Outlaw X Returns – $15,000 prize fund announced by the PTO
The Outlaw X half distance event takes place in the magical grounds of Thoresby Park, Nottinghamshire on 27th September 2020. The event provides triathletes of all ability levels to race on a truly beautiful course and finish the triathlon season on a high!
With limited racing opportunities this year the Outlaw X middle distance race is billed to attract multiple pro-athletes. In the Mens category will be the likes of former ITU World Champion and Ironman world record breaker, Tim Don and another ITU stalwart who has sucessfully transitioned over to middle-distance events, ITU/70.3 athlete Adam Bowden. The women category will see Olympian Lucy Hall, already battle scared from the recent Hevellyn Triathlon, battling it out with Ruth Astle, Ironman Age Group World Champion 2019, and 2nd in the open women’s division at Hellvelyn last week.
One of Nottingham’s key sporting events, the Outlaw has become (almost) as legendary as Robin Hood!
Those who conquer the Outlaw Half just may be remembered in local folklore for having outwitted the Sheriff to complete a 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike ride and 13.1mile run. As long as you can cover the distance in 9 hours or less, you will become an Outlaw
The swim takes place in the clear, unspoilt Thorseby Lake. A single out and in course makes it easy to navigate and then with a quick escape via transition, you are straight out on your bike. The single loop bike course offer great surfaces for fast riding There is c. 2,000 ft of climbing, with the highest point on the course coming at 51 miles. On returning. the run course around Thoresby Park, makes use of the internal roads and hard-packed farm tracks within the estate with gentle inclines and descents to the finish line.
View the start list here
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UPDATE:
The PTO have continued their support towards athletes after announcing that they will put up a $15,000 prize fund as Olympic Triathlon Champion Alistair Brownlee joins the list of athletes taking part in the race.
Read their full statement below:
PROFESSIONAL TRIATHLETES ORGANISATION
ANNOUNCES $15,000 PRIZE PURSE
FOR OUTLAW X TRIATHLON
The Professional Triathletes Organisation today announced that it will provide a $15,000 professional prize purse for the Outlaw X Triathlon on September 27th, 2020 at Thoresby Park, Nottinghamshire.
Launched in 2019 to celebrate 10 years of Outlaw, Outlaw X takes place in the magical grounds of Thoresby Park, Nottinghamshire. Following a 1.2 mile swim in Thoresby lake, athletes will embark on a spectacular 56 mile ride through the north Nottinghamshire countryside before completing their epic journey with a 13.1 mile run through 1,000 acres of unspoilt English countryside within the grounds of historic Thoresby Park.
Charles Adamo, Executive Chairman of the PTO commented, “We are encouraged that our PTO Professionals from around the world continue to support our triathlon community. The PTO is pleased to stand behind them as they work with both big brand race operators like Challenge Family and Outlaw, as well as small independent race directors. It is great to see members of the triathlon community supporting one another in these difficult times, and we are grateful to be able to do our part. It is a tribute to Iain Hamilton and his Outlaw X Triathlon team that they are able to host this event under strict British Triathlon Covid guidelines and we are pleased to support it.”
PTO male athletes currently on the start list include Alistair Brownlee, Adam Bowden, Sam Proctor, George Goodwin, Tom Davis and Tim Don. The women’s list includes Nikki Bartlett, Kat Matthews, Ruth Astle, Lucy Hall and India Lee. Iain Hamilton, Director of OSB Events said, “It is a privilege to be able to hold our event in this climate. Our team has worked tirelessly to provide athletes with the opportunity to race safely under the guidance of British Triathlon. It will be great to see professionals and amateur athletes unite for a fantastic race, and we’re pleased to have been able to help raise some funds for Cancer Research and Alzheimer’s Research UK in the process. We are very excited about this partnership with PTO Professionals and the support of the PTO to add to a professional field at Outlaw X.”
Alistair Brownlee, PTO Board Member commented, “Once again PTO Professionals are leading the way in uniting to support our great triathlon community. Thanks to the PTO, we can create our own opportunities right now, and we are very grateful to be a part of the Outlaw X Triathlon. While these are small steps, each one is an important and lasting one as PTO Professionals stand alongside all those who love our sport.”
