Lawrence Spring Duathlon
The 3km walk /run, 12 km bike, 1.5 km walk run incorporates some of the historic sites around the town
SUMMARY
• Entries can be accepted up to 1pm on the day
• Age limit: must be 12 years old by 1st August 2011
• Limited to 200 entries
• Registration will open at 11.00 am
• Pre race briefing and warm up 1.30 pm
• Race start time 2pm
• Prize giving & spot prizes after the last participant finishes
BRIEF COURSE DESCRIPTION
Duathlon starts at the Lawrence Gymkhana grounds then run/walk to Weatherstons and the old Harts Black Horse Brewery. The tracks here are off road with 2 short steep climbs, flat old water races and open paddocks. Walk/run back to Gymkhana grounds to transition for bike leg. Ride across paddock down to Irvine St, then onto Main St, down to Back St and onto the road to Gabriels Gully. This is all tar sealed .Down into Gabriels Gully onto a gravel road, loop around the Gully then back to the Gymkhana grounds the same way. Drop bike at transition walk/run across paddock again to Irvine St, walk/run around the block on tar seal and gravel. Finish is at the Gymkhana gates.
TRANSITION
• Transition opens at 11.00am and closes 15 mins before debriefing
• While race is in progress only participants are allowed in the transition area
• No equipment to be removed until the last participant has finished
• Participants who have finished, please do not rest/relax or linger within the transition area
EVENT BRIEFING
All participants must attend the verbal briefing
GENERAL NOTES
• The roads are open for normal traffic so road rules apply
• Participants must behave in a manner that is safe,fair and demonstrates good sports conduct
• The marshals are on the course to help and direct you. Please treat them with respect and obey their instructions
• No earphones or headsets
• Please report any accident or incident to a marshal
• If you pull out of the race at anytime please advise the nearest marshal and the timekeepers when you return to transition
• Please give assistance to fellow competitors in need of help
SPECTATORS
• please do not follow participants around the course
• keep clear of the course within the gymkhana grounds and around transition
PRIZEGIVING
Will be as soon as possible after the last participant finishes.There will be prizes for each event and spot prizes
Major Spot Prize - 20 minute Helicopter ride for four people!!
LINKS Entry form, Black Horse Brewery. www.facebook.com/home.php#!/event.php
CONTACTS: Bronny Bugden 03 485 9878 - Margaret Larsen 03 485 9623
Lindy Chinnery Email: daisy5@vodafone.co.nz
AVAILABLE ON SITE
Plenty of parking available on site
Toilets
Free filtered water
Food & Drink will be available on site
NO eftpos facilities are available Cash Only