This duathlon is part of the Triathlon England NW junior series, the bike leg is on a 1km off-road tarmac track. There are a variety of distances and events for all ages. There is a mininum age for each event/age group but children may be entered into a lower age group/distance event if they are not ready to do their own age group/distance. However they will not be counted in the NW series.  Commentary and music. A GO TRI short distance duathlon for adults and ages 17+ is also taking place in conjunction with this event and can be entered at https://www.britishtriathlon.org/events/GO-TRI-Tameside-Duathlon-for-ages-17+_14446