Shrewsbury Junior And Super Sprint Duathlon

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Shrewsbury Duathlon.

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Have you got what it takes to take on our Shrewsbury run-bike-run Duathlon?  The Perfect event for all ability levels.  We even have a full compliment of junior age group races. 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. 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). TO BOOK CLICK ONE OF THE YELLOW BUTTONS OR SCROLL FOR MORE INFO.

  • Location: Shrewsbury SY1 4RQ
  • Date: 13th October 2024
  • Entry: £18 – £20
  • Difficulty: Easy

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Distances

Run

2.5k

400m

1k

1.5k

2k

Bike

12k

1k

4k

6k

8k

Run

2.5k

200m

400m

600m

800m


Get Your Startlist.

Entries through McA will appear on the relevant start list within 24hrs. If you have booked through a third party your details will be added the day before and emailed directly.

Event Detail

Our Shrewsbury Duathlon is a run-bike-run event hosted at Shrewsbury Sports Village.  Making use of their superb facilities you will be running and cycling on their purpose built cycle 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 sports village 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 rest assured it will be 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.   Even if you are a more experienced Duathlete or Triathlete this event can be used as an excellent training event to improve race techniques.

Run Bike Routes

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Example Run See FAQs For Full Details And Links

https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/96005205
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Example Ride See FAQs For Full Details And Links

https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/96005205

What’s Included

Snazzy Medal

Water

Swizzels Sweets

Manual timing

Friendly atmosphere

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 09:30.  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 so no worries in this department. Park up in the main car park, then wonder down to the track and look out for our registration van.  We promise you wont 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.

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.

Start

The start line will be clearly 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.

Please ensure you are adhering to social distancing measures while running. 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 runners.

Ride

The mount line will be clearly marked with a flag away from 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 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 British Triathlon.

 

Future Events

SHREWSBURY GO TRI – 4th February 2024

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 event starts at 14:00 with a mass start. Start lists will be posted here when entries close the day before the event starts. 

  • Location: Shrewsbury SY1 4RQ
  • Distance:

    R: 2.5k B: 12k, R: 2.5k

  • Entry: £20
  • Difficulty: Easy
SHREWSBURY JUNIOR TRISTAR(T) – 4th February 2024

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 – 09:30, Tri Star 1 – 10:30, Tri Star 2 – 11:30, Tri Star 3 – 12:30.

  • Location: Shrewsbury SY1 4RQ
  • Distance:

    Various

  • Entry: £18
  • Difficulty: Easy

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS


Can anyone take part in your events?

Yes, these events are aimed at everybody. As a Super Sprint event, we are creating accessible duathlons suitable for all abilities.  Please ensure you select the correct race.

Can my son/daughter take part with me?

They can’t race with you unless they are 15 or 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.

Do I need a road bike to enter?

As long as your bike is road legal, you can ride any bike you own. Mountain, road, time trial, even shoppers with baskets.

When do I drop my bike off at transition?

Registration will open at 8:30am the morning of the event. 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.

Can you put me in an early wave please?

The first athletes will start at 09:30. We aim to have as many athletes on the course at the same time as possible. This will reduce hanging around before and after the event and will also help create a great atmosphere on the course.  Start lists with your official start time will be published on this page after entries have closed the day before the event.

Will I get a medal on completion?

Yes, everybody will receive a medal

What is my start time?

Start times are as follows:

TriStart – 09:30

Tristar 1 – 10:30

Tristar 2 – 11:30

Tristar 3 – 12:30

GO TRI – 14:00

 

What are the Run and Bike Routes?

It is your responsibility to familiarise yourself with the run and bike routes.  We do sign post all events but they are un marshalled (mostly)  

We try and provide as much information as possible but please take a look below at your individual race and get to know the route before race day.

TriStart Run 1 (400m) – https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/125936091 (Out (clockwise) and Back (anticlockwise) over 200m) (0.25 miles)

TriStart Bike (1km) – https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/125936601 (single lap anticlockwise) (0.62 miles)

TriStart Run 2 (200m) – https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/125935175 (Out (clockwise) and Back (anticlockwise) over 100m) (0.12 miles)

TriStar 1 Run 1 (1km) – https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/125936601 (single lap clockwise) (0.62 miles)

TriStar 1 Bike (4km) – https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/125935175 (4 laps anticlockwise) (2.4 miles)

TriStar 1 Run 2 (400m) – https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/125936091 (Out (clockwise) and Back (anticlockwise) over 200m) (0.25 miles)

TriStar 2 Run 1 (1.27km) – https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/125932241 1/2 loops clockwise utilising cut through and shorter “half”) (0.79 miles)

TriStar 2 Bike ( 6km) – https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/125947265 (6 laps anticlockwise) (3.3 miles)

TriStar 2 Run 2 (600m) – https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/125937647 (Out (clockwise) and Back (anticlockwise) over 300m) (0.37 miles)

TriStar 3 Run 1 (2km) – https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/125938086 (2 laps clockwise)(1.23 miles)

TriStar 3 Bike (8km) – https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/125947677 (8 laps anticlockwise) (4.68 miles)

TriStar 3 Run 2 (800m) – https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/125938644 (Out (clockwise) and Back (anticlockwise) over 400m) (0.49 miles)

Super Sprint Runs 1 & 2 (2.81km) – https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/125932241 (2.5 laps anticlockwise, utilising cut through during third lap) (1.75 miles)

Super Sprint Bike (12km) – https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/125934325 (12 laps clockwise) (7.4 miles)

Get Your Place Booked In

Map & Address

Shrewsbury Sports Village

Sundorne Rd

Shrewsbury

SY1 4RQ

Get Your Startlist.

Entries through McA will appear on the relevant start list within 24hrs. If you have booked through a third party your details will be added the day before and emailed directly.