Central Lancashire Super Sprint Duathlon
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Event overview
The Central Lancashire Junior and Super Sprint Duathlon is held at UCLAN Sports Arena, Tom Benson Way, Preston. The event is hosted by MCA Fitness and takes place entirely within the university grounds. All running and cycling are traffic free with no road sections. Races are chip timed and finish line photos are provided. Entries receive a McA series medal; water and sweets are available on course.
Race categories and key facts
- Super Sprint: 2km run / 12km bike / 2km run
- Sprint: 4.8km run / 19.5km bike / 3.2km run
- TriStart (age 8): 400m run / 1.5km bike / 200m run
- TriStar 1 (ages 9-10): 1200m run / 3km bike / 400m run
- TriStar 2 (ages 11-12): 1500m run / 6km bike / 600m run
- TriStar 3 (ages 13-14): 2km run / 7.5km bike / 800m run
Entry fees vary by category and offer. The event provides a full range of junior age-group waves plus Sprint and Super Sprint distances.
Logistics and rules
All riders must wear a helmet to be allowed on course. Drafting is not permitted and repeat offenders may receive penalties. Runs take place anticlockwise with runners keeping left; cycling is clockwise with cyclists riding on the left. Transition areas are allocated for each competitor; there is no additional bag storage. On-site parking and a spectator café are available. Spectators are not allowed on the cycle track; one parent may assist a child with transition setup then must leave before their wave start. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
