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Central Lancashire Duathlon.
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Have you got what it takes to take on our newest event? Perfect for all ability levels. We are also proud to announce we have full junior age group races for the first time. The GO TRI duathlon aims to give beginners a chance to race in a friendly atmosphere . Juniors can enter from age 8 – 14 (Age group is determined by the age on the last day of the year so please select the correct age when booking).
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- Location: UCLAN Preston, PR2 1SG
- Date: 21st July 2024
- Entry: ££18 – £40
- Difficulty: Easy
Distances
Run
2km
5km
400m
1200m
1500m
2km
Bike
12km
20km
1.5km
3km
6km
7.5km
Run
2km
3km
200m
400m
600m
800m
Maya Smallwood
I have really enjoyed Manchester Airport Duathlon few weeks ago. This was the first race after a very long time for me so I was a bit nervous but the atmosphere was very relaxed and that put me in ease. Short distances were just enough to challenge myself. Lovely cycling route around countryside as well. Thanks for organising great simple event.
David Jousiffe
They are perfect for beginners, right through to experienced triathletes. The events are extremely friendly and very relaxed. They are a great mix between fun and competition.
Colm Mulhern
Both events are run brilliantly. The bike routes on both take place on two amazingly scenic courses. The events offer something for everyone. Very accessible to people dipping their toes into multi sport events for the first time, to having a great option for seasoned athletes.
Event Detail
Our Central Lancashire Duathlon is hosted at UCLAN the University of Central Lancashire. Making use of their superb facilities you will be running and cycling on their amazing Crit track and brand new athletics track. There is no road cycling or running at this event making it extra safe for all of our entrants. Everything takes place within the university grounds.
This event also boasts a full range of junior age group categories to help bring new talent into the sport. We want to encourage everybody to give it a try. All Junior duathlons will take place within the grounds so completely away from any traffic. All you need to take part is a safe bike and helmet, a pair of trainers and a willingness to give it a go.
As you can see from the distances there is something for every ability at this event so take a look and get yourself booked in. All races will be timed and every entry will receive a medal for taking part.
Run Bike Routes
Next Events
Central Lancashire Super Sprint
Super Sprint events are our speciality and are open to anybody aged 15 or above of all abilities. They can be used as an introduction into multi-sport events or by seasoned pros for race preparation and technique improvement. The Junior waves starts at 09:00 with a mass start. Start lists will be posted here when entries close the day before the event starts.
- Location: UCLAN Preston, PR2 1SG
- Distance:
R: 2km B: 12km, R: 2km
- Entry: £15
- Difficulty: Easy
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Central Lancashire Junior Tristar(t)
Our Junior event is open to ages from 8 – 14 and is suitable for all abilities. All that is required is a safe bike and helmet and a pair of trainers. Distances will vary dependant on age so please ensure you select the correct age group when booking. All junior duathlons will take place within the university grounds.
Waves start at 9am with Tri Start, with each proceeding age group starting at hourly intervals. Tri Start – 09:00, Tri Star 1 – 10:00, Tri Star 2 – 11:00, Tri Star 3 – 12:00.
- Location: UCLAN Preston, PR2 1SG
- Distance:
Various
- Entry: £12
- Difficulty: Easy
3 Booked This Week!
What’s Included
Custom Medal
Water
Swizzels Sweets
Manual timing
Friendly Atmosphere
Triathlon England North West Junior Series Event
Medal Reward
Event Briefing Details
Arrival
Please arrive 15 – 30 minutes before your wave start time. This should give you ample time to familiarise yourself with transition, warm up, discuss any queries you may have with the team and use the facilities if necessary. Waves start at 09:00. Start lists will be posted on this page with your number and official start time the day before the event take place.
Car Parking
There is ample parking at UCLAN so no worries in this department. Drive in and look out for our registration van. We promise you wont miss us.
Registration
Registration will open around 45 minutes before your wave start time. you will be able to collect you number and we will have bottled water on hand. PLease ensure you know your number as this makes the process far smoother. Race numbers can be found on the start list
If you have children in different waves to register, please wait for the appropriate time as again, this causes delay for the wave currently registering. We will endeavour to get you registered as soon as we can, but we will prioritise the next wave.
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.
Spectators Support
Spectators are more than welcome. There is a café on site that has been prepped and ready to serve your every need for coffees, teas, bacon barms and loads more. There is plenty of space around the perimeter of the cycle track. Spectators will not be permitted on the cycle track at any point. We will allow 1 parent per child to assist in setting up transition prior to the race, but we will ask you to leave 15 minutes before the start time.
Start
The start line will be marked on the ground, with Black and Yellow tape. It will be away from transition, positioned appropriately for social distancing.
Each wave will include a mass start. please place yourself appropraitly when strating, so if you are expecting to be finishing towards the middle or back, please do not stand right at the front and cause any hazards during the start.
Please be ready to start a your allocated time to avoid holing up any other participants. If you arrive at the start line after your time has gone, you will have to wait until all other participants have started to commence your race.
Run
Please run on the left side of the track to allow for overtaking and returning runners. you will be running in a clockwise direction.
Overtaking is allowed but 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
You will be riding on the left hand side of the track in an anti clockwise direction.
The mount line will be well out of the transition area, and it will be marked with a flag. 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.
At dismount, please ensure you dismount on the left hand side to avoid veering into any riders still on course behind you. please dismount safely and then only cross to the transition area where clear.
WE ASK THAT YOU THINK ABOUT THE COURSE AND CONDITIONS AND WE DO NOT RECOMEND TIME TRIL/TT BIKES ON THIS COURSE
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 on 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 Go Tri.
I thank you for your support and patience as events were put on hold during Lockdown.
If you have any questions I haven’t answered here, please get in touch by email, social media or text and I will be happy to answer any questions.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Yes, these events are aimed at everybody. As a Go Tri event, we are creating accessible duathlons suitable for all abilities. Please ensure you select the correct race.
They can’t race with you unless they are 15 r over but this event boast full age group categories for children aged 8 – 14 so get them booked in and introduce them to this wonderful sport.
As long as your bike is road legal, you can ride any bike you own. Mountain, road, even shoppers with baskets.
Registration will open at around half an hour before your start time. Get yourself registered, then take your bike and anything else you need to transition. Transition will be manned at all times and only athletes with race numbers will be permitted entry.
The first age group will start at 09:00.
Each age group then has it’s own specific start time. this is to enhance safety and reduce risk, by not having multiple junior ages on course at once.
Start lists with your official start time will be published on this page after entries have closed the day before the event.
Yes, everybody will receive a medal and a packet of sweets kindly provided by Swizzles Matlow.
Junior Waves Sunday 30st July – Tri Start – 09:00, Tri Star 1 – 10:00, Tri Star 2 – 11:00, Tri Star 3 – 12:00, Super Sprint (GO TRI) – Sunday 30th July 14:00
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Results
Both Junior and Sprint Results can be found within the same PDF
Central Lancashire Duathlon 2023 Results
Map & Address
UCLAN Sports Arena,
Tom Benson Way,
Preston
PR2 1SG