This is a short series of mini-duathlons 2k run – 5k or 10k bike – 2k run
There are 3 races in all, two will be based at Northfield School and Sports College in Billingham and the fourth will be the Novice Race at the Stockton Duathlon Festival on Stockton Riverside on April 23rd
Primarily the races are aimed at people that are new to multi-sport and would like to ‘dip their toe’ before committing themselves to a larger event. The emphasis is on trying it out rather than being too competitive. Having said that if you want to try to catch the guy in front, then go for it.
If you are a club athlete and want to use these races as some pre-season training then that’s fine. The bike lap is only 4.5k so you can do 2 laps if you wish. A good Sunday morning brick session.
Minimum age for entrants is 16 yrs by 31/12/2017
The first two races will be based from the excellent Sportsdrome at The Northfield School & Sports College. There are toilets, changing facilities and car parking on site. The runs will be along a virtually traffic free lane next to the school and the cycle section is on fairly flat public roads but with only light traffic.
New to multi-sport racing? You are very welcome, duathlon and triathlon is a very friendly and inclusive sport. You certainly don’t need to be an ultra fit athlete to to get a great deal out of it. You do need to be fit enough to get around the course naturally, but of more importance is the wish to challenge yourself and be prepared for the rather nice feeling of satisfaction and achievement when you cross the finish line. For us the last person over the finish line is equally as important as the first.