Chtriman 113 Gravelines

Overall score 3.4Good
Thin evidence3 sources#114 of 224 70.3 races

Gravelines, France · 1.9 / 90 / 21.1 km

Race day Sun 27 Jun 2027

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Is it right for you?

First timer
Friendly3.7
PR potential
Fast3.7
Wetsuit swim
Usually3.8
Crowds
Strong3.7

Watch out: Wind can make the bike return demanding All 4

Provisional: based on 3 sources. Why

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Score breakdown

Every score is out of 5, and 5 is always the better end.

Each bar is a range of 0.25 points; the light bar holds this race. The average race scores 3.4.

What does this score mean?

Why people love it

  • Independent half-distance race alongside a full-distance festival
  • Athlete accounts praise organization and aid
  • Two run laps through a compact rowing-lake venue

Watch out for

  • Wind can make the bike return demanding
  • Busy swim waves require sensible seeding
  • Routes have changed since the historical reports
  • Confirm intermediate cutoffs in the current athlete guide

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Sun 27 Jun 2027

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What racers say

Overall score 3.4 out of 5

3 reviews and race reports

Tone of the reviews and race reports

  • Positive2
  • Mixed1
  • Negative0

3 reviews

  • Bastien

    Raced 2024 · US Fontenay: Chtriman 113 2024

    Tone: Positive

    A first-time half finisher describes a crowded wave swim, a fast bike with climbs and a headwind return, and a satisfying run. He finished pleased with his debut; this summary uses only the half-distance account on the shared page.

    Covers Swim, Bike, Run, Conditions

    Read on usf-triathlon.clubeo.com (US Fontenay: Chtriman 113 2024, opens in a new tab)
  • Damien

    Raced 2016 · Geek & Sport: Chtriman 113

    Tone: Mixed

    The athlete praises organization and would return after meeting his goal. He disliked the out-and-back swim and describes rain, wind and two frightening bike moments on slippery roads. The historical route differs from today.

    Covers Swim, Bike, Run, Conditions

    Read on geekandsport.be (Geek & Sport: Chtriman 113, opens in a new tab)
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Scores

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Very good. How racers feel about it, how well it is run, and how it treats a first timer. Counts for 27% of the overall score.

Toughness: Tough

  • Racer satisfactionLoved3.9

    Half-distance finishers generally value the race and several would return. · Medium confidence

  • OrganizationWell run4.0

    Two independent half-distance accounts explicitly praise organization. · Medium confidence

  • First timer friendlyFriendly3.7

    Several debut half finishers succeed, but a busy swim and wind require preparation. · Low confidence

Course traits, not part of the score

  • PR potentialFast3.7

    Athletes describe fast sections, with hills and headwind costing time. · Low confidence

Very good. Wetsuit odds, water temperature, calm, and the experience of the start. Counts for 15% of the overall score.

  • Wetsuit legalUsually3.8

    Several historical accounts describe wetsuits; current legality remains temperature dependent. · Low confidence

  • Water temperatureComfortable3.6

    The reviewed editions do not establish a reliable temperature range. · Low confidence

  • Calm waterMostly calm4.0

    An inland rowing lake limits exposure, but contact and weather vary. · Low confidence

  • Swim easeEasy3.5

    One debut half finisher spent energy passing slower swimmers. · Medium confidence

  • Swim experienceGreat3.5

    Athletes report manageable swimming, although one disliked the out-and-back format. · Medium confidence

Good. Road surface, closures, scenery and wind. Counts for 19% of the overall score.

  • Road surfaceGood3.5

    An older report describes a slippery wet surface; current pavement detail is limited. · Low confidence

  • Road closuresPartly closed3.3

    Traffic closure is not established by the half-distance sources. · Low confidence

  • Bike sceneryPleasant3.1

    Reports emphasize racing rather than scenery. · Low confidence

  • WindWindy2.4

    Headwinds on the return recur across half-distance reports. · Medium confidence

Course traits, not part of the score

  • Bike speedFast3.8

    Fast stretches are interrupted by climbs and a headwind return. · Medium confidence

  • Bike flatnessRolling3.4

    Current climbing is unverified; recent athlete accounts describe distinct hills. · Low confidence

  • Bike simplicitySome technical parts3.4

    Wet corners and changing routes require care. · Low confidence

Very good. Crowds, aid stations, conditions underfoot and scenery. Counts for 13% of the overall score.

  • Crowd supportStrong3.7

    Club supporters and a compact venue help the run atmosphere. · Low confidence

  • Aid stationsGood4.0

    A half-distance finisher praises aid, supported by the organizer station plan. · Medium confidence

  • Run sceneryPleasant3.0

    Repeated park scenery offers limited variety. · Low confidence

  • Run conditionsEasy3.6

    Repeated laps are manageable; fatigue and weather vary. · Low confidence

Course traits, not part of the score

  • Run flatnessMostly flat4.0

    Park laps look approachable, but a measured current profile is unavailable. · Low confidence

Good. Air temperature, how predictable the weather is, setting, and spectating. Counts for 15% of the overall score.

  • Air temperatureWarm or cool3.4

    Reports include wet windy conditions and warmer editions. · Low confidence

  • Weather reliabilityVariable2.7

    Changing wind and persistent rain occur in multiple reports. · Medium confidence

  • Venue beautyPleasant3.2

    The rowing-lake park is practical rather than a scenic destination. · Low confidence

  • Spectator friendlyEasy4.0

    Two run laps keep athletes returning through the compact event venue. · Medium confidence

Course traits, not part of the score

  • Low altitudeSea level4.8

    The coastal venue is low lying, though exact altitude is unverified. · Low confidence

Good. Hotels, walkability, getting there, and the town around the race. Counts for 11% of the overall score.

  • Hotel availabilityBook early3.3

    Race-week room availability is unverified. · Low confidence

  • Hotel valueNormal3.3

    Race-week lodging prices are unverified. · Low confidence

  • WalkabilitySome driving3.4

    At least one club group stayed within cycling distance; walking access varies. · Low confidence

  • Travel easeOne connection3.3

    Travel connections were not assessed by the athlete accounts. · Low confidence

  • LogisticsSimple4.0

    Swim, transition and run share the PAarc site. · Low confidence

  • Town and foodFine3.3

    The reviewed sources offer little assessment of town amenities. · Low confidence

Course

Swim, 1.9 km (1.2 mi)

PAarc des Rives de l'Aa

Start
wave
Laps
1 lap

Bike, 90 km (56 mi)

Laps
1 lap
Wind
Headwinds on the return are reported across editions.

Run, 21.1 km (13.1 mi)

Laps
2 laps
Surface
mixed

Getting there and staying

Where to stay
Gravelines
Book
Check transport between accommodation and the PAarc venue.
Getting around
A club finisher stayed within cycling distance, without naming the property.

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Key facts

Location
Gravelines, Hauts-de-France, France
Typical month
June
Distances
1.9 km (1.2 mi) swim, 90 km (56 mi) bike, 21.1 km (13.1 mi) run

Sources

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