JD Duathlon Series 3

Ruapuna Raceway provides a straightforward, controlled course: no complex navigation, just an evening race focused on a run-bike-run structure. The JD Duathlon Series 3 is the third event in the Tuffnell Drainage JD Duathlon Series 2026. It follows the Canterbury Secondary Schools Duathlon, suggesting a busy club-night atmosphere rather than a formal event. The notable feature is that it is a "Super Sprint draft legal race," altering the bike leg's dynamic if you typically ride solo. Categories include Open, Teams, Novice, Junior, Youth, and Kids 5-9 years, catering to participants from beginners to elite athletes, with "various race options" managed professionally and safely. TT bikes are permitted, but aero bars are prohibited, requiring participants to use a setup manageable within a group.