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PROGRAM
Saturday, August 17, 2024
Number pick-up for all races: 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Bars & catering + Exhibitors: 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Obstacle course: 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Swim & Run Elite: 1:30 p.m.
Swim & Run Open: 2:30 p.m.
La Traversée: 3:30 p.m.
Podiums and awards ceremony: 4:30 p.m. for the following races:
- Swim & Run Elite (solo & duo)
- Swim & Run Open (solo & duo)
- La Traversée
- Swimming
- Paddle
- Open
Ages 6 to 7: 5:00 p.m.
Ages 8 to 9: 5:30 p.m.
Ages 10 to 11: 6:00 p.m.
ages 12 to 13: 6:30 p.m.
Youth 14 to 17 years / Discovery / Sunset Sprint Team: 7:15 p.m.
Podiums and awards ceremony: 8:30 p.m. for the following races:
- 6 to 7 years old
- 8 to 9 years
- 10 to 11 years
- 12 to 13 years
- Youth, Discovery and Sunset Sprint Team
Concerts :
- from 6.30pm: Pat Burgener
- from 9pm: Pytom
Sunday, August 18, 2024
Late bib collection:
>> Half : 05h00 - 06h15
>> Olympic: 08h30 - 10h15
>> Short: 11:30am - 1:15pm
Half distance: 07h00
Bars & catering + Exhibitors: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Obstacle course: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Olympic distance: 11:00 a.m.
Half podiums: 1:00 p.m.
Short distance: 2:00 p.m.
Olympic podiums: 2:45 p.m.
Podiums Short + Obstacle course: 17h00
Access
Valais and Sion are at the heart of Europe, just 3 hours by car or train from Lyon, Milan and Zurich, with fast connections to Geneva, Milan and Zurich airports.
JOUR-J: Favors soft mobility (train, bus, bike...)
- 15 minutes by bus from the station: bus B12 to "Sion, Les Iles Est"(timetable)
- 10-minute bike ride from station(itinerary)
- Parking is also available
Accommodation
Volunteers
Contribute to the1st Valais Triathlon Festival by becoming a volunteer! A great atmosphere and, of course, gifts and dinner to thank you for your commitment.
FAQ
REGISTRATIONS
Registrations can be made exclusively via the online platform at www.valaistriathlon.ch until August 15, 2024. On-site registrations will be possible from August 17 to 18, 2024 at the Domaine des Îles in Sion.
Races are open to all, licensed and non-licensed. Athletes without an annual license can purchase a daily license when registering.
Yes, it is possible to participate without a license for most races. For formats requiring a license (Half, Olympic, Short, Discovery), a Daily Pass can be purchased at registration.
If you have not received a registration confirmation, please check your spam folder. If the problem persists, please contact the organizer via the official website.
With the MAXI FLEX option, you can change course or transfer your number to a third party until the Wednesday before the race (August 12). Without the MAXI FLEX option, no changes are possible from July 15.
The MAXI FLEX option allows you to postpone your registration for the following year until August 12, 2024, or to transfer your race number until the morning of the race. Without the MAXI FLEX option, no further changes are possible since July 15.
No, no medical certificate is required. However, we recommend that you consult your doctor regularly for a check-up.
People with disabilities are welcome to take part in the various race formats. When you register, you can tick the "disabled athlete" box and describe your disability and requirements. We'll then get in touch with you directly to make it easier for you to join us.
No, you don't have to be a member of Swiss Triathlon or a club to take part.
Yes, licenses from foreign federations are accepted for formats requiring a license.
The start list will be published on the official event website a few days before the race.
Number withdrawal
Bib numbers and welcome gifts must be collected on race day. No race numbers or welcome gifts will be sent by post.
- Pick-up voucher will be sent by e-mail a few days before the race,
- Identification,
- Swiss Triathlon license or foreign license if you have one.
No, no bibs will be given to third parties. Each athlete must present himself/herself personally at the bib pick-up.
The pick-up point is at Domaine des Îles in Sion, close to the Bourgeoisie canopy. 46°12'45.9″N 7°20'02.1″E
Yes, all team members must be present.
Technical questions / equipment
No, on all formats (except children's races), participants can run the race with 2 or 3 other participants. Each participant must hand over the transponder to his or her team-mate in the change park.
The minimum age is 16 for the Olympic and Short formats, and 18 for the Half Triathlon.
Discovery from age 14,
Sunset Sprint Team from age 15,
1km crossing for 16 year-olds,
Swim & Run from age 16 with an adult partner, or from age 18 for the solo format.
Children are grouped by age category on adapted formats.
The obstacle course is open to all, with no age limit.
Yes, the races are open to everyone, whether you're a hare or a tortoise. 😊
No, but our safety teams are there to look after the young athletes. If necessary, parents may help children in the dedicated transition area, but may not accompany them on the swim or run course.
Half only: 1 feed station per bike loop. For other formats, no refreshments on the bike course.
There will be no refreshments on Saturday (except for the elite Swim & Run).
On Sunday, two refreshment points will be available on the running loop (Half: 4 laps, Olympic: 2 laps, Short: 1 lap).
On all Saturday and Sunday formats, there will be a refreshment point at the finish.
Each refreshment station includes: isotonic drinks, water and coke, energy bars and gels. No water bottles will be distributed at the bike refreshment stations, so athletes are responsible for filling their own water bottles.
Races
Yes, neoprene wetsuits are authorized if water temperature is below 24°C.
No, electric bikes are not allowed
Yes, for all triathlon formats, athletes must arrive at the bike park entrance at the times indicated, with all their equipment and race number.
Drafting is strictly forbidden, and penalties may be imposed for non-compliance.
Motorized equipment, flippers, snorkels and floats are prohibited. Headphones are forbidden in all disciplines.
No, there are no bike rentals available on site.
No, it's not possible to rent a wetsuit on site. What's more, if you plan to buy one for the race, we strongly recommend that you do so well in advance, so that you can test it several times before the big day.
Road, triathlon and time trial bikes are permitted. Electric and other motorized bicycles are prohibited.
It is tolerated on "Fun" formats, but forbidden on all "Sport" formats.
There is no on-site repair service, but tools are available.
Mobile toilets are available in the transition area, at the swim start and on the run course. It is strictly forbidden to urinate outside the toilets.
