- A GREAT ACTIVITY TO KEEP CHILDREN FIT & HEALTHY
- SAFE GRASS CYCLE & RUN COURSES
- FANTASTIC MEDAL FOR ALL CHILDREN WHO TAKE PART
- FUN & ACHIEVABLE DISTANCES
- OPEN TO 5-16 YEAR OLDS
Race Information:
The Event
The North West Kids Fun Duathlon is a fantastic event designed for young athletes to have a blast while staying active in a relaxed, non-competitive atmosphere.
Participants will enjoy a carefully mapped-out course that includes running and cycling, allowing them to explore new challenges without the pressure of competition.
With friendly marshals throughout the route prioritising safety and support, kids can focus on having fun and making new friends. This event is all about encouraging a love for fitness and outdoor activity, creating a memorable experience for every young athlete!
- Achievable distances for all abilities of 5-16 year olds
- Event course contained within the grounds of Barony Park
- Grass cycle & run courses
- Official Finishers Medal for all entrants
- Official Kids Fun Event merchandise available to purchase on the day
NB: There will be a promotional video being filmed at the event so please be aware of this.
Course Maps
PDF Documents: click each to open or download
North West Kids Duathlon - Main Course
Duathlon Distances - Run-Bike-Run
| Age Guide | Event Name | Run | Bike | Run |
| 5-7 yrs | TIN | 100m | 1km | 500m |
| 6-9 yrs | ZINC & RELAY | 200m | 1km | 500m |
| 8-11 yrs | STEEL | 200m | 2km | 1km |
| 10-13 yrs | BRONZE & RELAY | 400m | 3km | 1.5km |
| 12-15 yrs | SILVER | 400m | 4km | 2km |
| 13-16 yrs | GOLD & RELAY | 600m | 4km | 2.5km |
The First Run
- The children will be started at 15-second intervals.
- The whole of the run course is on short grass and is post and taped.
- Once they have completed their designated distance, they will run into the transition area and collect their bike.
The Bike
- The children will start the course at the mount line.
- The whole of the bike course is post and taped, making it very easy to navigate for the children.
- There will be signage around the venue reminding children of how many laps they are meant to do.
- There will be marshals on the course and dismount line, to help any child that needs it.
- Children will not be allowed to take part without a bike helmet.
The Final Run
- The whole of the run course is on short grass and is post and taped.
- There is a feed station on the run course, serving water to any child who requests one.
- All children will pass under the Official UK Triathlon Finish Line and have their names announced as they finish.
For more information about the event, please see Race Day Info.
Race Day Information
Please take some time to read all the event information, it will make it far more enjoyable for you and reduce the need to ask questions on the day. You can use this information as a guide for your event.
Full and up to date competitor race day information with your race number and start time will be emailed to you 7-10 days before the event. Please check spam/junk folders.
WE DO NOT POST ANYTHING OUT - you will collect your race numbers, stickers, etc. at registration on the day.
Good luck and have a great day!
Share the Run, Bike, Run with friends and create your own relay team.
Choose your favourite discipline, then invite friends or family to join and complete your relay team.
Create a fun family relay! The brother completes the first run, the sister cycles and the cousin finishes the second run.
(All team members must be 5-16 years old)
HOW IT WORKS
A relay team can consist of two or three people.
Each member completes one or two of the three disciplines in the duathlon.
One runner completes the first run and then passes the wristband to the cyclist.
The cyclist completes the cycle course and passes the wristband to the second runner.
The runner completes the second run.
All team members can cross the finish line together and collect their medals.
TIN
£15.00 was £18.00
Date : Saturday 13th September 2025
- 100m Run
- 1km Cycle
- 500m Run
- Age Guide 5-7 years
ZINC
£15.00 was £18.00
Date : Saturday 13th September 2025
- 200m Run
- 1km Cycle
- 500m Run
- Age Guide 6-9 years
STEEL
£18.00 was £22.00
Date : Saturday 13th September 2025
- 200m Run
- 2km Cycle
- 1000m Run
- Age Guide 8-11 years
BRONZE
£18.00 was £22.00
Date : Saturday 13th September 2025
- 400m Run
- 3km Cycle
- 1500m Run
- Age Guide 10-13 years
SILVER
£20.00 was £26.00
Date : Saturday 13th September 2025
- 400m Run
- 4km Cycle
- 2000m Run
- Age Guide 12-15 years
GOLD
£20.00 was £26.00
Date : Saturday 13th September 2025
- 600m Run
- 4km Cycle
- 2500m Run
- Age Guide 13-16 years
ZINC TEAM RELAY
£25.00 was £30.00
Date : Saturday 13th September 2025
- 200m Run
- 1km Cycle
- 500m Run
- All Ages
BRONZE TEAM RELAY
£25.00 was £30.00
Date : Saturday 13th September 2025
- 400m Run
- 3km Cycle
- 1500m Run
- All Ages
GOLD TEAM RELAY
£25.00 was £30.00
Date : Saturday 13th September 2025
- 600m Run
- 4km Cycle
- 2500m Run
- All Ages