Back for 2012, the Ashton Duathlon is set in the beautiful Wiltshire village of Steeple Ashton. The venue is overlooked by the historic Steeple Ashton church and the scenic bike course visits many of the surrounding villages including Edington, Potterne and Keevil.

Local bespoke kitchen designers Steven Graver are on board as title sponsors and supporting the event in its launch year.

The accurately measured 30k bike route is undulating but fast and the two 5k runs follow separate routes within the Steeple Ashton viscinity. The race forms part of the DB Max Spring Duathlon Series, along with the Castle Combe Chilly on February 26th and the Hullavington Duathlon on April 25th.

• Cash prizes.
• Spot prizes for local athletes from Longs Arms Pub.
• Chip timing including all splits.
• Medal for all finishers.
• On-site catering provided by the Steeple Ashton Parish Council and the Longs Arms Pub.
• On site sports massage.
• Bouncy castle for kids (weather permitting). Must be supervised by a parent/guardian.
• Specialist running, cycling and multisport shop.
• Bike maintenance stand.
• Sunday roast served until 3pm in the local pub with discount on first drink (or selection of sandwiches).
• Pub open for coffees from 9:45am to watch race from.

Race Distance
Duathlon: 5k run, 30k bike, 5k run.

Race Start
Mass start at 10am

Race Entry
Online entry price: £27 BTF, £30 Unnattached.

Cash Prizes
• Open male first, second and third: £200, £75 & £50 respectively.
• Open female first, second and third: £100, £50 & £30 respectively.
• First Vet (male and female): £30
• First Supervet (male and female): £30

Venue
• St Mary’s Field, Steeple Ashton.
Race HQ will be located on the football field which is at St Mary’s and signposted from the High Street which runs through the village. Steeple Ashton is signposted from the A350 via Common Hill or Stoney Gutter (venue postcode BA14 6EN). Parking will be in the field adjacent to race HQ and will be signposted on race day.

Registration & Briefing Instructions
Registration Time: 8:30 to 9:45.
Briefing Time: 9:50.
Race numbers and timing chips will be collected from the registration desk on race day. Details of allocated bib numbers will be available online prior to the event and will also be displayed in the registration area at the venue.
BTF members must show a valid BTF licence at registration or purchase day insurance (£3).
Competitors must attend the race briefing on the day. Information on the course and rules relative to competitor safety will be outlined, as well as important BTF information. Please also take the time to read the BTF Rules.
Competitors may not race with somebody else’s number.

Timing Transponders
Please attach the timing transponder (MYLAPS ProChip) firmly to your left ankle with the strap provided (chip fitting instructions). This will ensure that all finish results (as well as splits and lap times) are collected by the system. Timing chips will be collected in the finish funnel or marquee immediately at the end of the race.
Please return your timing chip as soon as you finish (even if you do not complete your race). Lost and unreturned timing chips will be invoiced at £75 each.

Race Information
• First Run Route.
• Bike Route.
• Second Run Route.
In the event of bad weather, both runs will follow the second route.
Adult races are non-drafting and are normally policed by our BTF motorbike referee. Please do not draft and please race fairly according to the BTF Rules.
Please attach your bib number to your front while racing so that it can be clearly seen. Race belts may also be used and will be available to purchase from the expo shop on the day. Bib numbers cannot be folded.

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The DB Max event team look forward to welcoming you to Steeple Ashton on race day.