Registration – Day before & event day
**FOR THE ADULT & CHILDRENS RACES The Registration will be near the Transition area in front of the Hall**
Saturday Registration: 2 3pm Sunday’s Registration: See Event Timings below
Before registering, please find your race number on the start entry list (available on www.endorphinsport.com ) and on entering the registration area.
If you are a BTF member, please show your BTF License with photo or you will be asked to pay the day license fee (£6 adults and £1 under 15 19 years). If you are not a BTF member, then your race entry will have included your day license within the entry fee.
All competitors will receive two race numbers (to be pinned at least all 4 corners back and front of your race top, or back to back on a race belt). Please bring your own safety pins
Adult competitors will also receive 2 number stickers, one for your bike frame and one for your helmet.
Timing chips will be used; these will be issued when you register please don’t forget to secure on your left ankle before going to the lake. 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 2 minute penalty if you do!
You are advised to register on Saturday 15 October between 2 3pm.
This is the ideal opportunity to familiarise yourself with the venue, in/outs etc. Sections of the course will be in place giving you a feel for how the event will look on Sunday.
Event Timings –
***You will collect your timing chip at the registration tent on Saturday & 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. ***
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Race name Run Cycle Run Registration Briefing Start Time
Sprint Duathlon
5km (2 x 2.5km laps) 26km 2.5km 1 lap
Super Sprint Duathlon 2.5km 13km 2.5km 1 lap
XC Sprint Duathlon 2.5km 10km 2.5km 1 lap
XC Super Sprint Duathlon 1.5km 5km 1.5km
Sat 2 3pm or Sun 7.30 8am 8.10am 8.30am
Sat 2 3pm or Sun 7.30 8am 8.10am 8.30am
Sat 2-3pm or Sun 7.308am TBC TBC
Sat 2 3pm or Sun 7.30 8am TBC TBC
Presentation approx. 11.30am
Event Reset Kids race will commence approx. 12pm when we have all marshals in place.
Kids Duathlon (Age as 31 Dec)
Run Cycle Run
Tri Start 8yrs 400m 1km 200m
Tri Star 1 (TS1) 910yrs 1200m 2km 400m
Tri Star 2 (TS2) 1112yrs 1600m 4km 600m
Tri Star 3 (TS3) 1314yrs 2000m 5km 800m
Transition Area Opens…
Sunday 17 October Sprint & Super Sprint 7.30 8am.
Kids Duathlon 11.15am 12.15pm.
Please be patient as these times may change ☺
Registration Briefing Start Time
Sat 2 3pm or Sun 10.30 11:15am 11.30am 1:30pm
Sat 2 3pm or Sun 10.30 11:15am 11.30am 1pm
Sat 2-3pm or Sun 10.3011:15am 11.30am 12.30pm
Sat 2 3pm or Sun 10.30 11:15am 11.30am 12pm
Presentation approx. 2:00pm
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!
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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.
Team Relay Event – We need to see ALL BTF licenses when you register, please.
Each team will receive 2 race numbers (one for the cyclists back, one for the runner’s front), 2 x number stickers for the bike and helmet.
The changeover - The first runner will run into transition area and handover the timing chip to the cyclist (standing next to the bike with their helmet on).
- The cyclist will then be able to un-rack the bike and make their way out of transition on the bike leg.
On returning, the cyclist must first rack the bike and then hand over the timing chip to the 2nd runner (waiting next to bike rack) .
The runner will then complete his/her leg and finish at the finish line.
Minimum age for the 5km run is 13 years, 2.5km 10years & bike is 15yrs - Age on 31st Dec.
***There will be no changing facilities, only Porta loos including accessible & baby changing***
The Run - The first run start on the bridge!
Your race number must be clearly visible on the front of your outer clothing.
The Run starts on the bridge, between the 2 lakes, up past transition, past the Ferrers centre and through the estate grounds on paths & trails through the National Forest Biggin Wood.
The Second run is the SAME route as the first run but SHORTER for the Sprint, SAME for the Super Sprint. Exit transition through the RUN OUT gate and join the run course.
Follow the links to view the run courses: Sprint - 5km (2x 2.5km laps) & Super Sprint – 2.5km (1 x 2.5km lap)
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!
