Search
shop

Oulton Park Spring Duathlon Postponed

The weekend weather strikes again - and it's another Age-Group qualifier, the Oulton Park Spring Duathlon, that has been postponed and rescheduled to April.
Chief Correspondent
Last updated -
Get the ultimate guide to destination racing

Another one bites the dust…

After news earlier today of the postponement of Saturday’s Clumber Park Duathlon, more weather-impacted race now with another postponement – this time of Sunday’s Oulton Park Spring Duathlon, which was a qualifier for the 2018 ITU Sprint Distance Duathlon World Championships.

Here is the full announcement from race organisers, Xtra Mile Events.


Due to the poor weather conditions forecasted for Sunday, including forecasts for sub-zero temperatures, wind chill and snow, we have made the difficult decision to postpone the Oulton Park Spring Duathlon.

We understand this is disappointing news, but the health and safety of our participants, spectators and volunteers is our number one priority, and after speaking to British Triathlon and our medical team we have concluded that it would be unsafe to run the event in the forecasted conditions.

We have rescheduled the Oulton Park Spring Duathlon to Sunday 29th April, and hope that most of you will still be able to take part. However, if you cannot make this date, we are offering those who have registered for the event the option to transfer their entry to the Autumn Duathlon instead. Full details are below:

OPTION 1 – Transfer to the rescheduled date on Sunday 29th April – this will still be an ITU Sprint Qualifier event for those of you looking to qualify [Ed. for 2018]. You will be automatically transferred to this date unless you choose Option 2 below.
OPTION 2 – Transfer to the Oulton Park Autumn Duathlon on Sunday 30th September – this includes the ITU Sprint Qualifier [Ed. for 2019] event (drafting legal) and the ETU Standard Qualifier event. *You will need to have completed this transfer by Friday April 20th in order to confirm your place.

We appreciate your understanding, and if you have any questions please do get in touch with the team on:

0161 928 6795 or via email at info@xtramileevents.com

John Levison
Written by
John Levison
TRI247's Chief Correspondent, John has been involved in triathlon for well over 30 years, 15 of those writing on these pages, whilst he can also be found commentating for events across the UK.
Discover more
TRI247 podcast
What is it really like to be a professional triathlete? NEW TRI247 x Challenge Family podcast takes you beyond the start lines this race season
Challenge St. Pölten 2024 - image credit Jose Luis Hourcade / Challenge Family
Expert swim coach on the three most common swim mistakes age group triathletes make (and how to fix them!)
French Riviera T100 bike course Esterel
Let’s race… French Riviera T100
TRI-FIT VANGUARD tri suit review
The entry-level tri suit with a serious amount of performance for the price point – TRI-FIT VANGUARD review
Gustav Iden aero position body rocket
How to get better at holding your time trial position – Expert tips from former PRO time trial cyclist Alex Dowsett
latest News
Maya Kingma Karlovy Vary win 2024
Two-time Olympic triathlete joins top pro cycling team – and is set to race in Giro d’Italia
Oliver Conway World Triathlon Cuo win Saidia 2025
Breakthrough World Cup win – and Brownlee Racing spot – in memorable week for British youngster
Lionel Sanders wins 70.3 St George 2025 photo credit Getty Images for IRONMAN
Triathlon superstar Lionel Sanders moving again but taking it step by step in injury battle
Magnus Ditlev - T100 San Francisco 2024 run
“I lost it mentally” – Magnus Ditlev reveals why he was shown red card at IRONMAN Frankfurt
Marjolaine Pierre World Long Distance Triathlon win 2025
World Triathlon Long-Distance Championships 2025 results: Pierre and Benito add second wins
triathlon on your terms
Never miss out with our triathlon alerts & digest. Get a dose of adventure & inspiration with Boundless.
The 247 Group

The home of endurance sports

Share to...