Run Afan Wildflower Duathlon 2024
17 March 2024
Event Cancelled
https://runafan.co.uk/
Full On Sport is an event management platform for organisers. All ticket revenues go directly to the organisers at the point of sale. For enquiries about options due to insolvency of Run Afan, please reach out to the organiser directly.
The Wildflower Duathlon event will take place on March 17th 2024 at 8AM at the National Botanic Gardens of Wales.
THIS RACE IS OPEN FOR ENTRY TO ALL ABILITIES FROM BEGINNERS TO SEASONED ATHLETES.
Run Afan welcomes you to the fifth edition of the highly popular Wildflower Duathlon which takes place in the breath-taking scenery of The National Botanic Gardens of Wales and surrounding roads. The Wildflower Duathlon has picked up some followers over the years including Wales rugby International Legend, Shane Williams.
The run course will take part within the spectacular Botanic Gardens Of Wales and then transition onto the bike that will take you out onto the surrounding roads. This outstanding bike course boasts of rolling hills surrounded by stunning farm lands.
Event Details:
Event Date – Sunday 17th March 2024- 8AM Start
Event venue – National Botanic Garden of Wales
Event Distance – 5k Run - 30k Bike - 5k Run
Number of participants – 500
The Wildflower Duathlon can be entered by anyone who feels capable of completing the above distances.
British Triathlon Federation Rules
BTF rules, All competitors must comply with BTF rules, (it is recommended that you read the BTF rules and regulations which will be applied to his race). All competitors must be licensed to race, those non BTF members will be required to pay a £6GBP levy for a day license. This is now all digital and is included in the non member entry cost.
Event Schedule:
Registration and transition opens : 6am
Registration and transition closes: 7:40am
Mandatory race brief: 07:50am
Race Start: 08:00am
What's included:
- Finisher's medal
- Chip-timed results
- Fully marked and marshalled route
- Fully trained medics
- Water station
- Prizes for top finishers
- Toilets
- Cafe
RACE RULES
*** This event is not drafting ***
Anybody caught doing so will be DSQ drafting is cheating.
Minimum age for competitors
The minimum age to take part in this event is 17.
British Triathlon Federation Rules
BTF rules, All competitors must comply with BTF rules, (it is recommended that you read the BTF rules and regulations which will be applied to his race)
All competitors must be licensed to race, those non BTF members will be required to pay a £6 levy for a day license. This is included in the non member entry cost.
Keep racing tidy
If you intend to use your own nutrition please keep hold of it until you reach a suitable place to discard of it.
We would appreciate if you would either wait until you reach a dedicated trash zone or give them to a marshal.
Transition rules
Security will be present in the transition area. Only competitors wearing their ID will be allowed in or out.
Your race pack will include a race number and 2 stickers which are to be attached to your bike and helmet. This must be done prior to entering the transition zone.
No riding is allowed in the transition zone. Your helmet must be fastened on your head at all times whilst you are on tour bike or running through transition with your bike.
Facility Information:
The Café is located near the start/finish line within the gardens courtyard. There are also toilets onsite at the cafe and at the front entrance gate.
Parking:
Parking will be provided on the site of the National Botanic Gardens. There is more than enough spaces but please do arrive early to leave plenty of time before your race.
National Botanic Garden Of Wales
A32 8HN
Registration open from: 06:00:00
Social Message