From the web site – this sounds awful if 500 doing it it could mean waiting around for 8 hours to start! – so ghet there at 0700hrs & do not start until 1500hrs!
In 2013 all long course athletes will now start from Tudor square in front of the grandstands.
Also the athletes will start down a ramp, announced at one minute intervals before heading out onto the course.
Matthew Evans – Race Director says “We are always looking to add to the athlete and spectator experience at all our events. This will be a very unique start to the race and allow spectators to get more up close and personal with the athlete. From an athletes point of view it will be a fabulous and atmospheric way to start day 2!”
