Limelight Sports has been awarded the contract to host the London Duathlon in Richmond Park until 2018.
The London Duathlon is the world’s largest event of its kind, offering athletes of all abilities the chance to race through the stunning surroundings of Richmond Park while on closed roads.
Richmond Park has played host to number of internally renowned sporting events including the London 2012 Olympic Road Race. Next year’s London Duathlon promises to deliver competitors a unique experience in London’s largest Royal Park.
Diccon Loy, Commercial Director at Limelight Sport, revealed there will also be new and exciting features added to the event for 2016 and commented “we are very excited about the future of the event and where we are planning to take it into the future”.
The 2016 race is scheduled to take place on Sunday 18 September. To find out more about the event, please visit www.londonduathlon.com
For further information about London Duathlon please visit: www.londonduathlon.com
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For press enquiries or image requests, please contact Ania Szewczyk at Limelight Sports: ania.szewczyk@limelightsports.com or 0207 299 4165
Notes to Editors
About Limelight Sports
Limelight Sports, global leading participation sport engagement agency, has offices in London, UK; Melbourne, Australia and Dubai, UAE. Capitalising on the ever-increasing popularity of mass participation sporting events, the agency has created and delivered some of the most high profile, and most talked about sports participation experiences including the Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Mile, Sky Ride and J.P.Morgan Corporate Challenge London and Sydney. It also works with major global brands such as Nike, J.P.Morgan, Wiggle and Virgin Australia. Limelight Sports organises Swimathon, the world’s biggest fundraising swimming challenge, and works with the Royal Parks Foundation to stage a unique half marathon in London.
Additionally, the agency owns properties such as Race the World, the first fully supported round the world cycling race for amateurs and Royal Bank of Canada V Series, corporate cycling event.
Find out more at www.limelightsports.com
The Royal Parks
Every year there are an estimated 77 million visits to London’s eight Royal Parks. The 5,000 acres of historic parkland provide unparalleled opportunities for enjoyment, exploration and healthy living in the heart of London. The Royal Parks are: Bushy Park, The Green Park, Greenwich Park, Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, The Regent’s Park and Primrose Hill, Richmond Park and St James’s Park. The Royal Parks also manages Victoria Tower Gardens, Brompton Cemetery, Grosvenor Square Gardens and the gardens of 10, 11 and 12 Downing Street.
For further information please visit: www.royalparks.org.uk. For media enquiries contact: 0300 061 2128 or press@royalparks.gsi.gov.uk.
