The Novice race comprises of a 2k run – 10k cycle – 1k run

First Run – 1 lap, mass start on closed road, run in clockwise direction around course, starting on Riverside Road follow this into North Shore Road cross the Infinity Bridge right into University Boulevard, before the bridge crosses the canal at the junction with Massey Road, follow footpath to the right of the road which drops down to the canal, turn left along the canal to cross under the road and then left up the steps to rejoin the footpath on University Boulevard. Turn Left and go straight over the roundabout, continue over Millenium Bridge then turn right and follow the footpath along the river to the transition area. 


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Cycle Route – 3 laps on a closed road circuit  11.4k


Exit transition join the course by turning left onto Riverside Road, at the end of Riverside Road u turn to come back along the other side, then follow the road to the left and left again into Church Road, again make a u turn outside of Splash and the Council Buildings and follow Church Road back across the traffic lights, make a further u turn just prior to the roundabout with Portrack Lane, return along Church Road and turn left into Northshore Link Road and then turn right back onto Riverside Road before turn left and going over the Princess Diana bridge, turn left at the first roundabout onto University Boulevard and right at the next onto Havard Ave, at the next roundabout make a u turn and retrace your route back turning left after going back over Princess Diana Bridge and onto Riverside Road to pass transition and start the second lap.


Bike laps:- Counting your laps is no feasible for us with so many and often on different laps, you will have to count them yourself. The best method is to use a bike speedo, 3 laps of 3.8k (2.36 miles). So when you are beyond 8k ( 4.75 miles) you are on your last lap.


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Second Run – 1 lap  1.2k


turn right out of transition cross the Princess Diana bridge, turn right at the roundabout to run a short distance along Univeristy Boulevard before crossing the Millenium Bridge, then following the riverside footpath again to the finish line. 
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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.