Shoe Clinic MTB Duathlon Series Race 1

Sunday 28th of April 2024
Race Starts 10:00 am

Location: Rabbit Island, Conifer Park

Gear up for the inaugural Shoe Clinic MTB Duathlon Race 1, an exciting event set against the stunning backdrop of Conifer Park on Rabbit Island. Join us on Sunday, April 28, 2024, for a thrilling day of mountain biking and trail running. Both long and short distance options available as well as a free short race for the kids U12 who just want to have a go.

Race Day Schedule:

• 9:00 am Check-in and bike racking opens
• 9.45 am Check-in closes. No late check-ins or entries
• 9:50 am Race briefing (ALL competitors MUST attend the race briefing!)
• 10:00 am Race Start

Race Options:

1. Long – 3km run / *16 km bike / 3 km run
2. Short – 1.5 run / *8km bike / 1.5 km run

*The bike course is suitable for all MTB, Gravel Bikes and Electric MTB’s.

Kids race (under 12) 9:30 start– run/bike/run course in and around Confier Park. This a free race just for the little kids. No need to register for the kids race, just show up before 9:30 and talk to one of the volunteers who will let you know where to set up.

Payment Options :

• Pay online Adult or Team non-member ($30) -select this option to pay online either single adult entry or team entry.
• Pay online Adult Tri Club member ($20) -select this option to pay online and receive the club discount, must be a Nelson Tri Club member.
• Pay online Student U18 non-member ($15) -select this option to pay online and receive School Student (U18) discount.
• Pay online Student U18 Tri Club member ($10) -select this option to pay online and receive the U18 School Student club discount, must be a Nelson Tri Club member.
• Pay at event (bring cash on the day of race) -select this option to pay cash on the day of the race. No discounts for this option.

Note to encourage pre-race entries, race day entries will attract a 50% extra penalty and no discounts apply. If you’re uncertain about whether to compete and wish to avoid the late entry penalty, please enter online, selecting ‘Pay at Event‘ under the Payment option. Should you not compete, no charge will be made.

Register for Race:

Click here to register

Note: Nelson Triathlon Club has a NO REFUND policy on club events.

Race rules/code of conduct
Current Triathlon NZ competition rules apply to all participants in these events. For full Tri NZ rules, click here to download pdf.

Please take the time to read these rules.

• • Drafting will be allowed on the bike leg. Participants are asked not to use aero bars if they find themselves in a drafting situation and should not attempt to draft if they are unfamiliar with the skills required.
  • The course is not closed to traffic. It is the participants’ responsibility to keep left and ride single file unless passing.
  • Entrants under 18 take part at their parent’s/guardian’s discretion.
  • It is the participants’ responsibility to make themselves aware of the race rules; the racecourses; to attend the compulsory race briefing and to participate in a safe and responsible manner.