JD Duathlon Series: Race 3 - Ruapuna 2026

Ruapuna Raceway defines this event: an evening super sprint duathlon on a motor racing circuit, not a park path or public-road loop. JD Duathlon Series: Race 3 - Ruapuna follows the Canterbury Secondary Schools Duathlon, setting a practical, race-focused tone for open athletes, teams, novices, juniors, youth, para athletes, and children sharing the same venue. Expect multiple laps on the Ruapuna circuit, a flat closed-road race environment, and a bike leg run in a draft-legal race format. This suits competitive athletes, while the shorter, faster format also serves as an accessible entry point for younger competitors, first-time duathletes, and those new to multisport racing. The unique aspect is racing run-bike-run where cars normally lap, with categories structured so children and developing athletes are not overwhelmed.