The annual Biathlon Championships take place each August as part of the Three Legged Trophy. Competitors are given a staggered start for the 10 mile bike route followed by a 4.2 mile run, and prizes are awarded for the lowest overall time.
The current route has been used since 2013, the previous route from Victoria Recreation Ground was 12 miles bike followed by 5.5 mile run around Beech Hill.
Past Winners
Men
Year | Athlete |
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2018 | Gary Pelosi |
2017 | Gary Pelosi |
2016 | James McCormick |
2015 | Gary Pelosi |
2014 | Richard McCormick |
2013 | Ben Smith |
2012 | Richard McCormick |
2011 | Richard McCormick |
Women
Year | Athlete |
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2018 | Karen Murphy |
2017 | Nina Atherton |
2016 | Karen Murphy |
2015 | Nina Atherton |
2014 | Nina Atherton |
2013 | Jo Kent |
2012 | Kirsty Johnstone |
2011 | Sian Mitchell |
Records
Bike – James McCormick 24:26 (2018) – Karen Murphy 28:35 (2018)
Run – Richard McCormick 23:28 (2014) – Jo Kent 27:58 (2013)
Overall – Gary Pelosi 49:41 (2018) – Karen Murphy 61:17 (2018)
Old Course
Bike – Dave Candy 30:22 (2005) – Ladies info to website@barnetadac.com please
Run – Mike Earthy 28:09 (1987)
Overall – Dave Candy 60:30 (2005)