Sprint duathlons

Sprint duathlons

These shorter run-bike-runs are perfect for beginners or those looking to test their speed.

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Pick up some speed over this shorter distance, typically covering a 5K run, 20K cycle and 2.5K run. This distance is ideal for your first duathlon or if you're looking to race. Find sprint duathlons across the UK right here and get signed up!

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The beginner's guide to duathlons

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Begin your race with one of these famous run courses, followed by a cycle leg in stunning countryside, and finish with another shorter run in the castle grounds to bring you across the finish line.
  • Sat 22 Jul
  • £53
York, North Yorkshire, UK

Castle Howard | Castle Race Series | Sprint Duathlon

Begin your race with one of these famous run courses, followed by a cycle leg in stunning countryside, and finish with another shorter run in the castle grounds to bring you across the finish line.

  • 5 km road running
  • 20 km road cycling
  • 2.5 km road running

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Begin your race with one of these famous run courses, followed by a cycle leg in stunning countryside, and finish with another shorter run in the castle grounds to bring you across the finish line.
  • Sat 20 May
  • £53
Chantilly, France

Chateau de Chantilly | Castle Race Series | Sprint Duathlon

Begin your race with one of these famous run courses, followed by a cycle leg in stunning countryside, and finish with another shorter run in the castle grounds to bring you across the finish line.

  • 5 km road running
  • 20 km road cycling
  • 2.5 km road running
Begin your race with one of these famous run courses, followed by a cycle leg in stunning countryside, and finish with another shorter run in the castle grounds to bring you across the finish line.
  • Sat 22 Jul
  • £53
York, North Yorkshire, UK

Castle Howard | Castle Race Series | Sprint Duathlon

Begin your race with one of these famous run courses, followed by a cycle leg in stunning countryside, and finish with another shorter run in the castle grounds to bring you across the finish line.

  • 5 km road running
  • 20 km road cycling
  • 2.5 km road running
Begin your race with one of these famous run courses, followed by a cycle leg in stunning countryside, and finish with another shorter run in the castle grounds to bring you across the finish line.
  • Sat 23 Sep
  • £49
Edenbridge, Kent, UK

Hever Castle | Castle Race Series | Sprint Duathlon

Begin your race with one of these famous run courses, followed by a cycle leg in stunning countryside, and finish with another shorter run in the castle grounds to bring you across the finish line.

  • 5 km road running
  • 20 km road cycling
  • 2.5 km road running
The sprint duathlon is a British Triathlon European qualifier for 2024 and starts with a 5K mixed terrain run, a 22K bike loop on rolling roads and a final 5K on tarmac.
  • Sun 5 Nov
  • £36-£42
Budleigh Salterton, Devon, UK

Devon Duathlon Autumn | Sprint

The sprint duathlon is a British Triathlon European qualifier for 2024 and starts with a 5K mixed terrain run, a 22K bike loop on rolling roads and a final 5K on tarmac.

  • 5.8 km road running
  • 22 km road cycling
  • 3 km road running
  • Sun 2 Apr
  • £58-£64
Penarth, South Glamorgan, UK

Wales Duathlon

The Wales Duathlon event will take place at the beautiful Penarth Esplanade. This race is open for entry to all abilities from beginners to seasoned athletes.

  • Sprint duathlon
  • Sun 2 Apr
  • £44-£50
Morpeth, Northumberland, UK

Northumberland Duathlon | Sprint Distance

Located within the stunning Druridge Bay Country Park which is situated on the beautiful Northumbrian coastline.

  • 5.75 km road running
  • 19 km road cycling
  • 5.75 km road running
  • Sun 2 Apr
  • £39
Wetherby, West Yorkshire, UK

Bramham Park Duathlons | Sprint

Join for a Sprint or Standard Duathlon at the wonderful Bramham Park near Wetherby, Yorkshire.

  • 5 km trail running
  • 24 km road cycling
  • 2.5 km trail running
  • Sat 8 Apr
  • £50-£65
Windsor, Buckinghamshire, UK

Dorney Lake Duathlon | Sprint

Get involved in the Dorney Duathlon. Take on a Sprint or Standard distance and take the opportunity to race around this unique and inspiring Olympic venue!!

  • 5 km road running
  • 19 km road cycling
  • 2.5 km road running
  • Sat 15 Apr
  • £40-£46
Glasgow, Glasgow City, UK

Glasgow Duathlon

The Glasgow Duathlon event will take place at Mossneuk Farm Estate. This race is open for entry to all abilities from beginners to seasoned athletes.

  • Sprint duathlon
  • Sun 16 Apr
  • £32-£35
Gravesend, Kent, UK

Seasonal Duathlons | Sprint Duathlon

This is your chance to race on a 100% traffic free bike. This race is ideal for anyone new to Duathlon.

  • 5 km road running
  • 20 km road cycling
  • 5 km road running
  • Sun 16 Apr
  • £46-£76
Olney, Buckinghamshire, UK

Cowman Duathlon | Stampede

BCS Events are excited to bring you the Cowman Duathlon with 2 distance options: Calfman (standard) and Stampede (sprint).

  • 5 km road running
  • 20 km road cycling
  • 5 km road running
  • Sun 16 Apr
  • £40-£50
Bamburgh, Northumberland, UK

Bamburgh Castle Duathlons | Sprint

Bamburgh Castle is the magnificent backdrop for these fabulous Duathlons just after Easter in 2023.

