Run Standards
Race standards are designed to encourage members to enter more races and try to achieve pre-set standards which will be awarded by the club. These standards gender and age specific and are based on the World Standard Times published by the WAVA (World Association of Veteran Athletes), and consist of WORLD, PLATINUM, GOLD, SILVER, BRONZE, COPPER. For example the GOLD standard is set at approximately 135% of the world record for that distance at that age and gender.
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Platinum – world + 20%
Diamond – world + 35%
Gold – world + 50%
Silver – world + 65%
Bronze – world + 85%
Copper – world + 105%
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The following standard distances are supported: 5K, 5M, 10K, 10M, 20M, Half Marathon, Marathon, but you do not need to run all distances, only results from 3 separate distances are required, for example a SILVER at 5K, 10K and marathon gains you a SILVER AWARD. A SILVER at 10K and 2 marathons does not.
Rules
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The race must have been accurately measured and certified, the result are taken from the official results. Chipped times are acceptable.
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The time achieved must be better than the standard i.e. standard = 46 minutes, time achieved 45 minutes 59 seconds or better.
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Awards will only be given for standards achieved at one level at three different distances in one year. For instance if you achieve SILVER for 5K, 10K and marathon you will get a SILVER standard. If you achieve SILVER for 5K and 10k and BRONZE for a marathon you will achieve a BRONZE standard.
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Standards will run from 1 January – 31 December each year and you must be England Athletics qualified through Beccles Triathlon Club to be eligible.
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Accurately measured and certified courses will have the symbol shown on the right (or below on mobile).
Other courses may claim to be accurate, please refer to the committee if you want them to be included. Note: The most parkruns are measured but only some are certified. Because of their popularity it is assumed that all are certified.
Run/Bike Standards & Club Championship Eligibility Criteria
All Beccles Triathlon Club (BTC) members wanting to claim run and/or bike standards from BTC and/or compete in the 3 Club Championship cycling time trials (TTs) must satisfy the following criteria to be considered eligible.
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Be a current paid up member of Beccles Triathlon Club
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Have Beccles Triathlon Club as ‘first claim’ with England Athletics (run standards) or not be first claim with another club.
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Have Beccles Triathlon Club as ‘first claim’ with Cycling Time Trials (bike standards / club championship - CTT News - Regulations )
​Although not mandatory, it is preferential for participating members to don BTC club colours.
Bike Standards
Race standards are designed to encourage members to enter more races and try to achieve pre-set standards which will be awarded by the club. These standards gender and age specific and are based on the World Standard Times published and consist of RECORD, PLATINUM, GOLD, SILVER, BRONZE, COPPER. For example the GOLD standard is set at approximately 145% of the record for that distance at that age and gender.
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Platinum – world + 20%
Diamond – world + 35%
Gold – world + 45%
Silver – world + 55%
Bronze – world + 65%
Copper – world + 75%
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Triathlon Standards
We're still fine-tuning the details, but here's what you need to know now: you'll have multiple chances to achieve your standards across various races. No need to compete in all of them—just pick your favorites and aim for your best! 🌟
Standards will be awarded by distance, so focus on the ones that suit you best.
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