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Laguna Phuket Triathlon 2023

LAGUNA PHUKET TRIATHLON 2023

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Asia’s finest integrated destination “Laguna Phuket” has announced the schedule for the 29th Laguna Phuket Triathlon, to be held on Sunday 19 November 2023. Registrations will open soon, on the 22nd February 2023 for each race designation, including full Individual and Team Triathlon, Sprint Triathlon and Duathlon.

 

Held across the famous Laguna Phuket destination race course, athletes enjoy the unique swim taking in both the Andaman Sea and fresh water lagoon. The challenging bike course includes scenic rides through the Phuket countryside and local villages, with the climax coming over the imposing Naithon hills. The run course takes in the entire Laguna Phuket destination, with the climax finish back on the stunning beachside.

 

To facilitate the travel for athletes and their followers, the 8 hotels in the Laguna Phuket group have joined forces to offer competitive rates. From each Laguna Phuket hotel, guests can walk or enjoy free shuttle buses and boats to the Laguna Grove race venue.

 

Southeast Asia’s longest running and most successful triathlon event, the Laguna Phuket Triathlon was listed as Top 8 of The World’s Greatest Tri Swims by 220 Triathlon Magazine (UK) in 2020. LPT has also been ranked 5th on the 10 Best Triathlons in the World list, by Let’s Do This (UK). Laguna Phuket destination has been named an Honourable Contributor in Sports and Exercise, by the Ministry of Tourism and Sports’ Department of Physical Education (DPE) in 2019.

 

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Race Categories

ELITE

1.8K swim – 50K bike – 12K run

Age Groups:

  • Overall Male (18 years old & over)
  • Overall Female (18 years old & over)

LAGUNA PHUKET TRIATHLON (INDIVIDUAL)

1.8K swim – 50K bike – 12K run

Age Groups:

  • Male: 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 & over
  • Female: 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65 & over

LAGUNA PHUKET TRI (TEAM RELAY)

1.8K swim – 50K bike – 12K run

Each team must consist of 3 members

 

Age Groups:

  • Male Relay (18 years old & over)
  • Female Relay (18 years old & over)
  • Mixed Relay (18 years old & over)

SPRINT TRIATHLON

0.5K swim – 20K bike – 6K run

Age Groups:

  • Overall Male (16 years old & over)
  • Overall Female (16 years old & over)

DUATHLON

4K run – 50K bike – 12K run

Age Groups:

  • Overall Male (18 years old & over)
  • Overall Female (18 years old & over)

RACE SCHEDULE

Race pack collection & Expo

Laguna Grove (Laguna Phuket), Phuket

  • Saturday, 18 November 2023
  • 10.00 - 17.00 hr.
    Race pack collection & Expo

THURSDAY, 16 NOVEMBER 2023

Laguna Grove (Laguna Phuket), Phuket

  • 09.00 - 17.00 h.
    Bike Mechanic Service

FRIDAY, 17 NOVEMBER 2023

Laguna Grove (Laguna Phuket), Phuket

  • 07.00 - 17.00 h.
    Bike Mechanic Service
  • 08.00 h.
    Practice Bike Session on Bike Course (police escorted) – 50km

SATURDAY, 18 NOVEMBER 2023

Laguna Grove (Laguna Phuket), Phuket

  • 10.00 - 17.00 h.
    Race Pack Collection and Expo
  • 10:00 – 17:30 h.
    Bike Mechanic Service
  • 10:00 – 17:30 h.
    Mandatory Bike Check-In
    *Athlete attendance is compulsory
  • 14:30 – 15:30 h.
    Press Conference

ACES, Angsana Laguna Phuket

  • 11:00 – 12:00 h.
    Pro Race Briefing in English
    *Athlete attendance is compulsory
  • 12:00 – 13:00 h.
    Race Briefing in English
    *Athlete attendance is compulsory
  • 13:00 – 14:00 h.
    Race Briefing in Thai
    *Athlete attendance is compulsory
  • 18:00 – 21:00 h.
    Pasta Party (Carbo-load)

SUNDAY, 19 NOVEMBER 2023

Laguna Grove (Laguna Phuket), Phuket

  • 05:00 – 06:15 h.
    Athlete Check-in
  • 05:00 – 11:00 h.
    Bike Mechanic Service
  • 05:00 – 12:30 h.
    Medical Service Available
  • 05:30 – 06:50 h.
    LPT and Sprint Athletes Transfer to Swim Start
  • 06:30 h.
    Start LPT – Pro & Elite Males
    SAii Laguna Phuket – Beach
  • 06:31 h.
    Start LPT – Pro & Elite Females
    SAii Laguna Phuket – Beach
  • 06:33 h.
    Start LPT Age Groups – Rolling Start on Chip Time (6 athletes every 5 seconds)
    SAii Laguna Phuket – Beach
  • 06:45 h.
    Start Duathlon
  • 06:55 h. (approx.)
    LPT First Athlete Swim Finish
  • 07:15 h.
    Start Sprint Triathlon -Rolling Start, on Chip Time (6 athletes every 5 seconds)
  • 08:00 – 13:00 h.
    Athlete Post Race Buffet & Massage Service
  • 08:10 h. (approx.)
    LPT First Athlete Bike Finish
  • 08:17 h. (approx.)
    Sprint First Athlete Finisher
  • 08:50 h. (approx.)
    LPT First Athlete Finisher
  • 10:30 – 13:30 h.
    Bike Check-out (Athlete must collect equipment from the transition area before closing time
  • 12:30 h.
    Race Finish

