Duathlon Makowski im. Jerzego Zelmana

The Duathlon Makowski im. Jerzego Zelmana begins at Stacja Paliw Bar GOZANA on ulica Mazowiecka in Maków Mazowiecki, Masovian region, Poland. This is an autumn road duathlon, featuring running, cycling, and running segments. The standard distance covers 5 km running, 22 km cycling, and a final 2.5 km run, totaling 27.5 km. The event takes place yearly, marking the start of the autumn portion of the Polish road duathlon season. The route follows city streets, with straightaways allowing for high speeds and turns requiring braking, acceleration, and adjustments to pace. Drafting is permitted during the cycling leg, enabling group formations and strategic cycling. All bicycle types are allowed, broadening the participant field compared to traditional triathlon events. Organizers describe it as a competition for robust athletes, with the format emphasizing this: the cycling segment is positioned between two runs, offering minimal recovery time before the concluding 2.5 km run. The event commemorates Jerzy Zelman and provides age-group rankings via electronic timing.