Cape and caboodle

At Superhero Series powered by MARVEL our ethos is ‘anything goes’. If there's something you want or need on the course that’s not listed below, call us on 01306 627 301 and we'll do our best to accommodate. Masks, capes and pants over tights are positively encouraged.

Swim

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Essential:

Wetsuit: everyone entering the water must wear a wetsuit. We are working with Tri Wetsuit hire who offer on the day or advance bookings of wetsuits. Please click here to find out more.
Swim cap: we'll give you a colour-coded cap at registration on the day
Goggles: highly recommended
Swimming costume or trunks (to be worn under wetsuit). We recommend this if you are only doing one stage
Clothes for next stage/s: If you're doing more than the swim stage, keep in mind that whatever you wear under your wetsuit you will also be wearing for the cycle and push/run. 
Towel

Optional:

Nose Clip
Flippers and floats: either/both of these are welcome
Dingy/canoe: only allowed for Sidekicks towing a loved one in the Sidekick Tri
Tether: for visually impaired participants

 
 

Bike

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Essential:

Helmet
Spares and tools in case of flat
Your vehicle of choice: suggestions below but, as ever, anything goes!

Bicycle: with or without trailers and the like to push/pull Superheroes along.
Tricycle
Handcycle
Tandem
Recumbent bike
Wheelchair bike
Wheelchair:
day, racing or powered.

If you're looking for ideas, or want to hire an adapted cycle, check out our official bike partner Quest 88.

 
 

Push/run

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Choose your weapon:

Running shoes
Wheelchair:
day, racing or powered
Race runner/petra running bike
Walker/walking frame
Walking stick
Crutches

(Don't forget any tools or spares!)

Also permitted

Buggies/pushchairs: if you are pushing a participant around the course
Tether: used around wrist