Thruxton Full Throttle Sprint Duathlon-3rd April 2022

Thruxton Full Throttle Duathlon is based at the famous Thruxton Race Circuit near Andover, Hampshire making it a perfect venue for the speed hungry athlete! The course comprises a wide, smooth tarmac circuit making the duathlon suitable for beginners and experienced competitors alike. 

Full Throttle is a rare occasion to be able to take part in a draft legal duathlon. Great for Age Groupers looking for extra experience and super for those wanting to give draft legal racing ago! This race will be a practice event for the Mass Attack Duathlon in October; the 2023 World Sprint Duathlon Qualifier. Please view 'Draft Legal Racing' page before entering for more information about this race. 

Sprint Distance

Run 1 = 3.8 km (1 lap)

Bike = 19 km (5 laps)

Run 2 = 3.8 km (1 lap)

Why not get a team together (up to 2 people) and enter as a relay?

This event will also be supporting Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance. HIOWAA is an independent Charity that brings an advanced Critical Care Team to the most seriously ill and injured patients in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, giving them the best chance of survival and recovery, when the worst happens. It currently costs £15,000 a day to maintain their life saving service. You can find out more information on what they do HERE. If you would like to help support this amazing charity outside of our event fundraising, you can donate using this Just Giving page: Donate

FAQ

There are always questions that you might have, the common ones are answered below.

What will registration look like?

You will register online. About 7 days before event day we will send you an email. You will then need to complete the Competitor Responsibility Statement and Covid Health Screening Questionnaire online. This avoids the queue at number pick up. You must do this otherwise you will not be able to get your race number. If you have missed any email you can find it by going to your my.challenging.events account

When is the race briefing?

To avoid crowds we will do the race briefing via a video. This will be uploaded to your my.challenging.events account on Wednesday before the event date.

When will I get my race pack?

Race packs will be made 72 hours before pick up. They will contain your numbers, wristband and timing chip. You can collect this from 10:45am on Sunday. You must know your race number and ensure you either have a BTF day licence (paid when entering) or an in date BTF licence. If it is out of date you will need to pay £6 for a day licence.

Will there be an aid station?

You must be self sufficient. Ensure you have enough water and fuel to get you through the event. There will be a water station on the run. It will be just as you leave the pit lane.

Can we bring spectators?

Yes please do to come and cheer you on! Remember, it's a live runway so spectators MUST NOT go onto the track or anywhere else other than the viewing platform or area in-front of the race centre.

Help! I don't have any emails about this event?

All missed emails can be found by going to your my.challenging.events account. You will need to log in with the same email you used to sign up or your booking reference. Have a read of the event briefing document for further information regarding location, timings, etc.