Gozo Sprint Duathlon – National Championships 2023 is organized by Shamrock Stars Sports Club under the supervision of the Malta Triathlon Federation.
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN
RACE DETAILS, RULES AND REGULATIONS:
This event will be held on Sunday the 19th of March 2023 .The Senior Race will start at 7.15 am on the main road to Gharb.
Those competing must be there 30 minutes before their respective race starts.
- 7.15 am Race Starts – Gozo Sprint Duathlon
- 8.45 am Tri 3 Starts
- 9.10 am Tri 2 Starts
- 9.40 am Tri 1 Starts
- 10.10 am Tri Fun Starts
The sprint distances will be 5km (2 loops of 2.5km) Run, 20km (8 loops of 2.5km) Bike and 2.5km (1 loop) Run.
- Cycling will be Draft Legal.
- Female athletes can’t draft behind males and vice-versa. Lapped competitors will not be allowed to draft behind the unlapped athletes.
- Athletes are to ensure that they will be in possession of a timing chip before the start of the race. Timing chips may be rented prior to the race.
- The Gozo Sprint Duathlon 2023 forms part of the Malta Triathlon Federation annual programme. It is the national sprint duathlon championship which carries 3500 points for TOTY 2023.
- A briefing will be held 5 minutes prior to the races
- The Tri 3, Tri 2, Tri 1 and Tri Fun races will start at 8.45am
- The distances are as indicated in the table below:
| Tri Fun | Tri 1 | Tri 2 | Tri 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Run 200m | Run 600m | Run 800m | Run 1.2k |
| Cycle 1.5k | Cycle 3k | Cycle 5k | Cycle 7.8k |
| Run 200m | Run 600m | Run 800m | Run 1.2k |
Age Groups:
Tri Fun: 2016, 2015
Tri 1: 2014, 2013
Tri 2: 2012, 2011
Tri 3: 2010, 2009, 2008
Those born 2010 will have their own classification.
Youths: 2007
Juniors: 2006, 2005, 2004
Youths and Juniors will be racing with the adults.
Gear Restrictions
| Category | Roll-Out (meter) |
|---|---|
| Fun Tri | 5.10m |
| Tri 1 | 5.40m |
| Tri 2 | 6.05m |
| Tri 3 | 6.20m |
| Youth | 6.94m |
| Junior | 7.93m |
- Fees are as follows: €10 for Tri Fun, €15 for Tri 1, Tri 2 and Tri 3 and €30 for youths, juniors and adults.
- All athletes must hold a valid 2023 MTF License plus insurance.
- This National Championship Sprint Duathlon is an official MTF race event valid for the 2023 TOYT Point System. (not applicable to Tri 1, Tri 2, Tri 3)
- Tri Fun race is non competitive.
- Race route will be closed to traffic. Parking will not be permitted along the race route.
- Event Hub and Transition Area is fully closed off.
- Within the perimeter of this area, only race officials, 1 coach from each club and athletes are allowed to enter.
- Athletes to clear the hub and transition area as soon as their race finishes.
This event is subject to permits from local authorities. Therefore if in the case there will be the cancellation of this race event no refunds will be given but instead participants will be eligible to participate for free in the next duathlon organized by Shamrock Stars Sports Club.
For further information please do not hesitate to contact us on 99424975
Race Route:
TROPHIES AND MEDALS WILL BE AWARDED AS FOLLOWS:
Medals:
Each participant will be awarded with a medal.
Trophies:
Male 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Female 1st, 2nd, 3rd
1st Male 20+, 25+, 30+, 35+, 40+, 45+, 50+, 55+ and 60+
1st Female 20+, 25+, 30+, 35+, 40+, 45+, 50+, 55+ and 60+
Youths
Tri Fun: Non competitive, medal will be given to each participant.
Tri 1:
Male 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Female 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Tri 2:
Male 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Female 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Tri 3 2010:
Male 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Female 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Tri 3 2009 & 2008:
Male 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Female 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Youths:
Male 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Female 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Juniors:
Male 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Female 1st, 2nd, 3rd