Do you have what it takes to take on our Shrewsbury run-bike-run duathlon?  The Perfect event for all ability levels.  We even have a full complement of junior age group races. Juniors aged 8 to 14 can participate.

The Super Sprint duathlon aims to give beginners a chance to race in a friendly atmosphere whilst the more experienced racers or Triathletes can use this as an excellent training aid.

Distances

Event Detail

Our Shrewsbury Duathlon is a run-bike-run event held at Shrewsbury Sports Village. You will run and cycle on their purpose-built cycle track, making use of their excellent facilities. There is no road cycling or running at this event, ensuring extra safety for all participants. The entire event takes place within the sports village grounds.

This event offers a wide range of categories for junior age groups, aiming to attract new talent to the sport. We encourage everyone to give it a try. The Junior Duathlons will be held within the grounds, away from any traffic. To take part, you'll need a safe bike and helmet, a pair of trainers, and a willingness to give it a go. There are distances suitable for all abilities at this event, so take a look and book your spot!

All races will be timed, and every participant will receive a medal for taking part. Even experienced Duathletes or Triathletes can use this event as a valuable training opportunity to enhance race techniques.

What's Included

• Custom Medal
• Water & Swizzels Sweets
• Manual timing
• Friendly Atmosphere 

Event Day Logistics

Please arrive 30 - 45 minutes before your wave start time

08:30 - Registration opens
09:30 - TriStart starts
10:30 - Tristar 1 starts
11:30 - Tristar 2 starts
12:30 - Tristar 3 starts
14:00 - Super Sprint starts

Age Requirements

Age categories are determined by age on December 31st of the competing year.
Tristart: 8 years old only
Tristar 1: 9 to 10 years old
Tri Star 2: 11 to 12 years old
Tristar 3: 13 to 14 years old
Super Sprint: 15 and over

Event Briefing Details

Arrival
Please arrive 30 - 45 minutes before your wave start time. This should give you ample time to familiarise yourself with the transition, warm up, discuss any queries you may have with the team and use the facilities if necessary. Waves start at 09:30.  Start lists will be posted on this page with your number and official start time the day before the event.

Car Parking
There is ample parking so no worries in this department. Park up in the main car park, then wander down to the track and look out for our registration van.  We promise you won't miss us.

Registration
You can collect your race number, then you can head over to transition where you can rack your bike. This will be your area to keep your bike and trainers and any nutrition/hydration you may require during the event.

Transition Area
You will have a specific area within transition where you can keep your bike, running shoes and any nutrition/hydration you require during the event. Please keep any bags or items you will not need during the event in your car. There will be no additional storage available.

Bag Drop
There will not be a bag drop at this event. However, you may keep the things you need for your transition at your transition station. Participants are asked to keep any bags or items away in cars.

Spectators Support
Spectators are more than welcome. There is a cafe on site that has been prepped and ready to serve your every need for coffees, teas, bacon barms and loads more. Spectatoprs must remain off the cycle track at all times.

Start
The start line will be marked and pointed out during our pre-event briefing. 

Run
Please run on the left side of the track to allow for overtaking and returning runners.

If you are overtaken, please drop back slightly to allow for adequate distance. If you overtake, please move over to the right, but ensure you avoid any oncoming cyclists.

Ride
The mount line will be clearly marked with a flag away from the transition area.  The dismount line will be at the same line as where you mounted your bike. Please walk/run with your bike from/to transition. DO NOT mount or dismount before these points. This has been put in place to avoid any confusion between cyclists, runners or motorists as well as providing additional space to adhere to social distancing.

All riders MUST wear a helmet and will not be allowed on the course without one.

Finish
The finish line will be at the start line where your time will be manually recorded. Please make your way safely from the finish line back to transition where you will be able to cool down and catch your breath.

Please do not return to the finish line at any point after you have finished. This is to avoid any unnecessary contact.

Results will be posted online and emailed early in the week following the event, please do not ask for your time at the finish. Please also be aware that results are recorded manually and while we make every effort to ensure accurate results, human error is possible. If any results appear incorrect, please let me know by email and I will endeavour to amend these before submitting to British Triathlon.