CSR WALVIS BAY 2020

Walvis Bay, Namibia

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EVENT DESCRIPTION - 750M20KM5KM

November 21, 2020

Welcome back to Walvis Bay!

Below is helpful information and resources to help plan your trip out to CSR. All of our events take place in rain or shine. If lightning does occur, delays will be handled. Due to an overwhelming of delays, event cancellation is possible. CSR does not offer refunds due to inclement weather.

*CSR Walvis Bay Limited to 75 Participants.​

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EVENT PLANNING

  • Event Start: The Raft Restaurant / Protea Hotel by Marriott
  • Transition: Protea Hotel by Marriott
  • Finish Line: Protea Hotel by Marriott

 

EVENT SCHEDULE

  • Packet Pick-Up, Race Day Registration & Transition Opens: 6:30 AM
  • Packet Pick-Up, Race Day Registration Closes & Transition Closes: 7:30 AM
  • Sprint & Super Sprint Triathlon Event Briefing: 7:50 AM
  • Sprint Triathlon Start (The Raft): 8:00 AM
  • 10km Run & Fun Walk Start (Protea Hotel by Marriott): 8:00 AM
  • Super Sprint Triathlon Start (The Raft): 8:20 AM
  • Kids Event Registration Opens: 10:00 AM
  • Kids Event Registration Closes: 10:45 AM
  • Kids Event Briefing: 10:50 AM
  • Kids Event Start: 11:00AM
  • Award Ceremony for All Events: 12:30 PM
  • All Equipment Out of Transition: 1:30 PM

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THE SWIM

Walvis Bay will have the athletes entering into the South Atlantic Ocean, off Lagoon Promenade Rd (Swim start at The Raft)! This swim will feature a rectangular course, marked with colored buoys - athletes advancing towards Protea Hotel (Lagoon Front). CSR Multisport in conjunction with OTB Sport, will have various number of first responders along the swim course, offering any assistance to athletes.

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Sprint Triathlon: 750m

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THE BIKE

Athletes will then exit the swim, running along Lagoon Promenade Rd towards Protea Hotel by Marriott, to transition. This bike course features a circuit format (Out-and-Back) with spectacular backdrop views of Namib-Naukluft National Park, South Atlantic Ocean, and City of Walvis Bay. Turnaround at The Salt Pan (Salt Works / Salt Pan Rd) Each lap on the bike course consist of 6.1 miles (estimated) / 10km, expect quick times and personal records!

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Sprint Triathlon: 12.1mi/20km (2 Laps) 

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THE RUN

Finishing the bike course, athletes will be on approach towards Transition B (The Esplanade). Run course features a circuit format along Lagoon Promenade Road. Finishing Line at Protea Hotel by Marriott Walvis Bay Pelican Bay.

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Sprint Triathlon: 3.1mi/5km (1 Lap / Turnaround at 2.5km)

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PARTICIPATION

As a participant of CSR Walvis Bay, each athlete will receive:

- Walvis Bay Race Number, Bungie

- Walvis Bay Promotional Bag and Assorted Fruit Options

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AWARDS & DIVISIONS

Awards will be provided to the top overall participants of our Sprint Triathlon.

- 1st Place Male and Female Overall: 125 USD

- 2nd Place Male and Female Overall: 100 USD 

- 3rd Place Male and Female Overall: 75 USD  

 

GENERAL QUESTIONS & INQUIRES

Please Contact, Event Coordinator Charmaine Shannon of Namibian Triathlon Federation.

Mobile: +264 81 246 2767

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PROFESSIONAL / ELITE ATHLETE CRITERIA

Any athlete wishing to enter CSR Walvis Bay as a Professional, must maintain a valid Professional / Elite License from their Governing Triathlon Federation.