Lidl BananaMan returns to Dorney Lake this July

Go multisport bananas! The Lidl BananaMan Triathlon is coming back on Saturday 11th July, at Dorney Lake in Berkshire. Take part in one of the UK’s most fun and unique triathlons, with a total of SIX different takes on the triathlon theme.

This means there is something for everyone (males and females alike – BananaMen and BananaWomen). Anyone who wants to swim, bike and run in the most bananas multisport event in the country is welcome! Whether you get a triathlon taster with the Banana Split, or take on the Whole Banana, there’s something for all abilities and ages.

The Lidl BananaMan Triathlon is all about getting involved in as many different ways as possible and to help you rope your friends, family and even enemies in, there’s a relay option too. Extra points for anyone who wears yellow on the day!

The Lidl BananaMan is part of the Human Race Triathlon Series 2015.

What’s great about this event?

• Iconic Olympic venue
• Clean, calm lake waters
• Fast, flat closed road bike and run course
• Free post-race BBQ for all participants and spectators thanks to Lidl
• Thanks to Lidl, there’s more free food than you could ever eat!
• Renowned for its fun, supportive and festival-feeling atmosphere
• A pre-event Scootathlon for age 4 – 8 years

Event includes:

• Event T-shirt
• Free bananas for all!
• Free Parking
• Electronic chip timing
• Results texted to your mobile phone as you cross the line

Distances & prices

Banana Split: 200m Swim, 5.3km Bike, 2.5km Run £40

Half Banana: 400m Swim, 10.6km Bike, 2.5km Run £60

Banana Fritter: 400m Swim, 21.2km Bike, 5km Run £65

Whole Banana: 800m Swim, 31.8km Bike, 7.5km Run £72

Bunch of Bananas Relay: 800m Swim, 31.8km Bike, 7.5km Run £82

Bunch of Bananas Team Time Trial (drafting allowed): 800m Swim, 31.8km Bike, 7.5km Run £150

Duathlon: 5km Run, 21.2km Bike, 2.5km Run £52

Scootathlon: 390m Scoot, 390m Bike, 250m Run £19

NEW for 2015! Parent and Child Relay Scootathlon: Adult (390m scoot, 250m run) and Child (390m Scoot, 390m Bike, 250m Run) £19

Will you be racing the BananaMan Triathlon? Let us know in the comments below!

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