Heyford Duathlon Standard and Sprint - June 2020 - Duathlon in Bicester, UK

Heyford Duathlon Standard and Sprint - June routes

RAF Upper Heyford was a prominent airbase during the Second World War and the Cold War and racers will be able to immerse themselves in the history of the venue.

Standard:

Consisting of a 10KM run, 40KM cycle, then a further 5KM run, the standard duathlon is a real test of endurance.

The first run will take place on the disused runways with RAF Upper Heyford airbase and will be a lapped course, with athletes completing it twice.

From here, cyclist will complete 4 laps of a 10KM course and get to explore this historic airbase in its entirety.

Finally, athletes will finish off with one more lap of the 5KM running route.

Sprint:

The sprint's first run will follow the same course as the standard race, however only completing one run.

Similarly, sprint cyclist's will make their way around this intriguing airbase - completing the 10KM course twice.

Finally, the participants will finish with a quick 2.5KM run.

Given the nature of the venue, this race is entirely flat and racers will have the chance to set a quick time in this great setting.

Event Details

What’s Included

Post-race goody bag
Refreshment stations
Finisher's medal
Chip-timed event
Marshalled course
Distance marked

Raceday Logistics

Schedule:

0800 - 0900: Registration
0830: Transition opens
0930: Standard race starts
1000: Sprint race starts

Please arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the start of your race to allow plenty of time for the registration process. All race packs will be collected on the day of the event.

Kit List

All participants must provide their own bike in good working order and helmets are mandatory.

Spectators

Spectators are strongly encouraged to come along and support those competing.

The course allows spectators to place themselves anywhere on the course - the most popular areas are the transition zones or the start and finish line.

Volunteers

If you are interested in helping The Race Organiser with their events, then please get in contact with: [email protected]

Frequently Asked Questions

When will results be made available?

Race results will be posted live onto the Race Organiser and where possible, times will be printed and handed out at the race.

Is there a minimum age?

All participants must be at least 17 on the day of the race.

Can I enter on the day?

Entrance on the day is available for an added charge of £5 which is subject to availability and must be paid in cash.

Have a question? Get answers from our team.

Heyford Duathlon Standard and Sprint - June reviews (7)

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Olly Button
Did the Heyford Duathlon: Standard in 2019
Fairly well organised event however the course was completely soul destroying!!! Considering the amount of space available on the air base i don’t understand why we had to run and cycle in such a small area and just up and down. The runway that was used for part of the cycle was like riding on cobbles and far from suitable for road/race bikes (i think my mountain bike would have been better). Also being present for the 5k/10k/1/2 marathon day and seeing how much of the air base was used for their run routes why couldn’t they be used for the duathlon??? Unless the course is changed dramatically i will
not be returning next year. Also over priced for for the lack of course.
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S Poole
Did the Heyford Duathlon: Sprint in 2019
Transition was on a really stoney part of the track. There were plenty of smooth parts. If the transition area is that stoney a mat should be laid.
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Sam D 5 reviews
Did the Heyford Duathlon: Standard in 2018
Never been to Heyford before but boy-o-boy was this a ripper. Great day, great atmos, great fun all around- 10/10 would recommend to a friend
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Stu W 4 reviews
Did the Heyford Duathlon: Sprint in 2018
Not gunna lie, this one did not get on with me. I don't think it was anything particularly to do this the organisation as I've been to their events before and loved. Just not my day I think!
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Bruce M 4 reviews
Did the Heyford Duathlon: Sprint in 2018
It was good but was a bit of an odd course to run along side bit like that. Kind of nice to do something very different though
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Leslie T 4 reviews
Did the Heyford Duathlon: Standard in 2018
Found the whol thing quite tough, was just a bit too long for me and I wan't trained well enough - my fault
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Brian P 4 reviews
Did the Heyford Duathlon: Sprint in 2018
Thought this was all great fun, spent a long time during the year working up to this one, was tough but worth the wait!