Garden of Wales Duathlon
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Garden of Wales Duathlon
The Garden of Wales Duathlon is the finale of a Spring Duathlon Series held within the grounds of the National Botanic Garden of Wales in Carmarthenshire. The event combines off-road trail running on landscaped grounds with road cycling on quiet rural roads around the estate. Anticipated entry is 150–200 competitors.
Distances:
- Run 5 km
- Cycle 30 km
- Run 5 km
The run legs follow the same scenic loop. The route begins close to the transition area on wide, well maintained paths, then moves onto compacted gravel and woodland tracks. The loop gently undulates with short climbs and descents, drops into a sheltered wooded valley beside streams, and finishes by climbing back toward open parkland with views across the surrounding countryside. Run elevation gain is 90 m.
The bike course uses 100% road and forms a large loop on quiet rural roads. Riders face a steady initial rise leaving the estate, long flowing stretches, short sharper climbs, a flatter midpoint, and more sustained climbing in the latter stages balanced by smooth descents. Bike elevation gain is 400 m.
Race HQ, transition, and athlete facilities are centrally located within the garden. Event logistics include on-site parking, chip timing, a secure bag drop marquee, toilet facilities near transition and the entrance, aid stations with water on each 5 km lap, finish water, and event photography. Minimum age is 16 years. Prizes, finisher medal, and finisher socks are provided. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
