Join Us for the 1st Edition of Lahore Duathlon!
Get ready for the inaugural Lahore Duathlon 2024 on Sunday, December 15, at the iconic Eiffel Tower in Bahria Town, Lahore. Don’t miss this thrilling and scenic event—secure your spot now and race for stunning medals!
Event Details
- Date: Sunday, December 15, 2024
- Location: Eiffel Tower, Bahria Town, Lahore
- Reporting Time: 7:00 a.m. (Participants must report promptly for bib distribution)
Please note that finisher’s medals for late registrants will distributed by the end of January.
Race Format
This year’s event follows the Sprint Duathlon format, featuring two categories:
Sprint Solo Race
- Run: 5 km
- Bike: ~20 km
- Run: 2.5 km
Sprint Tag Team Race
- Teams of two: one runner and one cyclist
- Runner: 5 km (leg 1) + 2.5 km (leg 3)
- Cyclist: ~20 km (leg 2)
Participants have a 3-hour cut-off time to complete the race.
Registration
- Solo: Rs 2,500
- Tag Team: Rs 5,000 (two members)
Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three finishers in all categories, along with medals for all finishers.
What is a Duathlon?
A duathlon combines running and cycling in three segments:
- Run 1: A fixed-distance run
- Bike: A specified cycling route
- Run 2: A second run, typically half the distance of the first
Race Routes
Run 1 (5 km): Route Map
- Starting at the Eiffel Tower parking area, participants will run a 2.5 km loop, passing landmarks within Bahria Town.
- The route features wide, well-paved roads with moderate inclines and scenic surroundings.
- At the end of the loop, runners will make a U-turn and retrace the same path to the transition area for the biking segment.
Bike (20 km): Route Map
- Cyclists will complete two loops on a ~10 km stretch of road.
- The route starts from the transition area, leading to the Bahria Expressway with U-turns at designated checkpoints for each loop.
- The cycling segment includes a mix of straight roads, gentle curves, and minor gradients, offering a balanced challenge.
- After the second loop, participants will return to the transition area to begin the final run.
Run 2 (2.5 km): Route Map
- The final leg is a shorter 1.25 km out-and-back loop, starting from the transition area.
- Participants will head toward the Eiffel Tower and follow a marked path, featuring flat and slightly shaded sections.
- At the turnaround point, they will head back to the finish line at the Eiffel Tower parking lot.
Transition Area
The transition area is the hub for switching between race segments. Key rules:
- Athletes must wear and securely fasten the helmet before removing the bike from the rack.
- Similarly participants must not remove the helmet before the bike is mounted back on the rack.
- No cycling is allowed within the transition area.
- Team participants must use the designated tag box to hand off between legs.
- Both participants of a tag team cannot be outside the transition area at the same time during the course of the race.
Failure to follow these rules may result in disqualification.
Event Rules
- Equipment: Use a roadworthy bicycle; no e-bikes allowed.
- Timing: Wear bibs visibly; results are based on bib timing.
- Sportsmanship: Respect fellow participants and volunteers; unsportsmanlike behavior will lead to disqualification.
- Age: Minimum age is 14 years (parental consent required for 14–18-year-olds).
For detailed rules, refer to the event page.
Support & Amenities
- Hydration: Water stations at strategic points along the routes.
- Bike Mechanic: Assistance available at the transition area (time spent on repairs counts toward race time).
- Grievance Committee: A dedicated team will address participant concerns during the event.
Virtual Participation
Athletes who are unable to attend the event in person have the option to participate virtually, earning a spot on the overall leaderboard and a coveted finisher medal.
- Eligibility: Virtual participation is available only for the Solo Sprint category.
- Registration Fee: Rs. 3000 for virtual participants.
- Prize Money: Virtual participants are not eligible for prize money.
- Rules & Cutoff: All cutoff times and event rules apply to virtual participants.
- Race Timing: Participants can complete their activity anytime on race day.
- For virtual participants, the race duration will be calculated as the time difference between the start of the first run and the end of the last leg. This duration may exceed the sum of the individual legs.
- Activity Recording: Participants must record their activity using Strava, Garmin, or any other GPS-based platform and share it with the race management team within one day after the event.
- Activities must be submitted via email to info@falcontriathlonclub.com or WhatsApp to +923000382042.
- Medal Delivery:
- Medals will be couriered at no additional cost to any major city in Pakistan.
- Overseas participants must provide a local address (within Pakistan) to receive their medal.
Don’t Wait—Register Today!
Challenge yourself, experience the excitement of a duathlon, and celebrate your achievement with a beautifully designed medal. We look forward to seeing you at the Lahore Duathlon 2024!
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