Vinaròs Hosts XI Edition of School Duathlon with Over 150 Registered

The event, counting towards the provincial circuit of Castellón, will take place this Saturday, April 25th, on the Fora del Forat promenade.

Generic image of a running shoe on an asphalt track with a blurred bicycle wheel in the background, suggesting a duathlon.
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Generic image of a running shoe on an asphalt track with a blurred bicycle wheel in the background, suggesting a duathlon.

The town of Vinaròs will host the XI edition of the School Duathlon this Saturday, April 25th, a consolidated event that will bring together over 150 young people on the Fora del Forat promenade.

This sporting event, starting at 3:00 PM, is part of the Sports Games of the Valencian Community and will count towards the provincial phase of Castellón. It is organized by the Club Triatló Vinaròs, with the collaboration of the City Council and the Triathlon Federation of the Valencian Community.

"It is the 11th edition, so we are talking about a fully consolidated event whose aim is for children from the Benjamin to the Youth category to be able to enjoy a regional-level event."

the Sports Councilor
The competition is aimed at young people between 7 and 17 years old. Older participants will face a course of 1,500 meters running, 7 kilometers cycling, and a final 800 meters running. Younger categories will have adapted distances, with the smallest covering 200 meters on foot, 900 meters by bicycle, and a final 100 meters on foot.
The circuit will primarily take place on the Fora del Forat promenade and nearby streets. The running race will extend to the Almas street area, while the cycling segment will include 29 de septiembre Avenue, Boverals road to the Roman bridge, and the return via Mediterráneo Avenue.
Due to the event, traffic cuts will occur from 2:00 PM on several roads, including 29 de septiembre Avenue, Mediterráneo Avenue, Tarragona Avenue, and Boverals road. The organization asks drivers to exercise caution and follow the instructions of volunteers and the Local Police, reminding them that this is a school competition. Registrations will remain open until Wednesday the 22nd at 5:00 PM, with a cost of 6 euros for a one-day federative license.