The event takes place on the magnificent closed road circuit surrounding the 2012 Olympic velodrome in the Velopark, Stratford.

The purpose built circuit is 1mile in length.

The event format of run-bike-run, starts with with a 2mile (2 lap) first run then a 10mile (10 lap) bike section before finishing with a 1mile (1 lap) final run.

The event is chip timed with medals for the places in 16-19years, 20-39years, 40-49years and 50+years age bands.

The event is open to all ability levels. The circuit is closed to all other traffic and is undulating without being hilly. The safe nature of the circuit makes it an ideal venue for your first duathlon whilst at the same time provides a challenge for the more experienced duathletes and triathletes.

You can hire a bike from the venue.

There are changing and showering facilities as well as cafes on site. Providing the backdrop to the event is the London Aquatic Centre (used for the 2012 Olympic swimming events), the 2012 athletics Stadium and the ArcelorMittal Orbit and the vast Westfield shopping centre.

The event starts at 10:30am and regstration will open at 09:45am. Presentations take place at 12noon or when the last participants finish, which ever is the later.