The Children's Races
For the first time, this year's children's races will take place ON SECTIONS OF THE ADULT COURSE. To ensure that the course is free of adult competitors, the children's events will take place between 1.30 and 2.20pm. Exact times will depend upon when the course is clear of adults. To ensure the children are ready to go as soon as the course is clear, all participants must arrive at the holding bay in the Kids Zone by 1.00pm. There will be a child-friendly race briefing at 1.05pm
We recommend that race numbers are collected during the morning.
The children's races are suitable for 3 to 14 year olds.
Race format and distances
The children's event will follow the same format as the adult race: RUN - BIKE - RUN.
Run sections take place within the Kids Zone and the bike section is on the road following an out and back course.
Our team are able to support a limited number of young children and the course is suitable for bikes with training wheels (stabilizers).
IN THE INTEREST OF SAFETY, ONLY ACTIVE KIDS TEAM MEMBERS WILL BE ALLOWED ON THE COURSE AND IN THE TRANSITION AREA.
DISTANCES
3-5 year olds: 200m Run-200m Bike-200m Run
6-7 year olds: 400m Run-600m Bike-200m Run
8-10 year olds: 400m Run-1200m Bike-400m Run
11-14 year olds: 800m Run-1200m Bike-400m Run
What to bring
1. Bike. The bike section is on tarmac.
2. Bike Helmets. Most competitors wear their helmet for both the run and bike sections. No helmet - no entry.
In the Kids Zone
We have the following activities taking place in the Kids Zone in both the morning and afternoon:
Multi Skill challenge All day : Our 10 skills challenges are fun for children of all ages. Complete each challenge, record your school and have another go to try to do better!
Kids football10.30-11.30am and 3.15 to 4.15pm . Supervised coaching and matches for children of all abilities. Minimum age: 7
How to book and prices
Race entry including unlimited access to Kids Zone - £10 Click here to enter Please note: to keep the entry fee at this price the commemorative t shirt is optional a £7. You'll be given the option to purchase this on the online entry system.
Kids Zone only - £5 payable on the day
Comments from previous events
Just wanted to say thanks to you and your team for the kids activities at Blenheim last weekend. We had four kids with us and they all thoroughly enjoyed themselves doing both the challenges and the duathlons. My 4 year old was especially proud of himself for completing the race on Saturday afternoon.
You & your team were fabulous and had a really great way of handling the kids - not patronising but giving them loads of extra confidence.
We were all really impressed with your set up on Sunday. Rory had a great time -loved the race & got into all the activities later. Your crew were exemplary in their positive approach to the kids & it was perfectly organised. Priced right too & good idea to make the T shirt optional.