Welcome to the XC Staunton Harold Off Road Duathlon, thank you for your support and we look forward to see you at the weekend!
Thank you to the owners and all staff at the estate. Please respect the estate, private areas and enjoy this glorious setting.
Event Information
Please read all this information carefully – thank you
Venue & Directions -
Staunton Harold Estate is situated a few miles from junction 13 of the M42 for Ashby-de-la-Zouch. Follow this link for directions to Staunton Harold Estate on Google maps
!!!!! PLEASE NOTE THERE WILL BE A HEIGHT RESTRICTION BARRIER HALFWAY DOWN FROM THE NOTTINGHAM ROAD ENTRANCE SO CARS WITH BIKES ON THE TOP WILL NEED TO ENTER THE HEATH END ENTRANCE. (Maps on Page 12)
HEATH END ENTRANCE WHAT3WORDS LOCATION:
https://w3w.co/comedy.bond.improves
Car parking will be available in the field of hope – sign posted. Entry to the estate is free, however please note you will need £2 for parking – all proceeds go to Headway Charity.
Please allow plenty of time to park, register if you haven’t already on the Saturday, rack your cycle and get to the start ready to collect your timing chip - we recommend arriving at least 60min before your start time
TERRAIN
- Off Road trails are a mixture of hard pack, muddy, rocky, grass trails with a couple of up and downs to negotiate.
- Hazards may include wet slippery surfaces including down-hills, grass, mud, snow/ice, twigs/branches from tree fall, loose stones and gullies formed by water erosion – all of which may be hidden under thick blanket of leaves.
Equipment
- A hybrid run trainer is ideal – park claw type shoe.
- The bike routes are most suitable for MTB but you can ride a cyclocross bike. Ideally mountain bikes with suspension for comfort.
Registration – Day before & event day
Saturday Registration: 2-3pm
Event Briefing: 3:00pm
Course Recce: 3:30pm
Sunday’s Registration: See Event Timings below
- Your Race numbers can be picked up from Registration.
- Your race entry will have included your day license within the entry fee for the non-affiliated BTF members
- All competitors will receive two race numbers (to be pinned at least all 4 corners back and front of your race top, or on a race belt) and one for your bike. Please bring your own safety pins
- Timing chips will be used; these will be issued when you register- please don’t forget to secure on your left ankle before you race. If you lose your chip, you will be charged - £60!!
- Please ensure your race number is visible at all times & do not fold your numbers! You may receive a 2minute penalty if you do!
Event Timings – Please be patient as these times may change…..
***You will collect your timing chip at the registration tent on Sunday***
- Please familiarise yourself with the timings and the run & bike routes. Respect the helpers/marshals and one way systems and barriers in place to ensure everyone’s safety – thank you.
- Please be mindful this venue is on a working estate so timings may change slightly to ensure everyone is safe and marshals are in place. Some on these timings may change – on the day – please be patient and kind and thankful the event is still going ahead - thank you
***As always, we will aim to keep to schedule, however things happen, and our focus is ensuring everyone is safe in each race. Please keep your ears open to the commentator who will keep you in the loop with timings and any delays. Please be patient, be courteous. We are only human after all. ***
(1 lap - note split in 5km loop for 2.5km course only)
Presentation approx. 11.30am. This may change - please be patient and think of others – thank you Event Reset Kids race will commence approx. 12pm when we have all marshals in place. This may change - please be patient and think of others – thank you
Presentation approx. 2:00pm – earlier if we can….. please be patient and enjoy the magnificent surroundings
Transition Area Opens…
Sunday 12th March 7.30am - 8am.
Please be patient as these times may change ☺
- This will be lake side by the mansion and registration.
- Entry to the transition area will require you to show your race number, helmet and bike frame number. Should you wish to take your bike out (this is for security reasons) there will be one main entrance to the transition area.
- The transition area will only be open to competitors and will remain open throughout the duration of the event so if you are preparing to race or have finished racing, please be aware of competitors who are still racing, they will have right of way!
