We are delighted to have the support of Brancott Estate Vineyard who offer us their beautiful, off-road vineyard setting for the Harcourts Marlborough Kids Duathlon.
Brancott Estate Vineyard, 180 Brancott Road, Fairhall, Blenheim
The next event is Sunday 20th October 2024. Registrations are now open and will close on 14th October 2024. The Duathlon will operate regardless of weather conditions. The entry fee per child is payable upon registration. You must select what course you want your child to take part in. There are 3 options available this year.
Race 1
Run 1km | Bike 3km | Run 1km
Course is open to kids 6-18yrs. You are welcome to walk or run. Choose your course according to your age and fitness level. Please note that distances are approximate.
Race 2
Run 2km | Bike 5.5km | Run 1km
Course is open to kids 6-18yrs. You are welcome to walk or run. Choose your course according to your age and fitness level. Please note that distances are approximate.
Beat the Bear
500m walk/run
Course is open to kids 4-7yrs. Parents are welcome to join their child on this one if they wish to support and encourage
Race Number Collection
We recommend you collect your race number and t-shirt (if you ordered one) before the day, as it will be very busy at the venue.
Race numbers and t-shirts will be available at Bike Fit Marlborough, 24 Market Street, Blenheim on Friday 18th October between 8:30am - 5pm and Saturday 19th October between 9:30am – 2pm and at the venue on Sunday 20th October between 8:30am – 9am.
Start times
Race 1 will start promptly at 9:30am, Race 2 from 10:15am (or when everyone has finished Race 1). We ask that everyone please be present for the briefing which starts at 9:15am at the finish area
All bikes must be ready and in transition by 9.00 am
Drinks and water
To minimise waste and our environmental impact, please bring your own reusable drink bottle. There will be water available to refill your bottle on site.
T Shirts
The 2024 collectors t-shirt is available in sizes 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, adult medium and adults large. T-shirts must be pre-ordered and paid at time of entry. T-shirt orders are not available after 29th September 2024. We are not able to refund any entry fees after the closing date or t-shirt payments after 29th September 2024.
Entries close
14th October 2024. No entries on the day. Entries are strictly limited to 500 and will be accepted on a first-come-first-served basis.
Race briefing and rules
Briefing starts at 9:15am at the Finish area. All participants are eligible for the major spot prizes of a bike and helmet from bike fit. Every race number will go into the draw that we do on the day but participants must be present at prize giving to claim them.
A list of other spot prize winners will be displayed and prizes available for collection at the registration tent. Late entries (after 14th October) are not eligible for minor spot prizes, sorry.
