The event will feature races for elite youths, juniors, seniors and an open paraduathlon, as many athletes test the success of their winter training in the traditional season opener. Entries are now open on www.britishtriathlon.org

 

The seniors and juniors will compete over sprint distance duathlon (5km run, 20km bike, 2.5km run), battling it out for a share of a £5,000 prize fund as well the first British Elite Championship honours up for grabs in the 2015 season. The junior race also kick-starts the British Triathlon Junior Super Series.

 

Paraduathletes will compete over the same distance, with all classifications catered for at a venue made for fast racing. Youth duathletes will compete over half the distance of the seniors (2.5km run, 10km bike, 1.25km run), with the race also acting as the season opener of the British Triathlon Youth Super Series. All races will be held over a multi-lap format, making it a great event for spectators to enjoy at what is a truly impressive venue.

 

Jon Ridgeon, British Triathlon Director for Major and National Events commented: “We are really excited to return to Rockingham Circuit in 2015. The venue provides a course that is perfect for spectators and offers world-class facilities for the athletes, support staff and fans of the sport. With elite racing across the board, this event will get the 2015 domestic season off to a great start.”

 

Rockingham Circuit Chief Executive Peter Hardman, said: ““It is fantastic to continue our relationship with British Triathlon and to welcome back the British Elite Duathlon Championships to Rockingham. Last year we were delighted with the success of the event and we look forward to an even better day of racing in 2015.”

 

For further details and to enter visit www.britishtriathlon.org