Barefoot Events Kids Duathlon Series
MEDIA RELEASE
BAREFOOT EVENTS KIDS DUATHLON
SERIES
Barefoot Events launches a new series of
children’s duathlons to be held in August and September
this year. The events are for 8 – 13 year olds and will
take place in Christchurch, Rangiora and Ashburton; the
emphasis being to promote a healthy lifestyle and encourage
children to have fun while participating in sports.
EVENT INFORMATION
Christchurch Kids Duathlon
Sunday 27 August
QEII Park
Ashburton Kids Duathlon
Saturday 16 September
Argyle Park
North Canterbury
Kids Duathlon
Sunday 24 September
Dudley Park,
Rangiora
Each duathlon is a run/bike/run format with the
distances being:
8 – 10 years 1km run, 4km bike, 1km
run
11 – 13 years 1km run, 8km bike, 1km run
Individual and team entries are available, with the team element providing the opportunity for children who may not be able to complete the full distance to still participate. A reduced entry fee is available for families with two or more children competing.
BIKE SAFETY
CHECKS
As safety is a key component for all of our races
each competitor’s bike will go through a safety check. We
wish to thank the follow bike safety check
providers:
PUSHBIKES Gables Arcade, High Street,
Rangiora
Cycle Workz Bishopdale Court Shopping
Centre, Christchurch
Ashburton Cycles East Street,
Ashburton
ENTER NOW!
Visit www.barefootevents.co.nz
or email info@barefootevents.co.nz for further information
and entry forms.
Don’t delay - places are limited for each event so be sure to send your entry form in early.
WHO ARE BAREFOOT EVENTS?
The series is being run by
Barefoot Events Limited, an exciting new sports event
company that will organise sports events such as triathlons,
duathlons and mountain bike races, in the Canterbury region.
Barefoot Events is managed by Michaela Rees an experienced
Event Manager and keen triathlete.
ENDS
www.barefootevents.co.nz