Call for volunteers ahead of Jersey Triathlon

Call for volunteers ahead of Jersey Triathlon

VOLUNTEERS are still needed for this year鈥檚 Jersey Triathlon with two weeks to go until the popular event kicks off.

Organisers say they are looking for around 30 additional course marshals to ensure the 2025 race runs 鈥渟moothly鈥.

Volunteering was described as a 鈥渇antastic鈥 way to get involved with the 鈥渓ively鈥 event, the most southerly triathlon in the British Isles.

More than 300 triathletes are expected to take part on Sunday 13 July.

It is the twelfth iteration of the race, which has been sponsored by finance firm Accuro for the past 10 years.

There are a range of categories and distances, including relay and the Junior Split Triathlon which takes place on Saturday, with the action kicking off at Jardins de la Mer on the Waterfront.

The race supports a local charity every year and is this year supporting Brighter Futures, which supports parents, families and young Islanders.

Brighter Futures chief executive Fiona Brennan said they were 鈥渉onoured to be the charity partner for the 2025 Accuro Jersey Triathlon鈥.

She added: 鈥淭his event not only promotes health and community spirit, but alsohelps raise essential funds and awareness for our work with families and young people in Jersey.

鈥淓very contribution makes a meaningful difference, and we鈥檙e excited to be part of such a positive, high-energy occasion.鈥

Event director Andrew Thomas said they were 鈥渋ncredibly proud to be celebrating a decade of support from Accuro鈥.

Mr Thomas said: 鈥淭heir ongoing commitment has helped shape the Jersey Triathlon into a must-do race on the Island鈥檚 sporting calendar. Thanks to their partnership, we鈥檝e been able to grow the event while staying true to our community values.鈥

Paul Douglas, Accuro co-founder and managing director in Jersey, said: 鈥淚t鈥檚 been a privilege to support the Jersey Triathlon over the past decade and witness its evolutioninto one of the Island鈥檚 most eagerly anticipated sporting events.

鈥淎t Accuro we鈥檙e committed to backing initiatives that unite the community,encourage healthy living and celebrate personal achievement 鈥 values that the Jersey Triathlon champions so well. We鈥檙e proud of our ongoing partnership and excited to see what this year鈥檚 event has in store.鈥

Islanders interested in volunteering or signing up for the race should visit: jersey-triathlon.com

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