Woodford Community Duathlon

Arrival

Please arrive 30 - 45 minutes before your start time. This should give you ample time to familiarise yourself with the transition, warm up, discuss any queries you may have with the team and use the facilities if necessary. 

Registration

Please bring your entry confirmation email so we can scan you in. You will collect your race number at registration as you arrive at the event where we will also check your helmet. You can then make your way into transition to rack your bike. This will be your area to keep your bike and trainers and any nutrition/hydration you may require during the event.

Transition area

You can keep your bike, running shoes and any nutrition/hydration, you require during the event in and around transition. Please keep any bags or items you will not need during the event in your car. There will be no additional storage available.

Start

The start line will be clearly marked and pointed out during our pre-event meeting. 

Please be ready to start at your allocated time to avoid holding up any other participants.

Run

Please run on the left side of the pavement to allow for overtaking and returning runners.

Overtaking is allowed but if you are overtaken, please drop back slightly to allow for adequate distance. If you overtake, please move over to the right, but ensure you avoid any oncoming runners.

Run 1 - Sprint - 2 laps / Super Sprint 1 lap (anticlockwise)

Run 2 - Sprint - 1 lap / Super Sprint - 1 lap (anticlockwise)

Ride

The mount line will be well out of the car park/transition area, and it will be marked with a flag. The dismount line will be at the same line as where you mounted your bike. Please walk/run with your bike from/to transition. DO NOT mount or dismount before these points. This has been put in place to avoid any confusion between cyclists, runners or motorists as well as providing additional space to adhere to social distancing.

All riders must wear a helmet and will not be allowed on the course without one.

Ride - Sprint - 2 laps / Super Sprint - 1 lap (anticlockwise)

Finish

The finish line will be at the same place as the start line where your time will be recorded. Please make your way safely from the finish line back to transition where you will be able to cool down and catch your breath.

Event HQ

Woodford War Memorial Community Centre
Chester Road
Woodford
Stockport
Greater Manchester
SK7 1PS
UK

Parking

There is ample free parking on site as well as nearby side roads with adequate space to park. As this event is within a residential area, please ensure you park with due care and respect for residents. Please note if your bike is on your roof, you'll need to take it off before coming into the car park as there is a height restriction.

Amazing course and support, everything was top-notch. Can’t wait to race again next year! Lee M

I am new to duathlons and decided to give this one a go as it was close to home. It was really good fun, even running on jelly legs for the second run. Facilities were more than sufficient and both the run and bike courses were well thought out, avoiding issues with traffic and pedestrians. I’ve already signed up for the next one and would definitely recommend it. Phil H

A great duathlon. The course was perfectly marked and the entire event was flawlessly managed. A lovely bike route too. Liz M

Great event with no real complaints. Well organised with good facilities, an okay medal and super-friendly, encouraging staff. I finished last as I’m on a fitness journey and it would be great to further encourage beginners or those building fitness. I’ll be back. Roy W

My third time taking part and I really enjoyed it again. The community centre works perfectly as a start and finish area. Both the run and bike routes are good, with minimal hold-ups. The second run is always a challenge thanks to jelly legs, but that’s part of the fun. I’d thoroughly recommend giving it a go. Phil H

Great event with nice bike and run routes, perfect for both racers and first timers alike. MP B

Well organised and well signposted. Great for beginners with no pressure, and ideal for seasoned duathletes wanting a training run-out. neil l

Enjoyable race with a great atmosphere and decent organisation. Mark M

Really enjoyed my first MCA event and already looking forward to the next one as part of my Ironman training. An unbelievably friendly and supportive atmosphere, perfect for newcomers to multisport. Michael S

Good event overall, though there were a couple of logistical hiccups that could be fine-tuned for future races. Ian L

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