XANA Beach, Angsana Laguna Phuket

  • 18:00 h.
    Award Party Open
  • 19:00 h.
    Award Presentation for Overall Winners
  • 20:00 h.
    Award Party Finish
  • 20:00 h.
    After Party

COURSE MAPS

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race pack

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Entry Fees

Early bird rate
(22 Feb – 31 May 2023)

THAI RESIDENTS

ELITE

  • Individual Age group/open THB 4,450

    Distance: 1.8K swim – 50K bike – 12K run

LAGUNA PHUKET TRIATHLON

  • Individual Age group/open THB 4,450

    Distance: 1.8K swim – 50K bike – 12K run

  • Team Relay THB 8,800 per Team

    3-person relay teams
    Distance: 1.8K swim – 50K bike – 12K run

SPRINT TRIATHLON

  • Individual Age group/open THB 3,100

    Distance: 0.5K swim – 20K bike – 6K run

DUATHLON

  • Individual Age group/open THB 3,100

    Distance: 4K run – 50K bike – 12K run

OVERSEAS

ELITE

  • Individual Age group/open USD 230

    Distance: 1.8K swim – 50K bike – 12K run

LAGUNA PHUKET TRIATHLON

  • Individual Age group/open USD 230

    Distance: 1.8K swim – 50K bike – 12K run

  • Team Relay USD 465 per Team

    3-person relay teams
    Distance: 1.8K swim – 50K bike – 12K run

SPRINT TRIATHLON

  • Individual Age group/open USD 140

    Distance: 0.5K swim – 20K bike – 6K run

DUATHLON

  • Individual Age group/open USD 140

    Distance: 4K run – 50K bike – 12K run

  • Please note that the above rates exclude 8.7% handling fee.
  • Entry fees for all include tickets to the pasta party and awards presentation.
  • Entry is non-refundable.
  • Entry is non-transferable to another competitor.
  • Entry is non-transferable to next year’s competition.
  • Entry fees include VAT

Regular rate
(1 Jun – 31 Oct 2023)

THAI RESIDENTS

ELITE

  • Individual Age group/open THB 5,200

    Distance: 1.8K swim – 50K bike – 12K run

LAGUNA PHUKET TRIATHLON

  • Individual Age group/open THB 5,200

    Distance: 1.8K swim – 50K bike – 12K run

  • Team Relay THB 10,100 per Team

    3-person relay teams
    Distance: 1.8K swim – 50K bike – 12K run

SPRINT TRIATHLON

  • Individual Age group/open THB 3,650

    Distance: 0.5K swim – 20K bike – 6K run

DUATHLON

  • Individual Age group/open THB 3,650

    Distance: 4K run – 50K bike – 12K run

OVERSEAS

ELITE

  • Individual Age group/open USD 258

    Distance: 1.8K swim – 50K bike – 12K run

LAGUNA PHUKET TRIATHLON

  • Individual Age group/open USD 258

    Distance: 1.8K swim – 50K bike – 12K run

  • Team Relay USD 525 per Team

    3-person relay teams
    Distance: 1.8K swim – 50K bike – 12K run

SPRINT TRIATHLON

  • Individual Age group/open USD 160

    Distance: 0.5K swim – 20K bike – 6K run

DUATHLON

  • Individual Age group/open USD 160

    Distance: 4K run – 50K bike – 12K run

  • Please note that the above rates exclude 8.7% handling fee.
  • Entry fees for all include tickets to the pasta party and awards presentation.
  • Entry is non-refundable.
  • Entry is non-transferable to another competitor.
  • Entry is non-transferable to next year’s competition.
  • Entry fees include VAT

extra items

THAI RESIDENTS

  • Additional pasta party ticket THB 950

    THB 475 for 6-12 years old

  • Additional awards presentation ticket THB 950

    THB 475 for 6-12 years old

  • Please note that the above rates exclude 8.7% handling fee.
  • Pasta Party (Carbo-load) –  SATURDAY, 18 NOVEMBER 2023 @ ACES, Angsana Laguna Phuket (18:00 – 21:00)
  • Award Presentation –  SUNDAY, 19 NOVEMBER 2023 @ XANA Beach, Angsana Laguna Phuket (18:00 – 21:00)