  • 5 km trail running
  • 25 km road cycling
  • 2.5 km trail running
  • Sun 23 Apr
  • £28
Ballater, Aberdeenshire, UK

Apollo Duathlon

Aberdeen based engineering and project services provider Apollo are our sponsor for the duathlon featuring a 16K mountain biking stage with a 6k run to start and a 5k run to finish.

  • Sprint duathlon
  • Sun 23 Apr
  • £40-£75
Ludlow, Shropshire, UK

Storm The Castle | Full Course

Returning for its ninth year, Storm The Castle continues to be one of the UK’s most popular and most challenging duathlons.

  • 10 km trail running
  • 33 km road cycling
  • 5 km trail running
  • Sun 23 Apr
  • £50-£65
Kirkby Mallory, Leicestershire, UK

ATW Mallory Park Duathlon | Sprint

This traffic-free race circuit is the perfect venue for athletes of all standards to tackle a Run-Bike-Run Duathlon.

  • 5 km road running
  • 20 km road cycling
  • 2.5 km road running
  • Sun 23 Apr
  • £35-£40
Altrincham, Greater Manchester, UK

Dunham Massey Duathlon | Dunham Sprint

Have you got what it takes to take on the GO TRI or Sprint Duathlon at Manchester Airport?

  • 5.32 km road running
  • 21.99 km road cycling
  • 2.83 km road running
  • Sun 23 Apr
  • £36
Perth, Perth and Kinross, UK

Scone Palace Duathlons | Sprint

Wild Deer Event return to Scone Palace Perth after Easter in 2023 and this year we will be hosting a Sprint & a Standard Duathlon for all fitness levels.

  • 5 km trail running
  • 24 km road cycling
  • 2.5 km trail running
  • Sun 30 Apr
  • £36-£38
Calne, Wiltshire, UK

Oldbury White Horse Sprint Events | Duathlon

Welcome to the Oldbury White Horse Triathlon, based at the newly uplifted Calne Community Campus & Kingsbury Green Academy.

  • 5 km trail running
  • 20 km road cycling
  • 5 km trail running
  • Tue 2 May
  • £16-£18
Gravesend, Kent, UK

Midweek Duathlon - Race 1 | Sprint Distance

Bridge Events will be running the Go Tri events again this at the same time as the longer race.

  • 5 km road running
  • 20 km road cycling
  • 3.3 km road running
  • Sun 7 May
  • £54.99-£64.99
Shifnal, Staffordshire, UK

Weston Park Duathlon Sprint

After a very successful inaugural event in 2022, Always Aim High Events are excited to be returning to Weston Park for the Duathlon in 2023!

  • Sprint duathlon
  • Sun 7 May
  • £30-£60
Brighouse, West Yorkshire, UK

RunAble Duathlon

Sprint distance Duathlon, offering the ideal introduction to multi-sport racing and the opportunity to have a go, before maybe stepping up to longer distances, or even into that their world of...

  • Sprint duathlon
  • Sun 7 May
  • £36
Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, UK

Sherwood Pines Duathlons & Gravel Rides | Sprint Duathlon

Sherwood Pines in the heart of the Uk is the venue for this brand-new Event.

  • 5 km trail running
  • 20 km mountain biking
  • 2.5 km trail running
  • Sun 7 May
  • £35-£40
Stockport, Greater Manchester, UK

The Woodford Community Duathlon | Woodford Sprint

Have you got what it takes to take on the GO TRI or Sprint Duathlon at Woodford?

  • 4.4 km road running
  • 19.5 km road cycling
  • 2.39 km road running
  • Thu 11 May
  • £20-£25
Hayes, UK

Duathlon - Hillingdon Triathletes Duathlon Series - Race 1

The Hillingdon Duathlon series is a great way to unwind after work or on a Sunday morning!

  • Sprint duathlon
  • Sat 13 May
  • £43-£45
Swindon, Wiltshire, UK

Cotswolds Lake 62 Spring Events | Sprint Duathlon

Welcome to the Cotswolds Lake 62 Spring Events, based at a private venue in the Cotswolds.

  • 4.5 km trail running
  • 28 km road cycling
  • 4.5 km trail running
  • Sun 14 May
  • £40
Ringwood, Hampshire, UK

The Huntsman Triathlon | Duathlon

Located on the grounds that Cola the Huntsman is mentioned in the doomsday book and the famous hunting playground of William the Conqueror.

  • 5 km road running
  • 35 km road cycling
  • 5 km road running
  • Sun 14 May
  • £36
Consett, County Durham, UK

Derwent Reservoir Duathlons | Sprint Distance

Wild Deer Event's Annual Duathlons at the Derwent Reservoir return in 2023.

  • 5 km trail running
  • 21 km mountain biking
  • 2.5 km trail running
  • Sun 21 May
  • £35
Scarborough, North Yorkshire, UK

Dalby Forest Duathlons & Dalby Devil Gravel Rides | Sprint Duathlon

We Wild Deer Event are beyond delighted to announce the date for this popular event at the majestic Dalby Forest in North Yorkshire.

  • 5 km trail running
  • 20 km mountain biking
  • 2.5 km trail running
  • Sat 27 May
  • £32
Keswick, Cumbria, UK

Whinlatter Forest Sprint Duathlon

Wild Deer Event are excited to announce the inaugural Whinlatter Forest Sprint Duathlon in 2023.

  • Sprint duathlon
  • Sun 28 May
  • £55-£70
Marlow, Buckinghamshire, UK

The One on The River - Spring Edition | Duathlon - Sprint

The One on The River takes place across the scenic Thames Valley area.

  • 5 km trail running
  • 24.5 km road cycling
  • 5 km trail running

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