Sri Chinmoy Tri Club's SBR-Mini DUATHLON (run-bike-run)
Ideal for triathletes who want multisport practice, or anyone who wants the challenge of combining two sports.
Upcoming races
About the event
TOCKINGTON DUATHLONS ARE BACK FOR 2026! And down in price to 10 pounds per race with discount code SC26.
As part of British Triathlon's new Swim-Bike-Run-MINI event series, our beginner-friendly duathlons are back for 2026 with a choice of distances and the usual welcoming, easy-going atmosphere. The venue as per usual is Tockington Manor School and provisional race dates are shown below.
Online entry is OPEN! Select the link for the race you want to enter below, then click on Book Online and set up a free account on the British Tri website. After that the online registration is very quick and simple. If you want to enter all 3 Duathlons in one go, you can do so at Findarace.
SwimBikeRun-MINI Duathlon - 26 April 2026 - Online entry is now closed but you can sign up on the day - just arrive between 7.30 and 8.00am and see the marshals at the Pavilion to register (only takes 5 mins). Payment is 10 pounds cash or card.
SwimBikeRun-MINI Duathlon or Triathlon - 2 August 2026 - Online entry via Swim Bike Run website - CLICK HERE. Take care when entering this one that you make the correct choice between Duathlon and Triathlon.
SwimBikeRun-MINI Duathlon - 13 September 2026 - Online entry via Swim Bike Run website - CLICK HERE.
If you have ANY problems signing up online please email [email protected] for help.
All 3 races offer a choice of distances - while most will opt for the 3k Run - 10k Bike - 1k Run option, there is an opportunity for those without much training behind them to still get a taste of Duathlon with the new 1k Run - 5k Bike - 1k Run option, which takes place at the same time on the same course so everyone is in it together. The August event is a Duathlon wave held alongside our beginner's Try-a-Tri Triathlon event.
Our Swim-Bike-Run-MINI Duathlon is aimed at people training for a triathlon who want multisport practice, or anyone who wants the challenge of combining two sports in a fun race! There will be a limit of 80 people taking part to keep the course uncrowded and to stay in line with the aims of the SBR-Mini initiative which is focussed on small, short races for those new to Multisport. Think "like a parkrun but with a bike ride in the middle" and that pretty much sums it up! Note to first-timers - you don't need a flash bike for Swim-Bike-Run events, any roadworthy machine is fine including hybrids, tourers and mountain bikes (e-bikes are permitted if the battery is removed for the race).
Latest photos at: http://ukgallery.srichinmoyraces.org/Bristol/
Bike route - https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/4783443790
Explainer - "Swim-Bike-Run-MINI" events is a new name for beginner's or short-distance events from British Triathlon. They do not all include all 3 sports, so a Swim-Bike-Run-MINI Duathlon is just running and cycling, there is no swim. This has caused confusion in the past so please get in touch if you need anything explained or clarified!
Runners and Riders
A short clip from our July 2016 race showing runners completing lap 3 of the field while the faster competitors exit on to the bike course - I've also uploaded a clip of 2 riders transitioning back from bike to run, showing how "informal" our transition area is!
Distance
3k run, 10k bike, 1k run
Start time
- 8.30am (arrive 7.40-8.10))
Cost
- £20 (£10 with offer code SC26)
Contact
Garga Chamberlain
Certification
- Permitted/insured by Triathlon England / 2026 permit pending
Race route and transitions
2026 - We're back with 3 Duathlons at Tockington Manor school, as well as our popular first-timer's Triathlon (the Try-a-Tri) in August. For the duathlons, there are new distance options and an improved transition but otherwise it is business as usual. The price is fixed at 20 pounds per event as part of the Swim Bike Run scheme, but we do have the thumbs up from British Triathlon to offer a half-price option in the Duathlons if you use code SC26 when signing up at the British Triathlon Events page.
RACE INFO - Toilets are in the Pavilion, first aiders are at the start/finish and also the sweep vehicle. There is no high-security bag storage but bags can be left on the terrace and the Race Director will be happy to look after car keys if required - just mark these with your name before handing them over e.g. using a label or tag.
To download the bikeroute - see MAP MY RUN - https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/4783443790 . Note - we use the same route for our Triathlon/Duathlon events so on Map My Run it appears as TOCKINGTON TRY-A-TRI ROUTE.
The run route is detailed below:
RUN - 1KM or 3KM - The run course takes in 2/5 laps of the sports field alongside our race HQ, The Pavilion at Tockington Manor. The entire course is flattish and on grass - we recommend running shoes with a bit of grip if you have them.
TRANSITION - after completing the run, athletes will pick up their bikes and wheel them 100m or so to the exit, where they will mount up before taking the left turn (marshalled) on to the road.
BIKE - 5KM - From Tockington the course is either one or two laps of a 5K loop on predominantly flat lanes around Tockington/Awkley. On a Sunday morning there should be hardly any traffic on most parts of the course, but riders will be expected to obey the highway code and ride safely at all times. There are a few slopes up to bridges on the course but nothing I would call a "climb" so the course is relatively fast and beginner-friendly at the same time. The only right turns on the course are at Tockington Green just before the end and as you re-enter the field to dismount, both are marshalled. At all other points the course is well signed and very easy to follow. A sweep vehicle containing a first aider and/or a bike mechanic will follow the riders in case anyone needs assistance. Please note that "bunch riding" is not permitted in this event - riders will be expected to ride separately and leave space between themselves and the rider in front, except when overtaking.
