As part of the North West Junior Triathlon Series, the Tristar categories will have both local school pupils giving Duathlon a go for the first time, alongside North West athletes who have chosen Triathon to train towards as a weekly activity. All categories will be chip timed, with the exception of the Youngsters. All young people are encouraged to complete their chosen distance and receive a medal.
Organised by Chorley Athletic & Triathlon Club, the event will be run with the support of Chorley School Sport Partnership and Chorley Council. Any junior who attends a Chorley school will earn points for their Primary or Secondary school, whatever distance they complete.
Adults can take part in a GoTri event on the same day, using the same course, by registering here
We'd like to thank event sponsors Up And Running.
| Categories / Maximum distances | Long run | Cycle | Short run |
| Super sprint (Primary age) individual - Ideal for beginners | 400m | 500m | 200m |
| Sprint (Secondary & College) individual - Ideal for beginners | 1.2 km | 2 km | 400m |
| Tristart (Age 8)* individual | 400m | 500m | 200m |
| T1 (Age 9-10)* individual | 1.2 km | 2km | 400m |
| T2 (Age 11-12)* individual | 1.6 km | 3km | 600m |
| T3 (Age 13-14)* individual | 2 km | 5 km | 800m |
| Youth (Age 15-16)* individual | 3 km | 6 km | 1600m |
| Junior (Age 17, 18, 19)* individual | 4 km | 7 km | 2 km |
| School Teams Year 3 & 4 | 400m | 500m | 200m |
| School Teams Year 5 & 6 | 1.2 km | 2km | 400m |
| School Teams Year 7 & 8 | 1.6 km | 3 km | 600m |
| School Teams Year 9 & 10 | 2 km | 5 km | 800m |
* Age at 31st December 2016
Chorley Schools Duathlon Championship (£5 individual entry & £8 team entry. Discount applied at checkout) - Points are awarded to all young people who register as being a pupil in a Chorley School. Those young people taking part in their Tristar age category earn double points to the team entries. Those doing Supersprint & Sprint will earn 5 extra points in recognition of doing a full Duathlon by themselves. The top 15 scores for each school will count in the Championship.
A refreshment van will be on site and open from 8.30am until 2pm. Refreshments, including ground coffee, are also available from the kiosk at Pet's Corner, and Cafe Ambio, by Astley Hall.
Course routes are available in the briefing pack email, sent 4th May, and also on our Facebook page.There's lots going on for all the family to get involved with at the Start / Finish area, and can confirm:
