Cholmondeley Castle Triathlon, Multisport, Swim and Run

Name: Cholmondeley Castle Triathlon, Multisport, Swim and Run
Start: 2021-06-19
End: 2021-06-19
Location: Cholmondeley Estate Yd, Malpas SY14 8EZ, UK
Rating: 1.0

Sat, Jun 19, 2021

Cholmondeley Estate Yd, Malpas

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Cholmondeley Castle Triathlon, Multisport, Swim and Run

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Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th June; this spectacular event of weekend racing at Cholmondeley Castle, the first to kick the Series, sets the bar for 2021 sporting fun. With a variety of adult and junior distances on offer, everyone can get involved. Come for the epic routes, festival-like atmosphere, and all-around family fun.

Sprint Plus Triathlon - The Marquess, Sprint Triathlon, Aquabike Sprint, and 22 more

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Sat, Jun 19, 2021 - Sun, Jun 20, 2021

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Malpas, United Kingdom

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Location

Cholmondeley Estate Yd, Malpas SY14 8EZ, UK

Start times

Saturday, Jun 19, 2021

Sprint Plus Triathlon - The Marquess: TBCSprint Triathlon: TBCAquabike Sprint: TBCAquathlon Sprint: TBCDuathlon Sprint: TBCSuper Sprint Triathlon - The Gothic: TBCStarter Triathlon - The Castle: TBC5k Swim: TBC2.5k Swim: TBC1 Mile Swim: TBCJunior Triathlon (15-16 yrs old): TBCJunior Triathlon (13-14 yrs old): TBCJunior Triathlon (11-12 yrs old): TBCFamily Mixed Relay Triathlon: TBCAdult Mixed Relay Triathlon: TBC

Sunday, Jun 20, 2021

Half Iron Triathlon - The Gauntlet: TBCOlympic Triathlon - The Cholmondeley: TBCAquabike Standard: TBCAquathlon Standard: TBCDuathlon Standard: TBCMarathon Run: TBCHalf Marathon Run: TBC10k Run: TBCJunior Triathlon (11-12 yrs old): TBCJunior Triathlon (9-10 yrs old): TBC

Event summary

Here are the distances available for Cholmondeley Castle Triathlon, Multisport, Swim and Run

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Sprint Plus Triathlon - The Marquess

0.8km

44km

8km

free

Sprint Triathlon

0.75km

22km

5km

free

Aquabike Sprint

0.75km

22km

free

Aquathlon Sprint

0.75km

5km

free

Route information

Every race at the 200-year-old Cholmondeley Castle start by launching into an open-water swim in Deer Park Mere Lake.

The bike route takes athletes around Bickerton Hill, the southern most tip of the Peckforton Hills. The stunning run courses passes through the estate grounds, which date back to the 12th Century.

Athletes will finish their Cholmondeley race experience by sprinting down the main lawn to the finish line with Cholmondeley Castle as a fitting backdrop.

Please see the following link for a full list of route maps:

https://www.castletriathlonseries.co.uk/the-series/cholmondeley-castle/#Coursemaps

What's included

Chip timed
Prizes
All competitors in all races will receive a medal on completion of their race
Banquet of well-earned treats
Live bands
Food stalls
A retail area
Camping at the castle making the weekend a festival of sporting achievements
Licensed race
Trophies
Prize money
Marshal's
Baggage Drop
Race photography
Event Village

How to get there

Cholmondeley Estate Yd, Malpas SY14 8EZ, UK

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Address: Cholmondeley Castle Gardens, Cheshire, Malpas SY14 8AH

By Car

The entrance to the gardens is off the A49 at the Cholmondeley Arms Pub crossroads postcode SY14 8HN.

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Event day logistics

Please see the event website for more information.

The previous years start timings for the various Sprint events took place between 07:30 and 14:30. The Starter Tri, Children and Swim only events started between 15:00 and 17:00.

If Covid restrictions dictate, they shall follow a similar format at this Venue. If social distancing is not required, all adults events will take place in the morning and Children and Mixed Team Relay events after 14:00.

Entrants will be notified of their start time via email 2 weeks prior to the event. It is advised that entrants arrive at least 1 – 1.5 hours before their given wave time. Relays go off in the final wave of their distance.

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FAQs

Can I hire a bike rather than trek mine to the Cholmondeley Castle Triathlon?

Absolutely, if you hire a bike with British Bike Hire, the bike will be at the event site waiting for you. Visit www.britishbikehire.co.uk/events for more information.

Is it an open water swim at the Cholmondeley Castle Triathlon?

Yes, as with all Castle Triathlon swims, the swim will take part in Deer Park Mere Lake.

When will I be sent my start time for the Cholmondeley Castle Triathlon?

You will be emailed your start time approximately 2 weeks ahead of the event.

Do I need a British Triathlon Licence to race?

All Triathlon and multi-discipline participants must produce their governing body license (BTF, TI, FFTTRI) on race-day to avoid paying for a Day Licence. Day licence's must be purchased online prior to event day. See organiser's website for details. This does not apply to single discipline events; swim only, cycle only, or run only.

Do I need a wetsuit?

For swim length up to 1500m wetsuits will be optional on race day if the temp remains between 14 and 22 degrees centigrade. Events over 1500m swim length will have wetsuits as optional between 15 and 23 degrees centigrade. Wetsuits hire is available from Yonda Sports https://yondasports.com/

Is the water quality at the Cholmondeley Castle Triathlon good?

Water quality reports are conducted by EU Water Bathing Directive and can be found on their website.