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Manchester Airport Duathlon - August
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Indulge in the fantastic Manchester Airport Duathlon in this extended sprint event. There will be lots of great cheer and a friendly competitive atmosphere for all. The course will be manageable for all no matter your ability. Sign up today to test yourself this summer.
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Sprint and Super Sprint
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Sun, 18 Aug 2024
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Wilmslow, United Kingdom
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Location
Airport Inn Manchester, Altrincham Rd, Wilmslow SK9 4LR, UK
Start times
Sunday, 18 Aug 2024
Sprint: 9:00 amSuper Sprint: 10:00 am
Event summary
Here are the distances available for Manchester Airport Duathlon - August
Super Sprint
2.82km
18.55km
2.82km
£20
Sprint
4.18km
34.95km
2.82km
£40
Route information
Super Sprint: 2.82k run - 18.55k bike - 2.82k run
Sprint: 4.18k run - 34.95k bike - 2.82k run
Terrain: Road and pavement
Elevation: Flat (some small climbs)
The run course will be utilising the runway tunnels as a part of the out-and-back route.
You will then transfer to the bike where you will venture out for a ride through Cheshire's rural villages of Ashley and Wilmslow. There will be plenty of long flat roads as well as some short sharp climbs, technical bends, and corners to keep you on your toes.
Finally, it will be time for the final run to the finish. With some healthy competition, chase down your fellow competitors and race across the finish line to bask in that finisher's feeling.
Whether this is your first race or is a preparation race for your next qualifier, this course is perfect for all looking to put their training into practice.
What's included
- Finisher's medal
- Toilets
- Timed results
- Water and sweets
- Numbered Racking
- Free parking
How to get there
Airport Inn Manchester, Altrincham Rd, Wilmslow SK9 4LR, UK
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There is excellent access from both the M56 and M60.
Parking
There will be ample free parking available at the Airport Inn Hotel. The parking is usually pay and display. However, you can ensure free parking by entering your vehicle registration in the tablet at the reception. It is your responsibility to ensure you have done this, any parking fines resulting in not recording your vehicle registration will need to be appealed by yourself.
Event day logistics
08:00 Registration opens
09:00 Duathlons start
12:00 Duathlons finish
Participants will start in waves of small groups approximately every 30 seconds.
Age Requirements
Entrants must be at least 15 years or over to enter this event.
Registration
Your race number and medal will be at an allocated place in the transition. This will be your area to keep your bike, trainers and any nutrition/hydration you may require.
Overtaking
To ensure you are adhering to social distancing measures, when you are overtaken please drop back slightly to allow adequate distance. If you are overtaking, please move over to the right, ensure you avoid any oncoming runners.
Transition
The bike mount line will be marked with a flag. The dismount line will be the same line as where you mounted your bike. Please walk/run with your bike from/to the transition. Do not mount or dismount your bike before these points. This rule is in place to avoid confusion between cyclists, runners or motorists as well as provide more space to adhere to social distancing.
The Finish
The finish line will be the start line where your time will be manually recorded. Please make your way safely from the finish line to the transition area.
General Kit List
- Trainers
- Shorts/Leggings
- T-shirt or Top
- Water bottle
- Towel
Cycling
- Bike (any bike will do)
- Helmet
Running
- A pair of trainers
FAQs
How do I get free parking at the Manchester Airport Duathlon?
Please park at the Airport Inn Hotel, there will be ample free car parking available for all entrants. Please note, this is usually pay and display so entrants must enter their vehicle registration into the tablet at the hotel's reception to ensure they receive free parking for the day. This is your responsibility to ensure you have done this, any parking fines resulting in not recording your registration will need to be appealed by yourself.
When does the Manchester Airport Duathlon?
The race will start at 9:00am please make sure to arrive 15 - 30 minutes before the start to familiarise yourself with the transition, warm up, and discuss any queries you may have with the team.
I am a beginner, can I enter the Manchester Airport Duathlon?
Yes, no matter your ability (or your size or shape), this is a fun and friendly Duathlon that welcomes everyone from beginners to seasoned veterans.
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