The Essex Off Road Duathlon, the seventh and final event of the new look 2013 Triathlon England – National Championships, will be taking place on 27 October at Hylands Park, Chelmsford, Essex, with the first ever English Club Duathlon title to fight for.
Up to 500 people have entered the race, which will kick off with a 3.5K run, followed by a 14K bike ride and finishing off with a 3K run.
Over the past year, Triathlon England notes that interest in multisport has increased dramatically and more women in particular are getting involved and ‘giving it a tri’ for themselves. In 2012, over 700 triathlons, duathlons and aquathlons took place in England, seeing over 125,000 people competing in races and many of them for the first time.
Jem Lawson, Chair of Triathlon England, said “It’s great news to see how interest in the sport is continuing to grow and we are excited to say that our 2013 Triathlon England – National Triathlon Championships is already proving very popular.
“With previous events selling-out, it shows these events are growing, and we hope that this in turn will encourage many more to get involved. Our memberships have been increasing steadily and we hope the value we offer will inspire more to get involved.”
Graham Lee, of race organiser Multi Sport Management, said “The new Championship series has provided members of Triathlon England key races to focus on throughout the year. This will be the first Cross Duathlon Championship with age group honours at stake, but the Essex Off-Road Duathlon ethos of inclusion remains the same; with this fun and friendly race welcoming both experienced athletes to complete newbies along to take part.
“We tweak the route every year to keep it fresh and this year we have reversed the bike route, increasing the fun factor as well as now being 100% tarmac free.”
The new Triathlon England Engagement Trailer will also be heading to the event. The 14-foot trailer, which is kitted out with its own PA system and digital media area, provides a state-of-the-art facility for race-goers to talk to experienced members of the national governing body on a range of issues.
Triathlon England staff will be on hand all day and are hoping to receive valuable feedback about the membership benefits it provides and to discuss other new initiatives currently happening within the sport.
Dues to the successes of 2012, the Triathlon England – National Championships have grown to seven races in 2013. Triathlon England supports the delivery of opportunities for everyone to achieve their personal triathlon challenges in a fun and safe environment.
Triathlon England is the National Governing Body for managing the sport and recreation of triathlon in England, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man. Members are affiliated to a region and can vote for their regional committee. There are nine regions, which correspond to the English regional government areas.Each region has a representative on the Council of Triathlon England, which appoints and supervises the controlling Management Board of Triathlon England.