- It is important that you understand where all the entrances and exits are and where your bike is in relation to these!
- Also make sure you set out your equipment, so that when you come into transition from the first run your bike gear is ready to go and similarly, when you return from the bike leg, your running gear is ready to go for the second run.
The Run
Your race number must be clearly visible on the front of your outer clothing.
- It is YOUR responsibility to ensure you have a clear understanding of where you are going & what you are doing. Each race will have a briefing before the start and there is opportunity to recce the course the day before. We advise you to do this if you are local.
- Follow the links to view the run courses:
RUN COURSES
On the virtual links you can scroll around the course with your cursor, hovering over the profile at the bottom of the map.
The Run route will be fully signed and marshalled in key points HOWEVER it is your responsibility to be familiar with the Run course, do not just follow the person in front of you.
KEEP YOUR HEAD UP AND LOOK OUT FOR SIGNS!
THE BIKE – No roads bikes (MTB or CX bikes only)
Please dress appropriately for the weather conditions and ensure you have familiarised yourself with the bike routes if you haven’t had chance to recce the course.
Bike Course for all distances
- The bike routes are only suitable for Mountain Bikes or Cyclo Cross bikes. Ideally mountain bikes with suspension.
- The bike course is a mix of trail (some areas will be bumpy, muddy and heavy going) & grass and small sections of road surface.
- Ensure your race number is clearly visible on the front of your outer clothing and your bike number clearly visible.
- You must have your helmet fastened, before you can touch your bike and make your way out of the BIKE OUT channel.
- On exiting the BIKE OUT channel, you will mount your bike after the MOUNT LINE. DO NOT mount your bike before this point; or you may be disqualified as this is for your own safety.
- After your bike leg is completed, head back towards the transition area.
- Dismount just before the DISMOUNT LINE and then run/walk with your bike into transition and rack it in the same place you left from.
- Once your bike is racked, you are permitted to take off your helmet, change to your running gear and head out of transition for your 2nd Run.
NOTE: There is are also 1 cattle grid to ride over, near the bridge & the left turn when you head back to the lake). Cattle grids will be boarded up BUT please ensure you recce these pre-event and ride straight over them and not at an angle. This means you need to slow down before the cattle grid and change into an easier gear so you can then accelerate once over the grid safely. Both cattle grids will be covered with boards & matting.
Please note: all the roads used in this route are open to the public. Marshalls are positioned as a presence, NOT to stop traffic for you!
The bike route will be fully signed and marshalled in key points HOWEVER it is your responsibility to familiarise with the bike course and have a clear understanding go what you are doing and where you are going.
Dangerous cycling will not be tolerated – you have been warned!
Bag Drop – there is a designated area at the back of transition
- Please ensure you have your number on your bag if you are leaving in the bag drop zone
- Look for the sign at the back of transition
Litter ***Anyone found littering will be disqualified immediately and not invited back to any future event***
- The dropping of gel wrappers and any other litter will not be tolerated at endorphinsport events. Please place in bins provided and take your litter with you.
- Prepare properly and before event day, think where you can stash your wrappers whilst competing.
- If you have hydrated/fuelled properly on the morning and in the days leading up to the event, do you really need that much to eat during this event!?
- Hydrate well on the bike then you won’t need to on the run! The distances are only short and you will soon be at the finish and look forward to your soup & roll ☺
Spectators –
- We have always been conscious of trying to make our events as spectator friendly as possible. Please encourage your friends and family to attend and enjoy your day together. Also, entry to the estate is free –apart from car parking - £2. All proceeds go to Headway Charity.
- There is also the estates independent centre that offers eateries, food deli, shops, and a garden centre.
- Please respect the private areas and ensure they are all aware of the procedures/measure we have in place to keep everyone safe
Event Rules –
- This event will be held in accordance with the BTF rules.
- Approved helmets and road worthy cycles are mandatory.
- All competitors will require third party insurance either via a BTF Day License or as part of the BTF Membership.
