When you arrive at the race venue, registration will be your first port of call. Registration will take place at the Leigh Sports Village, in the Indoor Sports Centre, Sports Hall, along with the Expo. Click HERE for directions.

Please refer to the Race Week Schedule for timings of IRONMAN UK Registration. Click HERE for Race Week Schedule.

Upon entering the registration area you will need to firstly check your race number against the list of competitors on the board. You will then need to approach the corresponding registration desk according to your race number. The registration volunteer will need to see the following:

- Photo ID - with out this you WILL NOT be able to register. NO exceptions
- BTA license – If applicable. If you stated on your entry form that you are a BTA member but you do not have your license you will need to pay £5.00 in cash for your race day insurance. If you are not a BTA member and you stated this on your entry form you will be issued with details of the IRONMAN UK Race Day Insurance that you have already paid for as part of your entry fee.
- Pro License - if you are a Pro.

The registration Volunteer with then issue you with your Registration Pack that will consist of the following:

• - 1 sheet of Tyvek adhesive race numbers – An example can be found here IMUK_Sticker_Sheet.pdf .  Please note that all the stickers have an explanation as to where they go on your equipment.
• - 1 IRONMAN UK Tyvek Race Number (pins will not be provided)
• - 3 IRONMAN UK Transition Bags - Red = Run / Blue = Bike / White = dry kit
• - 1 IRONMAN UK Athlete Security Wrist Band – this will be placed around your wrist by the volunteer. Please do not remove this until after the IRONMAN UK Awards Ceremony. This is for the security of you and your equipment.
• - 1 IRONMAN UK Swim Cap
• - 1 IRONMAN UK Timing chip and Strap. This is to be worn on your left ankle during Race Day.

You will then proceed to the next stage of Registration, where the team of Registration Volunteers will present you with you with your Athlete promotional goodies, as supplied by IRONMAN UK and our associated sponsors. 

Now you will need to follow pack your transition bags and follow the instructions on your adhesive Race Numbers and affix them to the corresponding piece of your equipment. 

Please note that once you have fixed your number to your bike, it is ‘race ready’ therefore covered by IRONMAN Race Rules. If you ride after this point, even for a test ride, helmets MUST be worn.   

Helmet Check

Upon entering bike and bag transition Met Helmet personnel will be on hand to ensure your helmet displays the correct safety standards, and kite marks. All the main brands of helmets come with such markings as part of the manufacturing process. If you are in any doubt please check with the manufacturer prior to arrival at the race venue site.   

Bike Racking

Your bike must be racked on Saturday – NO EXCEPTIONS. Please refer to Race Week Schedule for timings of bike racking. It is the Athletes responsibility to ensure that your bike is in a road worthy condition. There are on site IRONMAN UK Technicians for the emergency issues, but please ensure that your bike is ready to race BEFORE you arrive at the venue.  

IRONMAN UK in accordance with WTC rules and regulations, operate a clean transition system. No equipment can be placed on the floor around your bike. Do not mark your area in transition with such materials such as (but not limited to): talcum powder, balloons, flags, towels etc. It will be removed.  The only exception to this ruling is that your cycle shoes may be clipped onto your pedals. 

Your bike must be racked over the corresponding race number on the A Frame racking. Your bike must be racked with the saddle on the horizontal bar, with your front wheel over the corresponding laminated race number which is secured to the floor. Your bike will be fully accessible to you on race morning. Please refer to the Race Week Schedule for timings for transition opening on race morning.   

Bag Racking 

Your bags (Red and Blue only) must be racked on Saturday – NO EXCEPTIONS. Please refer to Race Week Schedule for timings of bag racking. You will be directed by IRONMAN UK Volunteers to the corresponding race number on the bag racks. You will be required to rack your blue bike transition bag on the bike bag racks and your red run transition bag on the run bag racks. 

All bag racks have metal numbers above each of the hooks, which will correspond with your race number. It is the athlete’s responsibility to check that your bags are racked on the correct numbers, so check, check and double check. Once you have racked both of your bags it is highly recommended that you walk and talk the flow of the entrance and exits of the bike and run bag tents and where your bags are in relation to it, so you will be fully prepared for race day. 

BLUE BAG: Kit you need for the bike discipline. After you have used your BLUE BIKE BAG for your swim-to-bike transition, use this bag to pack your wetsuit and goggles in. Hand this bag to IRONMAN UK Race Crew as you leave the change tent to proceed to the bike section. Due to the Finish Line being in a different location to Transition, you are advised to add in some light warm layers (such as leggings, l/s base layer) to your blue bike bag, as your white bag/dry kit bag will have been relocated to the Finish Line by IMUK Race Crew.

RED BAG: Kit you need for the run discipline After you have used your RED RUN BAG for your bike-to-run transition use this bag to pack your bike kit in. Hand this bag to the IRONMAN UK Race Crew as you leave the change tent to proceed to the run section. Due to the Finish Line being in a different location to Transition, you are advised to add in some light warm layers (such as leggings, l/s base layer) to your red run bag, as your white bag/dry kit bag will have been relocated to the Finish Line by IMUK Race Crew.


WHITE BAG/DRY KIT BAG: Bring this bag with you on Race morning. Use this bag to pack (e.g.) bags, track pumps, clothing that you require after the race. You will be required to leave this white bag at the White Bag Drop Zone inside transition on race morning. These will be transported to the Finish Line area by the IRONMAN UK organisers for when you cross the Finish Line! 

Please make sure that the adhesive labels given to you when you registered, showing your race number, are stuck firmly to the bags.     


Please Note: IRONMAN UK Athlete Security Wrist Band - This will be placed on your wrist at registration. It will be your identification that you are an official Competitor and must be worn at all times. It is required for medical identification purposes and allows you access to the transition area, and post-race athlete recovery area. You will not be allowed to remove your bicycle and tansition bags from the transition area following the race without your wristband affixed to your wrist. Please do not remove it from your wrist.   

Please Note: IRONMAN UK Timing Chip and Strap - The IRONMAN UK Triathlon is timed with Champion Chip. Your responsibilities as a Competitor include: Your race chip is on loan to you. By picking up this race number and chip you are guaranteeing that you will return the chip to race organizers, or you will be charged £50.00 for its replacement. If you do not start the race, you are still responsible for returning the chip to the race organizers. 

Chips should be returned to the Finish Line Captain ONLY. Or alternatively It can be returned by post RECORDED DELIVERY ONLY within 14 days to:  
IRONMAN UK RACE OFFICE, 
76 LYDE ROAD, 
SOMERSET, BA21 5DW.  

You must wear your Champion Chip at all times when you are racing fastened to your left ankle with the provided Velcro strap. The IRONMAN UK Race Crew will remove it at the Finish Line. If you lose your timing chip during the event, it is your responsibility to get a replacement from the following locations: Swim exit, bike exit or run exit. If you lose your timing chip on the run course, you must notify a timing official immediately you cross the finishing line. 

NO CHIP = NO TIME.