 7.00am for amateurs (local time, 5:30pm start time on Saturday in the UK).
 

Triathlon in Britain lost one of its greatest contributors on Saturday 24th September, Paul Taylor passed away after a short illness, he was 56.

Paul was a massive contributor to the development of the sport in the North West and beyond.  The Rochdale Triathlon Club member was an outstanding Coach, Referee and Athlete.

The celebration of Paul’s life take place on Friday 7th October. Everyone is welcome to attend but Paul made it clear - please don't wear black, wear your party frocks, mad, bad loud shirts, anything bright and colourful, come in your club tri tops or cycle shirts.

For further information please contact Rob Bishop robbishop@triathlonengland.org
 

British Triathlon is pleased to announce that voting for the coveted British Triathlon Annual Awards is now open.

To vote for the awards please visit: www.britishtriathlon.org/awards. Please note voting is only available for Home Nation members and closes on 10 October 2011.

The successful award winners will be celebrated at the 2011 British Triathlon Annual Awards Dinner set to take place on Saturday 12 November at the 4* Barceló Hinckley Island Hotel.

The flagship event celebrates the achievements of our world class elite athletes, paratriathletes and age group triathletes, recognising the outstanding contribution made by officials, volunteers, coaches, clubs and event organisers to our fast growing, dynamic and modern Olympic sport. 

The event welcomes our outstanding elite, age group and paratriathletes – many of whom are now World and European Champions.   In their company, you can enjoy an evening celebrating the most memorable moments of 2011 with over 300 guests.

Last years, Leigh Day and Co. Volunteer of the Year, Karen Ayers commented: “I thoroughly enjoyed last year’s Awards Dinner. It was really exciting to win, not only the Leigh Day and Co. Volunteer of the Year as an individual, but also the Triathlete’s World Event of the Year on behalf of Crystal Palace Triathlon. To be acknowledged and cheered along with the elite athletes was amazing. It was also a great opportunity to meet the Brownlee brothers, Helen Jenkins and other top athletes from our sport.”

•    Book your place at www.britishtriathlon.org/shop
•    Tickets cost £40 including drinks reception and a three course meal with wine

Discounted accommodation at the 4* Barceló Hinckley Island Hotel including buffet breakfast and use of the hotel’s health and leisure clubs can be booked via Mandy Bateman on 0121 779 0885 or by email Mandy@corporate-sporting.com 
 

Triathlon fans have the opportunity to take part in the first public event to be staged in the magnificent Olympic Stadium on 31 March 2012 with the ballot for places in ‘The National Lottery Olympic Park Run’, now open.

5,000 lucky applicants will have the chance to be the first runners to cross the Olympic Stadium finish line in this historic five-mile run, which celebrates the contribution of The National Lottery and its players to London 2012.

Launching the ballot in the Olympic Park were Christine Ohuruogu, Sebastian Coe, Chairman of the London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, and Dianne Thompson, Chief Executive of National Lottery operator, Camelot.

The online ballot can be entered by visiting www.national-lottery.co.uk/run between now and the closing time of midnight on 27 October 2011.  The National Lottery Olympic Park Run is open to anyone aged 16 or over, of any running ability.  The 5,000 lucky hopefuls chosen from the ballot to tackle the run will also be allocated a pair of spectator passes each to the Olympic Stadium, so that two friends or family members can cheer them on and be part of this memorable occasion.

The five-mile course will traverse the Olympic Park and offer access across it on a scale not yet experienced by the public. The route will pass alongside the other iconic Olympic and Paralympic Games venues that The National Lottery has helped fund and where many elite athletes’ hopes and dreams of London 2012 medal success will be realised just a few months later.  The run will reach its thrilling conclusion on the home straight in the spectacular Olympic Stadium.  Vying to cross the finish line first will also be a host of former and current Olympic and Paralympic athletes and celebrity runners.

Sebastian Coe, commented: “The National Lottery and its players have made a significant contribution in helping us realise our vision for the most spectacular Olympic Park, which will leave a lasting legacy for generations to come.  I’m delighted that the National Lottery will give members of the public the chance to be the first to cross the finish line in the Olympic Stadium.”

The cost of entering The National Lottery Olympic Park Run will be £15 for successful applicants.  This entry fee covers a race number, two spectator passes for the Olympic Stadium, a full information pack, an event T-shirt to run in on the day, computer chip timing for a completely accurate running time, a souvenir finisher's medal, on-course refreshments and a finisher's pack.

Through mainstream funding, The National Lottery enables Britain's elite competitors to train as full-time professionals and provides them with world-class support. From 2006 to 2013, The National Lottery is providing in excess of £310 million to support over 1,200 potential Team GB and Paralympics GB athletes as they prepare for London 2012 and beyond.