General info

Delta Rowmania ETU Triathlon Junior European Cup (3 September 2017) – a spectacular race on a beautiful course which goes along the shores of Danube river and Ciuperca lake, in Tulcea, the main gate to the Danube Delta.

The triathlon is part of RowmaniaFEST - The International Rowing Boats Festival, already at its seventh edition, an unique event in the Central and Eastern Europe, an authentic Danube Delta experience and an opportunity to discover the natural Danube Delta through its own landmarks: entertainment, tradition, culture and sports. 
The Festival takes place during 1-3 September 2017, three days of paddling contest, rowing tours, triathlon, concerts on the Danube’s promenade, debates, film projections, Slow-Fish gourmet moments, presentations of social projects covering eco-tourism, slow-tourism and responsible tourism, expeditions in the Danube Delta etc. 
Rowmania Fest is initiated by Mr. Ivan Patzaichin, one of the greatest athletes of Romania, born in Mila 23, a village in the Delta. Mr. Patazaichin is dedicated to the Danube Delta’s conservation and its future sustainable development as the most important eco-destination in Europe. 

In a nutshell this is an opportunity to be part of a triathlon, to row and have fun for an entire weekend together with other 10,000 visitors of our festival, triathletes, canoeist and rowing amateurs and professionals from all of the Danube’s countries.

Event Information:
Entry Fee: € 70 (Price includes access to the Fish Party, a short cruise on the Danube, participation kit, post race massage and free access to all events under RowmaniaFest)

Prize Money: 
Junior men and women:
1st. 375 EUR
2nd. 225 EUR
3rd. 150 EUR

Schedule:
Saturday, 2 September 2017 (The Beach Ciuperca Lake / Blue House (Casa Albastra))
16:00 – 19:00 Registration 
18:00 – 18:30 Bike Course Familiarization (Casa Albastra Alley – Ivanov Dumitru St. – Lacul Ciuperca St. – Isaccei St. – Casa Albastra Alley and back)
18:30 – 19:00 Swim Familiarization (The Beach Ciuperca lake)
19:00 – 19:30 Junior Athlete’s Briefing (Hotel Esplanada - 1 Portului Street)


Sunday, 3 September 2017 (The Beach Ciuperca Lake / Blue House (Casa Albastra))
08:15 – 11:50  Delta Rowmania Triathlon (Olimpic, Sprint, Supersprint etc)
10:30 – 11:30  ETU Triathlon Junior European Cup - Registration. Athletes' Lounge open for check-in, Bike check, Uniform check
11:00 – 11:35  ETU Triathlon Junior European Cup - Transition zone open for check-in 
12:00              ETU Triathlon Junior European Cup (women) - Lineup
12:05              ETU Triathlon Junior European Cup (women) - START
13:40              ETU Triathlon Junior European Cup (men) - Lineup
13:45              ETU Triathlon Junior European Cup (men) - START
13:00              Chill area (massage, hidration etc)
16:00              ETU Triathlon Junior European Cup - Junior Women and Men Awards (Promenade)
20:30              Delta Party on the boat + short cruise on the Danube 
21:30              Rock 'n Row Concerts (Promenade)


Distances:
750 m swim
22 km bike
4.6 km run

SWIM COURSE
A 750 m loop in Ciuperca lake.
Start – from the water.

BIKE COURSE
Urban circuit, in the center of Tulcea city - the bike course will start on the main street, then climb up 1000 m distance. Athletes will then turn back down on the same way. Completely free of traffic.
22km (5 loops) / 55 m of elevation gain.

RUN COURSE
The run course is flat and goes on the running track of the Ciuperca lake.
4.6 km (2 loops). Completely free of traffic.