If you need any more information on these please visit:
British Triathlon Code of Conduct for Competitors
Competition Rules
Safeguarding & Welfare and Event Photography details.
Results –
- Timing chips will be used on this event making it possible for you to view your time soon after crossing the finish line.
- Please hand your timing chip back at the finish. If you lose your chip, you will be charged - £50!
- Results will be provided from Titanium Race Timing
- A full set of FINAL results will be available on www.endorphinsport.com the evening following the event.
- A full set of results will be displayed 15min before the presentation .Any disputes or amendments must be made immediately via the race directors/referee ON THE DAY.
Presentation/Prizes
Presentation will be as soon as we can - approx. 10 minutes after the last finisher has crossed the Finish Line. Exact timings will be released over the PA so, please keep your ears open!
Bearing in mind the weather, if we can bring the presentation forward, we will.
We are a very eco conscious company choosing to work with UK based independent companies, all of trophies/medals are DESIGNED and MADE in the UK so PLEASE check the results before you leave as it can often be heart breaking when we see all these stunning sustainable Awards go to waste essentially!
- Presentations: Aiming for 11:30pm (DUE TO THE COLD TEMPERATURES, PLEASE ENSURE YOU BRING PLENTY OF WARM CLOTHES AFTER THE EVENT, so you don’t miss the presentation)
- Prizes will be awarded to fastest 3 Males & Females overall.
- 1st Male & Female in each age group 15-16yrs,17-19, 20-29, 30-39 and so on.
Please stay for the presentation and please check your time and age group position before the presentation time.
****You may have won a prize and we are unable to send or arrange for these to be picked up after the event. IF YOU NEED TO LEAVE BEFORE THE PRESENTATION, PERHAPS ASK SOMEONE ELSE YOU KNOW TO COLLECT YOUR PRIZE ****
Helpers needed!
Please get in touch if you want to help for a free entry for you or family/friend.
Helpers can volunteer to:
- Set up the day before
- During the event
- After the event for a free entry for any endorphinsport event.
Our Volunteer’s form is on our website to register your interest and lets us know which event you’d like to help, your preferred role etc. Alternatively drop us an email at info@endorphinsport.com
Our volunteers and their help, whether competing or not, are always VERY much appreciated and these events do not happen without you - Thank you!
Refreshments –
- Water will be provided at the finish for athletes.
- We are joined by David from Blackbird Coffee for refuelling and cake!
- All adult Duathlon competitors will receive a voucher for homemade soup and roll to redeem at The Stables in the Ferrers Centre – enjoy! THIS WILL BE IN YOUR RACE PACK ENVELOPE. Please make sure you are back for the Presentation at 11:30pm and note we may announce on the PA if we can bring the presentation forward.
- There is the estates independent centre that offers eateries, food deli, craft shops, and a garden centre.
Further Information -
- Please check the website, Instagram, Facebook page for all updates and event coverage Please tag us in to any social media, we love to see and share your achievements!
- Please note that will not be checking emails 4 days prior to the event so visit www.endorphinsport.com and you can find the information you need by reading the event details thoroughly!?
- Emails will be replied to on a priority basis. If you cannot attend the event please read our Withdrawal Policy carefully. If you must withdraw, we will issue a race credit not a refund.
Please understand that we will be busy in the build-up to the event - we like the great outdoors and are not glued to our phones/lap tops all the time!
Thank you
We would like to thank you for your support, especially over the last couple of years and all the fantastic marshals/volunteers, whom without these events would never happen, to all the family & staff at the Staunton Harold Estate and all those that made it possible to run this event.
Please respect the fact that all Volunteers/Marshall’s have given up their day so that you can enjoy the event and would not be possible without them, so please abide by their decision - they are there for everyone’s safety and enjoyment.
Again, we would like to thank all marshals and volunteers for all their hard work and support ensuring we all enjoy the event!
Please say thank you to all marshals out on the course ☺
Please, Be Patient, Be Kind and Think of Others – Thank you ☺
Enjoy the event and hopefully see you again next year for 2023!!!
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