Four times as many males have so far signed up for the age-group triathlon categories, which is open to everyone over the age of 15.
Super League officials have opened up the event for 2018 in an attempt to boost the popularity of the sport, with members of the public being offered the chance to compete on the same course as some of the world’s best triathletes.
Stimpson, who claimed gold at Glasgow 2014 and finished second in the 2013 World Triathlon Series, said: ‘I don’t think there are many other sports which are so welcoming, no matter your gender or capability, from first timers to elites. It’s a special thing to share the love of triathlon, which I’m sure you will get addicted to once you have done just one.
‘I feel very lucky and extremely grateful that I get to do what I love the most every day, being able to have it as my career is the most precious thing. It’s of course a huge part of my life and in turn my family’s life but it gives us an amazing bond. I’ve seen some fantastic places and met some absolutely brilliant people. I have a huge extended family thanks to triathlon.’
Entries are open for individual men’s and women’s events, alongside thrilling mixed relays. People who are new to triathlon can try the Super Sprint race of a 400m swim, 10 km bike and 2.5 km run. Those who want to be even more ambitious can try the Enduro race, which does the same format twice and back to back. The individual and relay races will take place on the morning of Sunday 30 September, giving the participants enough time to enjoy the course, recover and settle in to watch the professionals in the afternoon.
There are limited spaces and sign up is available now through the Super League Website.
