Race Schedule

Varsity

Varsity matches are annual races held against Cambridge. OUTriC has two Varsity matches:

 

  • Varsity Duathlon in Hilary Term (normally early March). Varsity Duathlon is a 5km run, followed by a 20km bike, followed by a 2.5km run.

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  • Varsity Triathlon in Trinity Term (usually early May). Varsity Triathlon is a 750m open water (lake) swim, followed by a 20km bike, followed by a 5km run. 

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In each Varsity match, the Blues team is the made up of the first 3 finishers from OUTriC. The Seconds team is composed of the next 3 finishers. The Mob Match is made up of the rest of the field, with the number of scorers for each team being equal to the size of the smallest team. The victorious team is the team with the lowest combined time.

BUCS

BUCS (British Universities & Colleges ​Sport) races are competitions against all Universities in the country. There are three BUCS races per year: 

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  • BUCS Duathlon takes place in Michaelmas Term (mid-November). It is composed of a 5km run, followed by a 15km bike, followed by a 2.5km run.

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  • BUCS Sprint Triathlon takes place in Trinity Term (early June). It is composed of a 750m open water swim, followed by a 20km bike, followed by a 5km run. 

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  • BUCS Standard Triathlon takes place in Trinity Term (late May). It is composed of a 1.5km open water swim followed by a 40km bike followed by a 10km run.

Other Events

Aquathlons

In addition to Varsity and BUCS, the club holds its own Novice Aquathlon in October and Cupper's (inter-collegiate) Aquathlon in June.

 

Individual Races

Check out the British Triathlon page for information about races. Although OUTriC doesn't provide transportation to these, you can use the club WhatsApp to get a group together to attend races and share transport.

 

Members often also take part other varsity matches and cuppers such as cross-country/cycling/swimming. OUTriC often has teams at Teddy Hall relays which is organised by OUCCC. The Parkrun in uni parks every Saturday is well attended by members. Other local events, such as Oxford Half and Town and Gown 10K also have lots of members entered so if you're interested in racing, post on the WhatsApp group and you'll likely find some company.