"There is a multisport boat division too to keep budding Mountain To Sea participants keen and sharp over winter, and it's a good chance for some of the newer kids to race against Wanganui paddlers fresh back from the Junior and Under 23 World Champs."
Registrations can be made at Sport Wanganui or at the venue on the day before 2pm, at a $15 fee for the waged or $10 for the unwaged.
The John Taylor Memorial Duathlon has been run annually by the Whanganui club to honour the late cyclist and triathlete, who died prematurely in the mid-90s.
The club said the switch in location to the Bason Reserve was designed to encourage newcomers to the sport, with the option of three different length duathlons.
"Each run will be held within the picturesque gardens.
"There will be courses to suit varying ages and abilities including a short course that will be held entirely within the Bason and off the road, being ideal for the kids or the beginner athletes."
Entry is $2 for children 12 and under, and $10 for adults or teams.
The Whanganui club has recently experienced growth in membership, with the banner being waved by five athletes named in New Zealand's Pathway to Podium programme - kayakers Aiden Nossiter, Toby Brooke, Max Brown and Erica Tanner, and triathlete James Wright.
Scott and fellow coach Gareth Wright have also been included in the national talent development programme.
For more information go to the club's website www.wmtc.co.nz.