SECOND TRANSITION & FINAL RUN 1KM - after completing the bike course, riders will push their bikes back to the transition area, then complete another flat, 1KM run around the field, this time in the opposite direction. The finish line will be between the banners at the of the field by the Pavilion, please ensure your race number is clearly visible as you approach the finish, thanks!
Directions and parking
For directions to the event, click here. Parking will be in the school car park approx 150m from the Pavilion, please take car when wheeling your bikes down to the Pavilion from the car park as all roads on the course are open during the event. IMPORTANT - at the April and September events, children are in the school over the weekend so athletes are not permitted on school premises - we are only permitted to access the car park and the sports field+ Pavilion. This just means everyone has to come down the road from the car park to the field (150 metres) and not take any short-cuts through the school. Thank you!
Previous Results
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2026 Apr 26thApril Duathlon Results 2026
Results (PDF Download)Race PhotosThanks again to everyone who came along and supported the race on 26 April 2026 at Tockington! Our next Duathlon is on SUNDAY 2nd April 2026, on the same course. As that one happens alongside our Try-a-Tri event, there is only room on the bike rack for 20 Duathletes, so if you want to be in on that race please sign up soon. As usual the discount code SC26 ensures you can sign up for the reduced price of 10 pounds at https://www.britishtriathlon.org/events/swim-bike-run-mini-bristol-2026_17133. If you can swim 200m, why not try the Tri?
Today's race was over quicker than any other we have held, with nobody even going over 50 minutes - a high quality field of athletes! Jess Smith in her comeback race and Poppy Oliver in her first Duathlon both smashed the short course women's record to take the top two spots over the 1k/5k/1k distance, Jess coming first in 19:59 and Poppy a close second in 22:19. Third place on the shorter distance went to Libby Williams. Over the longer distance, all six female athletes finished within a space of 13 minutes. Amy James was first woman to finish in an impressive 36:02 with Alice Baxter 2nd (40:31) and Chloe Shepherd 3rd (43:28). The men's race was also a fast one, only ten minutes separating first from last - with Jack Harris a clear winner in 34:38, Alex Miller close behind him on 36:28 and Louis Britton 3rd with 38:04.
If you enjoyed the event, please tell your friends and club-mates and give them the link & discount code mentioned above.
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2025 Sep 14thResults 14 September 2025
Results (PDF Download)Race PhotosSunday's race was one of our quickest Duathlons ever with everyone finishing in under the hour, 11 athletes coming in under 40 mins and some new course records in the female category. Colette Sanderson became our first woman to complete the Short Course, so she establishes the course record of 33.57. Christopher Clarke was first across the line in the short course / open category in 26:59. In the full-distance race, Sonka Reimers flew round, establishing a new female course record of 34:33, eclipsing Tamsin Elson-Chick's previous best on the course of 35.53 by over a minute. First long-course finisher though was the remarkable vet 60+ athlete, Alan Price, who finished the bike leg lying second overall then narrowly outran Reima to cross the line first in 34:18.
That brings our 2025 season to a close! Next year we again hope to hold 3 Duathlons and our Try-a-Tri at Tockington along with a full 3-race running season on the Sri Chinmoy Peace Mile in Eastville and our famous Ice Cream Relay (3 x 1 Mile).
Course Records as at 15 September 2025:
Full Course (open) - Louis Ansfield 30:04
Full Course (Female) - Sonka Reimers 34:33
Short Course (Open) Christopher Clarke 26:26
Short Course (Female) Colette Sanderson 33:57
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2025 Mar 30thResults for SwimBikeRun MINI Duathlon, Tockington, 30 March 2025
Results (PDF Download)
revised30032025_duathlon.pdf 146.94 KBRace PhotosIn cold but bright conditions at Tockington we had 24 starters in our Duathlon today.
In the short course event, Thomas Miller (25:39) and Philippa Crocker (31:12) were unopposed in their categories, but both had the satisfaction of establishing a new course record for the distance.
On the longer course, Nathan Irwin went out hard from the start and stayed in front to finish first in 35:32. Alex Miller was second in 37:16 with Kieron, new to Duathlon, finishing third in 38:30. In all we had 6 athletes finish in under 40 minutes.
In the female category we had a very close finish, Sharon Coultart leading from the bike leg with Kate Hoffen (a regular medalist in our Eastville Park runs) closing fast on the final run. In the end, Sharon stayed ahead to finish first in 41:23 with Kate taking 2nd place by just one second in 41:24. Angela Simpson was third in 44:13 despite having to roll in from the bike leg on a flat tyre.
Steve Thomas has shared a great video taken from the event field on YouTube - thanks Steve! https://youtu.be/plA17AB_X-Y
There is also a gallery at https://www.smugmug.com/app/organize/Bristol/2025/Tockington-swimbikerun...
Please spread the word about our forthcoming races - Eastville Park series begins on 6th May, details at https://uk.srichinmoyraces.org/races/bristol and our next multisport is on August 3rd with a choice of SwimBikeRun-MINI Triathlon or 2 distance options for Duathlon - https://www.britishtriathlon.org/events/Swim-Bike-Run-Mini-Bristol_16236.
Thanks everyone for making these races happen,
Garga Chamberlain / Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team BRISTOL
