Sprint duathlons

Sprint duathlons

Sprint distance duathlon events | 5km run + 20km bike + 2.5km run

Sprint duathlons in the UK

Sprint duathlons typically involve a 5K run, 20K cycle and a 2.5K run to finish. These short events are a great way to familiarise yourself with the sport and practice transitions - changing from running to cycling and back again to running. Select your location for sprint distance duathlons in your area or scroll down to see events coming up.

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Sprint duathlons in 2025

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Make use of the superb facilities at the University of Central Lancashire. You will be running and cycling on their amazing Crit track and brand-new athletics track - all traffic-free.
  • Sun 11 May
  • £40
Preston, Lancashire, UK

Central Lancashire Junior and Super Sprint Duathlon - Spring | Sprint

Make use of the superb facilities at the University of Central Lancashire. You will be running and cycling on their amazing Crit track and brand-new athletics track - all traffic-free.

  • 4.8 km track and field
  • 19.5 km track cycling
  • 3.2 km track and field
Situated in the renowned Cardiff Bay, this event stands out as a truly memorable city race. The event village and transition area are on Roald Dahl Plass in front of the Wales Millenium Centre.
  • Sun 22 Jun
  • £78.99-£83.99
Cardiff, UK

Cardiff Sprint Duathlon

Situated in the renowned Cardiff Bay, this event stands out as a truly memorable city race. The event village and transition area are on Roald Dahl Plass in front of the Wales Millenium Centre.

  • 2.5 km road running
  • 18.5 km road cycling
  • 4.7 km road running
Set amid rural Woodford with its picturesque scenery, this event has something to suit all abilities. There will be a great atmosphere throughout the morning!
  • Sun 29 Jun
  • £40
Stockport, Greater Manchester, UK

Woodford Community Duathlon | June | Sprint

Set amid rural Woodford with its picturesque scenery, this event has something to suit all abilities. There will be a great atmosphere throughout the morning!

  • 4.4 km road running
  • 19.5 km road cycling
  • 2.4 km road running
Make use of the superb facilities at the University of Central Lancashire. You will be running and cycling on their amazing Crit track and brand-new athletics track - all traffic-free.
  • Sun 20 Jul
  • £40
Preston, Lancashire, UK

Central Lancashire Junior and Super Sprint Duathlon - Summer | Sprint

Make use of the superb facilities at the University of Central Lancashire. You will be running and cycling on their amazing Crit track and brand-new athletics track - all traffic-free.

  • 4.8 km track and field
  • 19.5 km track cycling
  • 3.2 km track and field
Awarded the Event of the year (2021) in the Welsh Triathlon Awards, The Craft Snowman is well known as the toughest multi-terrain duathlon in the UK. It is not for the faint-hearted.
  • Sun 3 Aug
  • £69.99-£78.99
Betws-y-Coed, Clwyd, UK

Craft Snowman Sprint Duathlon

Awarded the Event of the year (2021) in the Welsh Triathlon Awards, The Craft Snowman is well known as the toughest multi-terrain duathlon in the UK. It is not for the faint-hearted.

  • 2.3 km road running
  • 27 km road cycling
  • 6 km road running
Have you got what it takes to take on the Sprint Duathlon at Manchester Airport?
  • Sun 17 Aug
  • £45
Wilmslow, Cheshire, UK

Manchester Airport Duathlon | August | Sprint

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

  • 4.18 km road running
  • 34.95 km road cycling
  • 2.82 km road running
This is a non-draft legal, traffic-free duathlon on the Darley Moor race circuit - an ideal venue to try out a dual-disciplined sport or complete a speedy race.
  • Sat 13 Sep
  • £45-£53
Ashbourne, Derbyshire, UK

Darley Moor September Sprint Duathlon

This is a non-draft legal, traffic-free duathlon on the Darley Moor race circuit - an ideal venue to try out a dual-disciplined sport or complete a speedy race.

  • 4.8 km road running
  • 18.5 km road cycling
  • 2.4 km road running
Based in the grounds of the 2,000 acre Holdenby Estate, the traffic-free run lap follows a scenic trail and the rolling bike course enjoys fast-riding country roads.
  • Sun 12 Oct
  • £53
Northampton, Northamptonshire, UK

ATW Holdenby House Sprint Distance Duathlon

Based in the grounds of the 2,000 acre Holdenby Estate, the traffic-free run lap follows a scenic trail and the rolling bike course enjoys fast-riding country roads.

  • 5.4 km trail running
  • 19 km road cycling
  • 5.4 km trail running
Join ATW, the largest multisport organiser in the UK, at the iconic Grafham Water - a venue that has been used for award-winning events, national championships and GB qualifier races.
  • Sun 26 Oct
  • £53-£56
Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, UK

ATW Grafham Sprint Distance Duathlon

Join ATW, the largest multisport organiser in the UK, at the iconic Grafham Water - a venue that has been used for award-winning events, national championships and GB qualifier races.

  • 5 km road running
  • 17 km road cycling
  • 2.5 km road running
Roadford Lake is a great venue for a duathlon and this event comes with top 5-star reviews from sportspeople of all abilities! You won't be disappointed.
  • Sun 2 Nov
  • £42
Lifton, Devon, UK

Devon Duathlon Autumn | Sprint

Roadford Lake is a great venue for a duathlon and this event comes with top 5-star reviews from sportspeople of all abilities! You won't be disappointed.

  • 5 km road running
  • 20 km road cycling
  • 2.5 km road running
Challenge yourself to a duathlon and take the opportunity to race around this unique and inspiring Olympic venue!
  • Sun 9 Nov
  • £58
Windsor, Buckinghamshire, UK

Dorney Sprint Distance Duathlon

Challenge yourself to a duathlon 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

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