'The most fun you’ll ever have on a Saturday morning'
The ‘Merrell Off-Road Series’ presented by Human Race, is a thrilling new series of four ‘off-road’ duathlon and trail running races due to be held in four unique locations across the South East, with each presenting it’s own spectacular challenge.
The series kicks off in November with IceMan taking place in Frimley, Surrey. In December, it’s off to Camberley for MudMan, followed by Hankley Common for WildMan in January 2010. The series is then completed at Pippingford Park, East Sussex for TuffMan in February.
Each venue will host both a mountain bike duathlon and a trail run, so there is something for everyone and each event can be tackled individually or as part of a 2-3 person relay team. The terrain at all locations is very hilly, muddy and extremely challenging, but you’re guaranteed a great morning out and an amazing sense of achievement once you cross the finish line.Following the success of the individual events last winter, organisers Human Race have pulled this exciting four-race series together and joined forces with Merrell as title sponsor for the third year running. Athletes who enter all four races will receive a fantastic Merrell jacket from the Autumn/Winter 2009 range and there are goodie bags for all competitors in each race. Merrell footwear is also up for grabs for the overall and age-group winners of each individual race.
The events attract a wide range of athletes; from runners looking for something different, to triathletes, weekend warriors and mountain bike experts, all in search of a tough winter challenge. Mountain bikes and trail running shoes are essential, as is the desire to get dirty and have a whole lot of fun!
Jonathon Pennington, Marketing Manager Merrell UK commented “Merrell is very excited to again be title sponsor of the Off-Road Series and encourages an outdoor way of life. The Series perfectly encompasses the Merrell brand and reflects the motto ‘Let’s Get Outside’. Merrell wish all taking part in the Off-Road Series the best of luck, weekend warriors and full-time athletes alike.”
Human Race series organiser John Lunt, concluded “These events are seriously tough and not for the faint-hearted. They are however, great fun and present a fantastic challenge for everyone from beginner to elite athletes. Described as ‘evil’ by some competitors last year, they are hilly, muddy and super tough… yet quite possibly the most fun you’re ever likely to have on a Saturday morning!”
For more information and to enter online go to www.humanrace.co.uk Entry costs £20 for the run, £43 for the duathlon and £53 for the relay duathlon. If you enter all four events at the same time, you receive a fantastic Merrell jacket from the Autumn/Winter 2009 range. One click entry into all four races is available through the first race in the series, the IceMan.
IceMan – Conquer the cold
Saturday 21st November. Frimley, Surrey
Trail Run 12km
MudMan – Get down and dirty
Saturday 5th December. Camberley, Surrey
Saturday 23rd Jan 2010. Hankley Common, Guildford, Surrey
Duathlon 12km/20km/6km
Trail Run 6km, 10km or 16km options
Saturday 6th February 2010. Pippingford Park, nr East Grinstead, East Sussex
Duathlon 10km/16km/5km
Trail Run 10km
