Storm The Castle Duathlon
Storm The Castle Duathlon
Ludlow, Shropshire
SY8 1EE, Ludlow, United KingdomSun 21st April 2024
Starting at 08:00
3 races
£40.00 - £90.00
Organiser's Description
Traditionally, this has always been a tough 48km distance duathlon. In 2023 we introduced a 30km Short Course, which proved very popular.
Full Storm: approx. 10km run, 33km bike, 5km run format,
Short Storm: approx. 5km run, 23km bike and 2.5km.
Races
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Full Course
The Full Storm the Castle Route - 10km Run, 33km Bike, 5km Run
£60.00
Booking for more than 1? -
Short Course
5km Run - 23.5km Bike - 2.5km Run
£40.00
Booking for more than 1? -
Full Course Relay
Join Up With Friends to Tackle the Classic 10km-33km-5km Route as Part of a Team of Two or Three People
£90.00
Book
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Full Course
The Full Storm the Castle Route - 10km Run, 33km Bike, 5km Run
£60.00
Booking for more than 1? -
Short Course
5km Run - 23.5km Bike - 2.5km Run
£40.00
Booking for more than 1? -
Full Course Relay
Join Up With Friends to Tackle the Classic 10km-33km-5km Route as Part of a Team of Two or Three People
£90.00
What's Included
By signing up, you can expect a great quality race, that concludes in the outer bailey of Ludlow Castle, where the crowds will cheer you across the finish line. Event village with food provided by the excellent Beefy Boys and Pizza Girls, free face painting and bouncy castles for the kids.
- Age group prizes
- Great atmosphere
- Bespoke finisiher's medal (extra cost applies)
- Finisher's t-shirt (extra cost applies)
- Free race photography
- Chip timing
- Goody bag
How to Get There
Ludlow is situated on the A49 trunk road which runs from Warrington, through Shrewsbury and Hereford to Ross-on-Wye. From Birmingham, head west on the A456 through Kidderminster. From the M5 leave at junction 3 and continue on the A456 through Kidderminster.
By Rail:
For times and fares, contact National Rail Enquiries on 08457 48 49 50 (24hrs) or visit the Arriva Trains Wales website www.arrivatrainswales.co.uk or to plan your journey to Ludlow from anywhere in the UK visit the Journey Planner section on www.nationalrail.co.uk.
Parking
**Exiting the car park at Ludlow Rugby Club post race will be prohibited until the final athletes have completed the course. This is to ensure athlete safety on the run course**
Location
FAQs
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What time does it start?
The start time for the Full Course and Short Course races will be 0800, with your official recorded time beginning once you cross the chip timer at the start
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What is the minimum age for entry?
For the Full course and Short course athletes must be a minimum of 16yrs at time of competing.
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Is drafting allowed?
No. The race will be run under British Triathlon rules and regulations. A copy of these can be found on the British Triathlon website.
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How does the registration process work?
Registration will be available at Ludlow Rugby club on Saturday 20 April 2024 during the day and on Sunday 21 April 2024 on race morning. Full details will be provided in the Athlete Guide, that will be e-mailed to you one week before the event. We do not send out race numbers or timing chips in the post.
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Are there cut off times for the race?
No. We will not be imposing a cut off for the race. However if the race organisers feel that you are not in a fit and healthy condition to finish the race then they will inform you and their decision will be final.
run course
For the Full Course, the run is approximately 10km for Run 1 and 5k for Run 2. The run for the Short Course is approximately 5km for Run 1, and 2.5km for Run 2. The runs for both courses are tough and hilly, including sections of road and off road terrain. For Junior Storm, the run is approximately 800m, around the Castle.
bike course
The Full Course bike route is a challenging 33km with enough undulation to rival the hardest bike courses in the UK. This course includes approximately 500m of elevation and takes you on a route from Shropshire, into Herefordshire and back into Shropshire to finish back at transition. The climbing comes in two main sections, including a 7km climb over Fiddlers Elbow and nearing the end of the ride, you climb through Mortimer Forest before a fast, short descent off Whitcliffe common. The Short Course bike route is approximately 22km, initially taking the same route as the Full Course, cutting through towards Downton on the Rock before re-joining the Full Course for the final climb from Pipe Aston.
affiliation
Due to uncertainty at the British Triathlon Federation (BTF) over the implementation and timings of their new membership fees and day passes, this year the event will not be affiliated with the BTF. However the duathlon will still take place with the same excellent standards that you would expect from a BTF affiliated event. We will reassess this position for STC 2025.
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