CARLISLE DUATHLON – 24th March 2024
Carlisle Duathlon takes part on quiet country roads and is a perfect warm up for the season ahead. The duathlon consists of a 4.2k run, 24.2k bike, 4.2k run. This duathlon is suitable for all abilities from novice to experienced athlete. There will be refreshments including our famous cake buffet in the village hall after the event.
Entry Prices: CTC Member: £22, Non CTC Member: £26, Relay CTC Members: £28, Relay, Non CTC Members: £32 (Additional ticket fee may apply).
BTF Race Pass: If you are not a member of the British Triathlon Federation, you will need to purchase a race pass from them before the day of the duathlon using this link: Carlisle Duathlon. This race pass is event specific and provides insurance cover for you to race on the day.
Date: 24th March 2024
Location: Kirkbampton Village Hall, approx 5 miles west of Carlisle. Directions from Carlisle – follow B5307 west for 5 miles. Turn left at Kirkbampton School and village hall is new building just behind school.
Registration: Will open at 9am in the village hall. If you are not a member of British Triathlon you must purchase a race pass using the link above and show it at registration, otherwise you will not be able to race.
Race safety briefing: Final race day notes will be sent by email to all competitors a couple of days before the event. There will be a very short race briefing at the start area at 9:50am on race day to notify you of any last minute changes.
Race start: The race will start at 10am. This will be a mass start.
Parking: Parking is limited at the village hall to just 40 spaces. Once the race is underway egress from the car park will not be allowed. Additional parking is available on nearby Oaks Lane or in an around the village. Please ensure no drives, gateways or gardens etc are blocked. Parking is free.
Facilities: Toilets are available for use in the village hall. Bags can be left in the hall at your own risk while the race is taking place.
Course: The event uses a mixture of quiet country roads which are generally wide, flat and gently undulating. There is only one hill of any significance which is about 600 meters long with a gentle gradient.
Risk assessment: A full course risk assessment will be on display at the event HQ on race morning together with details of the liability insurance and British Triathlon Event Permit. Hard shell helmets conforming to the appropriate British Safety Standard are compulsory. No helmet – no race.
Prizes: the race will be chip timed by Timing Up North Ltd. with live online results. The prize ceremony will take place shortly after the last competitor has finished. Prizes will be awarded for the following (subject to entries):
1,2,3 male / female open
1st male / female Vet Category as follows: Vet40, Vet50, Vet60, Vet70
Terms & Conditions
By entering this event you agree to the following terms & conditions:
I accept this event is run under British Triathlon rules and conditions and I agree to acquaint myself with and abide by those rules and any organisers instructions. I understand that it is the competitor’s responsibility to navigate the course and that it is my own sole responsibility to safeguard such clothing and equipment as I may use. I know of no physical or medical impediment that would render my participation in this event undesirable. I understand and agree that I participate in this event at my own risk and that no liability whatsoever shall attach to the event organiser, the race referees or any person involved in the event organisation, for any injury, accidents, fatality, illness, loss or damage suffered by me in, or by reason of the event, however such may be caused. I understand that it is my own sole responsibility to obey the Highway Code at all times during the course of the event. I understand fully that taking part in events on the public highway is not without risk and the organisers, whilst taking reasonable steps to reduce risk, cannot guarantee my safety.