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Victorian Duathlon Series Race 2 Kicks Off Today at Altona Beach
Victorian Duathlon Series 2026 Race 2 and WSTC Duathlon Series Race 1 take place today at Altona Beach.
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The Victorian Duathlon Series 2026 Race 2 and WSTC Duathlon Series Race 1 are both scheduled for Sunday, July 19, 2026, at Altona Beach. Runners and cyclists will tackle the combined events that mark a key point in the local multisport calendar.
Previous Races Set Stage for Today's Double Header
The WSTC Triathlon Series 2025/2026 previously held Race 5 on March 15 and Race 6 on April 19, 2026, at Altona Beach. Those earlier races featured swim, bike and run segments, providing direct preparation for athletes now competing in the duathlon format that replaces the swim with an additional run section.
Local Weekly Sessions Support Ongoing Training
Altona Beach parkrun offers a free weekly 5km timed run every Saturday at 8:00am at Apex Park on the corner of Wilga Ave and Queen St. Participants must pre-register for a barcode to record their times. The Altona Run Club, known locally as Hopheads, runs a 3 to 3.5km beach jog every Wednesday at 6:15pm that finishes at Hopheads with a free drink and welcomes all ability levels.
Upcoming Event Extends the Running Calendar
The Hobsons Bay Half Marathon and 10K remains listed as an upcoming running event near Logan Reserve in Altona. These fixtures together show how Altona Beach and nearby reserves host repeated opportunities for runners throughout the season.
Athletes finishing today's duathlons can continue building fitness through the established Saturday parkrun and Wednesday club sessions. Pre-registration for the parkrun barcode and checking start times at Apex Park provide straightforward next steps for anyone seeking regular local activity.