The LBT Junior Duathlon will be the first time that the presitigious new Brownlee Centre has been used for an event in the Yorkshire Junior Triathlon series. A great event for first-timers and serious competitors alike with the bike leg taking part on a purpose-built, tarmac, traffic-free, mile-long circuit and the runs taking place on grass playing fields. There will be electronic chip timing, prizes for the top 3 in each age group for boys and girls and a gift bag for every competitor! To have your result in this race contribute to the Yorkshire Series or to be considered for the Yorkshire IRC Squad, you must have BTF/Home Nations Annual Membership and use your membership number when entering this race. Details on annual membership can be found here https://www.britishtriathlon.org/get-involved/membership/junior-membership

There are five age classifications based on year of birth. Age for each group are as of 31st December 2018:

• TriStar Starts: 8 years old (born 2010)
• TriStar 1: 9-10 years old (born 2008 / 2009)
• TriStar 2: 11-12 years old (born 2006 / 2007)
• TriStar 3: 13-14 years old (born 2004 / 2005)
• Youth: 15-16 years old (born 2002 / 2003)
• Junior: 17-18 years old (born 2000 / 2001)

RACE DISTANCES:-

• 8 years (TriStars Start) 400m run, 1500m bike, 200m run
• 9-10 years (TriStars 1) 1200m run, 4000m bike, 400m run
• 11-12 years (TriStars 2) 1600m run, 6000m bike, 600m run
• 13-14 years (TriStars 3) 2000m run, 8000m bike, 800m run
• 15-16 years (Youth) 2000m run, 8000m bike, 800m run
• 17-18 years (Juniors) 2000m run, 8000m bike, 800m run.