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THE BIKE – SPRINT & SUPER SPRINT – Please ride to the conditions of the road, be courteous and mindful of other road users. None of the roads are closed for the event, we are sharing the roads with other users. Please ensure you study the route for your event distance – thank you
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.
Ensure your race number is clearly visible on the back of your outer clothing and your bike number clearly visible on your seat post.
You must have your helmet fastened, before you can touch your bike and make your way out of the BIKE OUT channel.
On existing 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.
Please note: all the roads used in this route are open to the public. You are expected to adhere to all rules of the Highway Code, this means giving way to traffic at junctions. Marshalls are positioned as a presence, NOT to stop traffic for you!
Any competitors seen to not be adhering to these rules or riding dangerously will be disqualified It isn’t worth taking unnecessary risks for the sake of a couple of seconds!
The bike route is undulating through Leics & South Derbyshire countryside
On exiting transition head straight on over the bridge up the hill little gears on your bike, in a easy gear when you’re racked in transition
At the T junction turn left onto B587 turning left before Melbourne, DO NOT go straight on into Melbourne!
Onto Ticknall, past the entrance to Calk Abbey
Turn left on Ashby Road.
Left at Staunton Lane heading for the Toll Gate Brewery
Left on to Heath Lane
Straight on to complete another lap for the SPRINT and right turn into the estate for the SUPER SPRINT competitors.
PLEASE REMEMBER WHICH EVENT YOU ARE DOING - SPRINT OR SUPER SPRINT!?
The bike route will be fully signed and marshalled in key points HOWEVER it is your responsibility to familiarise with the bike course, do not just follow the person in front of you. They may not be doing the event ☺
- Head for the transition area.
Please respect the fact that all our brilliant volunteers/Marshall’s have given up their day so that you can race, and the event would not be possible without them, so please abide by their decision - they are there for everyone’s safety.
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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.
Dangerous cycling will not be tolerated – you have been warned!
Follow these links to view the bike course map & cue sheet.
Sprint 26km 2 x 13km laps
Super Sprint – 13km 1 lap
On the virtual links you can scroll around the course with your cursor, hovering over the profile at the bottom of the map.
KIDS DUATHLON - PLEASE familiarise yourself with the routes
PLEASE familiarise yourself with the routes. The route will be fully signed, Marshals at key points AND a lead biker and a biker sweeping up so no children are left out of sight.
PARNETS/CARERS, please ensure you sit down with your children and go through the routes and allow enough time on the day or day before to recce the routes.
We are always conscious of providing a fun & challenging event for the children but sometimes we are short of marshals, so please let us know if you can help out even for 15-20 min between your child’s race - thank you.
The start for each age group race will be at the gantry near transition area.
Kids Duathlon Bike - No roads bikes (MTB or CX bikes only)
Although non technical (apart from a dead turn for 8yrs), the bike routes for the kid’s duathlon are only suitable for Mountain Bikes or Cyclo Cross bikes.
T1/T2/T3
a mix of road surface, trail & grass
see virtual course links for the run & bike routes:
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the virtual links you can scroll around the course with your cursor, hovering over the profile at the bottom of the map.
There are also 2 cattle grids to ride over, near the bridge & the left turn when you head back to the lake) so 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.
& discourteous cycling will not be tolerated
you have been warned!
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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.
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Presentation/Prizes
Presentation will be approx. 30min after the last finisher of each race so exact timings will be released over the PA so, please keep your ears open!
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!
ADULTS PRESENTATION:
Prizes will be awarded to fastest 3 Males & Females overall.
1st Team in each Relay Category
1st Male & Female in each age group 15 16yrs,17 19, 20 29, 30 39 and so on.
KIDS PRESENTATION:
Kids Presentations: Aiming for 1:30pm
Prizes will be awarded 1,2,3 Males & Females in each age category.
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
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After the event for a free entry for any endoprphinsport 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@ndorphinsport,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.
All adult Duathlon competitors will receive a soup & roll voucher to redeem at The Stables enjoy! THIS WILL BE IN YOUR RACE PACK ENVELOPE.
- There is the estates independent centre that offers eateries, food deli, craft shops, and a garden centre.
Further Information -
Please check the website and Facebook page for all updates.
- 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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Rebecca & Dean Hughes Event Directors
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