Buckinghamshire
DUATHLON 2020
-EARLY BIRD ENTRIES NOW OPEN-
8TH march 2020 | Wendover Woods
RUN
BIKE
RUN
5K
20K
5K
EVENT DETAILS:
EVENT LOCATION INFORMATION:
Tough Runner UK is excited to introduce the first edition of the Buckinghamshire Duathlon, set in the glorious Wendover Woods. The run route will take you through Wendover woodlands and then on to the fast bike course around the open Aylesbury roads.
The event is open to experienced athletes and beginners. This event will no doubt attract some of the UK’s most talented athletes. This is a race not to be missed!
Wendover woods has been given a £4.5million redevelopment and is the perfect venue for a Tough Runner UK Duathlon event.
So let’s get down to the details:
Event Date– Sunday 8th March 2020- 8am Start
Event venue– Wendover Woods, Aylesbury
Event Distance– 5k 20k 5k
Number of participants – 500
We know that people from all over the UK travel take on Tough Runner races so below is some travel times of nearby cities that may help you understand approximate travel distance to Wendover Woods.
London – 1 hour 15 minutes
Northampton – 1 hour 12 minutes
Oxford – 50 minutes
Milton Keynes – 45 minutes
Birmingham – 1 Hour 40 Minutes
Bristol – 2 Hours
Cardiff – 2 Hours 30 Minutes
To celebrate the launch of the 2020 event, we are offering the first 100 participants an Early Bird LAUNCH OFFER!
LAUNCH OFFER:
👉 Early-bird Mega Discount – From £44 (first 100 entries)
👉 FREE Tough Runner VIP gift 😉 (first 50 entrants)
British Triathlon Federation Rules
BTF rules: All competitors must comply with BTF rules, (it is recommended that you read the BTF rules and regulationswhich will be applied to his race).
*** This event is not drafting ***
Anybody caught doing so will be DSQ drafting is cheating.
Minimum age for competitors
The minimum age to take part in this event is 17.
British Triathlon Federation Rules
BTF rules, All competitors must comply with BTF rules, (it is recommended that you read the BTF rules and regulations which will be applied to his race)
All competitors must be licensed to race, those non BTF members will be required to pay a £5GBP levy for a day license. This is included in the non member entry cost.
Keep racing tidy
If you intend to use your own nutrition please keep hold of it until you reach a suitable place to discard of it.
We would appreciate if you would either wait until you reach a dedicated trash zone or give them to a marshal.
Transition rules
Security will be present in the transition area. Only competitors wearing their ID will be allowed in or out.
Your race pack will include a race number and 2 stickers which are to be attached to your bike and helmet. This must be done prior to entering the transition zone.
No riding is allowed in the transition zone. Your helmet must be fastened on your head at all times whilst you are on tour bike or running through transition with your bike.
With this race you'll get:
An awesome
race experience
Fully marked and
marshalled route
Stunning
finisher medal
Water
statiions
Special award
for top 3 finishers
Electronic
chip timing
Event
facilities & toilets
Fully trained
medics
EVENT SCHEDULE:
REGISTRATION & TRANSITION OPENS
6AM
REGISTRATION & TRANSITION CLOSES
7:40
MANDATORY RACE BRIEF
07:50
RACE START
8.00
FIRST PARTICIPANT EXPECTED
9.10
AWARDS CEREMONY
10.30
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EVENT INFO:
DETAILS:
Event Date– Sunday 8th March 2020- 8am Start
Event venue– Wendover Woods, Aylesbury
Event Distance– 5k 20k 5k
Number of participants – 500
Address
Upper Icknield Way, Aston Clinton, Aylesbury
Sat Nav Postcode: HP22 5NQUpper Icknield Way, Aston Clinton, Aylesbury
By Car
From Wendover – take the B4009 towards Tring, take the right hand turn approximately one mile north of RAF Halton, signposted Wendover Woods and St Leonards. The main entrance will be found on the right.
From the A41 – take the Wendover exit and take the B4009 towards Aston Clinton. Take the first left towards Wendover. After approximately half a mile take a left turn signposted Wendover Woods and St Leonards.
By Public Transport
Local buses will take you as far as Halton. Chiltern Line runs a regular service to Wendover from Marylebone train station.
OS Grid Ref
-ASSISTANT DOGS WELCOME
-BABY CHANGING FACILITIES
-BIKE LOCK-UP FACILITIES
-CAFE
–DISABLED TOILET
-DOGS ALLOWED
-PICNIC AREA
-PLAY AREA
-VISITOR CENTRE
Parking will be within the grounds of Wendover Woods and there is a small charge as facilitated by Forestry Commission England.
Please make sure to bring some cash for your entry to there car park.
FAQ'S:
This event is open to people of all abilities and we welcome more and more beginners every single year.
-Check out the knowledge base on our contact page for a quick answer.
-You can send us a message on our website (bottom right)
-You can email us at info@toughrunneruk.com.
No please leave all valuables in your car. The car park is near the start/finish area.
YES! We provide a free photographer in the form of the amazing Ed Morris Photography, be sure to check him out.
Yes water will be located at the start/finish.
Due to the nature of the race we advise you to plan your race fuel and take your own water and fuel/gels on route.
