NW Races
Xtra Mile Events Triathlons & Duathlon 2008 
http://www.xtramileevents.com/
Macclesfield Triathlon
This event starts with a 400m swim in an 8-lane, 25m indoor pool at Macclesfield Leisure Centre. This is followed by a cycle ride from the Cheshire Plains out into the edge of the Peak District; and finally a 2-lap run along lanes in the Broken Cross area, and the finish is at Macclesfield Leisure Centre.
28-Sep-08
New Mills Triathlon
The event starts with a 400m swim in an 4-lane, 25m indoor pool at New Mills Leisure Centre. This is followed by a cycle along the Goyt Valley and out into the edge of the Peak District. The run is partly off-road, along the Sett Valley Trail around New Mills.
12-Oct-08
Oulton Park Duathlon
A duathlon around the famous Oulton Park Race Track. Transition will be in the pits, and you will cover 24 exhilarating laps on your bike and 2 laps on the run.
This event starts with a 400m swim in an 8-lane, 25m indoor pool at Macclesfield Leisure Centre. This is followed by a cycle ride from the Cheshire Plains out into the edge of the Peak District; and finally a 2-lap run along lanes in the Broken Cross area, and the finish is at Macclesfield Leisure Centre.
11-May-08
Wilmslow Triathlon
A sprint triathlon on the Cheshire plains. The event starts with a 400m swim in a 5-lane, 25m indoor pool at Wilmslow Leisure Centre. This is followed by a, mainly flat, cycle ride in the Cheshire countryside around west Wilmslow, towards Tatton Park. The run then goes out from the leisure centre along mainly quiet roads around east Wilmslow. This ‘out and back’ route (with a loop at the half way point) is mainly flat with some inclines to and from the River Bollin.
29-Jun-08
Newton-le-Willows Triathlon
The event starts with a 400m swim in an 6-lane, 25m indoor pool at the Selwyn Jones Leisure Centre (built in 1996). This is followed by a cycle around Newton-le-Willows, and then a run around the local area.
27-Jul-08
Glossop Triathlon
"Brilliant bike stage!" "Looks like a great challenge!" "Awesome!"
These are just some of the descriptions of the new Glossop Triathlon event, which sees a very exciting bike stage on the Peak District’s infamous Snake Pass; and a run through some stunning Peak District countryside. And, as if that weren’t enough, the swim stage is in Glossop’s Victorian Swimming Pool, a beautifully restored building and pool, situated on Dinting Road.
EPIC EVENTS
Horwich Triathlon Sunday May 4th 2008 - 800m / 40k / 11k
The Horwich triathlon takes place on Sunday May 4th 2008 and provides competitors with the ideal opportunity to test their pre-season fitness. The Horwich event is one of the longest established races on the North West triathlon calendar and the course is tough enough to test the best. The 800m swim takes place in Horwich leisure centre and is followed by a tough 40k cycle ride which climbs from the start and continues to roll relentlessly for the remainder of the route, giving the bikers an opportunity to establish an early lead. The 11k off-road run section gives runners the opportunity to 'turn the tables' as the route climbs to the famous landmark of Rivington Pike before descending and returning to the finish close to the leisure centre.
The mid-week Summer Duathlon Series 2008, Preson Arena
Wednesday evenings 7.30pm start
May 21st 2008
June 25th 2008
July 23rd 2008
August 20th 2008
The 2008 mid-week summer duathlon series is the first 'draft legal' duathlon series in the UK. The events will take place at Preston Arena on a traffic free purpose built cycling track allowing competitors to opportunity to experience draft legal racing in a safe environment
The mid-week Summer Aquathlon Series 2008,
Delph Diving Centre, close to J27 M6
The Summer Aquathlon Series takes place at the Delph Diving Centre close to junction 27M6 and the venue provides great facilities such as changing area, showers and a cafe for post-event relaxation! The events are 500m open water swim followed by 3000m run and each competitor will complete the course twice. Race 1 starts at 7.00pm followed closely by race 2 at 7.10pm. There is a maximum number of 50 competitors in each race (100 total on the night) and the fastest 50 competitors will then fight it out in the 'A' final which starts at 8.00pm with the remainder of the field completing the 'B' final at 8.10pm. This race format allows all competitors to practice open water swim starts and skills twice each evening. The dates of the aquathlon series are:
June 4th 2008
July 2nd 2008
July 30th 2008
September 3rd 2008
The Delamere Forest Trail Running Series, Whitefields Car Park, Delamere, Cheshire.
The Delamere Forest Trail Running Series consists of 4 races taking place on a Thursday evening in June, July, August and September 2008. Each event starts at 7.00pm and the route will vary for each of the separate dates. Each event is limited to 250 competitors and entries are only available on the night if the event is not full. The distance of each event will be approximately 5 miles and will predominantly take place on tracks and footpaths, trail shoes are recommended but road shoes will be suitable for most runners. These events are entirely on paths and tracks within the forest and we actively encourage participants of all ability levels to come along and walk or run the route, enjoying the surroundings of Delamere Forest.
The event dates are as follows:
Thursday May 15th (7.00pm start)
Thursday June 12th (7.00pm start)
Thursday August 7th (7.00pm start)
Thursday September 4th (7.00pm start)
The Red Squirrel Trail Race and Fun Run Sunday May 11th 2008, Formby
The Red Squirrel Trail Race and Fun Run take place in the dunes and forests of the Formby coastline on May 11th 2008. The event is limited to 300 competitors and entries are only available on the day if the event is not full. The distance of the trail race will be approximately 6 miles and will predominantly take place on tracks and footpaths through sand dunes and pine woods, trail shoes are recommended but road shoes will be suitable for experienced runners. The fun run follows a shorter 2 miles route and will be ideal for young children as an introduction to trail racing. The fun run will start at 9.00am and the main trail race will start at 9.15am.
Roses Round Cyclosportive, 20th July 2008
The Roses Round takes place on Sunday July 20th. The event starting from Sawley village hall near Clitheroe heads North via Slaidburn, crossing Catlow Fell before crossing the border and continuing to Settle. From here the short route heads home via Wigglesworth whilst the longer event climbs close to Pen-Y-Ghent and passes through Grassington before returning via Bolton by Bowland. The longer route is approximately 130k whilst the shorter route is closer to 90k. The event is insured by BCF and protective helmets (ANSI standard) are strongly recommended due to the steep descents found on the course.