OVERSEAS

  • Additional pasta party ticket USD 32

    USD 16 for 6-12 years old

  • Additional awards presentation ticket USD 32

    USD 16 for 6-12 years old

  • Please note that the above rates exclude 8.7% handling fee.
  • Pasta Party (Carbo-load) –  SATURDAY, 18 NOVEMBER 2023 @ ACES, Angsana Laguna Phuket (18:00 – 21:00)
  • Award Presentation –  SUNDAY, 19 NOVEMBER 2023 @ XANA Beach, Angsana Laguna Phuket (18:00 – 21:00)

ACCOMMODATION

LAGUNA PHUKET HOTELS
 

Laguna Phuket, Asia’s first integrated destination resort, is a holiday paradise of deluxe hotels and villas spanning 1,000 acres of tropical parkland. Whether you’re travelling with friends or vacationing with family, Laguna Phuket offers something for everyone with ample opportunities for fun, romance, relaxation and exploring.

Facilities and activities include spas, restaurants, bars, boutique shopping, private charter and join-in luxury tours, daily activities at most Laguna Phuket hotels, canoeing, sailing, resort golf, and (of course) the pristine beaches and azure waters of the Andaman Sea.

Shuttle Buses (within Laguna Phuket)

If you are staying at one of the Laguna Phuket Hotels, free shuttle bus service is available. These buses will circulate between the hotels and race venue within Laguna Phuket.

Special rates for those who join the race, using the discount code when booking a room. The hotels part of Laguna Phuket have joined forces to offer competitive rates to the LPT athletes and their followers. From each hotel part of Laguna Phuket, guests can walk or enjoy free shuttle buses and boats to the Laguna Grove race venue.

Code: “LPT”

  • Angsana Laugna Phuket (Min 3 nights, pinned on the 18th of Nov)
  • Cassia Phuket (Min 3 nights, pinned on the 18th of Nov)

Code: “LPT2023”

  • Banyan Tree Phuket
  • Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket
  • SAii Laguna Phuket
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RULES & REGULATIONS

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Team Relay Rules

  1. All rules applying to individual competitors apply to relay competitors except where such rules conflict with specific relay rules.
  2. Any relay team interfering with an individual competitor or in any way placing an individual competitor at a competitive disadvantage will be disqualified. Any relay cyclist riding in a stationary position within 20 meters of an individual athlete entered in the Pro Division will be immediately disqualified and his team will not be allowed to continue in the race.
  3. Each relay team will be provided with one timing chip which must be handled as follows: The timing chip must be worn by the swimmer who must pass it to the cyclist inside the designated area in the transition area. The cyclist must wear the timing chip and pass it to the runner inside the designated area in the transition area. The runner must wear the timing chip until heshe crosses the finish line.
  4. Any team failing to hand off the timing chip inside the designated areas, or failing to cross the finish line with their timing chip will not be included in the official results.
  5. All three team members must be body numbered in the transition area no later than 06:15 h (race day).
  1. Relay swimmers will start in the last wave.
  2. All relay swimmers must wear the official race swim cap throughout the swim segment of the race. The swim cap must not be removed from the swimmer’s head until after the timing chip is passed to the team cyclist.
  1. All relay bikes must be placed in the designated bike racks in the transition area on race pack collection day between 10:00 – 17:30 h. Team bikes may not be removed from the designated bike rack until after the team cyclist has been tagged by the team swimmer. Any team not having its bike in the designated rack or removing it prior to being tagged may be immediately disqualified and not allowed to continue in the race.
  2. After receiving the timing chip, relay cyclists must walk their bikes through the timing checkpoint at the end of the transition area. The team of any cyclists mounting their bikes before passing through the timing checkpoint will be time penalized.
  3. After passing the timing chip to the team runner, relay cyclists must immediately place their bikes on the designated bike racks inside the transition area. All relay bikes must remain in the bike racks until the conclusion of the race when the transition area is opened for the removal of bikes. The team of any relay cyclist failing to immediately rack his/her bike or who remounts his/her bike after passing the timing chip off will be disqualified.
  1. Relay runners are the only team members allowed in the secured area directly behind the finish line. Relay swimmers and cyclists wishing to greet their team runner must do so outside the secured area.
  2. Relay runners must turn in the team timing chip at the finish line immediately after crossing the finish line. Any team failing to turn in its timing chip will not be considered an official finisher.

Remarks

  • Online registration will open on 22 Feb 2023
  • Online registration will close on 13 November 2023
  • Please note that the above rates exclude 8.7% handling fee.
  • Entry fees for all includes tickets to the pasta party and awards presentation.
  • Entry is non-refundable.
  • Entry is non-transferable to another competitor.
  • Entry is non-transferable to next year’s competition.
  • Entry fees include VAT.