Hever Castle Triathlon, Multisport, Swim and Run and Sport Festival
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Formed in 2009, the Castle Triathlon Series has swiftly established itself as the UK’s largest triathlon series.
From Lough Cutra to Chantilly and Castles Howard, Cholmondeley and Hever, we’re immensely proud of the iconic backdrops to each Castle Triathlon Series race and the friendly festival atmosphere produced at every event.
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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
Sprint Plus Triathlon - Henry VIII
Swim 0.8km, Bike 40km, Run 8km
Sprint Triathlon
Swim 0.75km, Bike 20km, Run 5km
Duathlon Sprint
Run 4.2km, Bike 20km, Run 2.5km
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Frequently asked questions
When will I be sent my start time for the Hever Castle Triathlon and Sport Festival?
Participants will be emailed their start time approximately 2 weeks ahead of the event.… read moreIs it an open water swim at the Hever Castle Triathlon and Sport Festival?
Yes, the swim will take part in the lake.… read moreIs the water quality at the Hever Castle Triathlon and Sport Festival good?
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Route description
Route description
Please see here for route maps: https://www.castletriathlonseries.co.uk/the-series/hever-castle/#Coursemaps
THE TRIATHLON COURSE
Swim
An open-water swim in the spectacular 38 acre Hever Castle Lake and River Eden
Bike
An undulating cycle that takes athletes around a circuit through the High Weald of Kent, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and up to the stunning Ashdown forest for the longer distance races.
Run
The largely off-road run circumnavigates the estate as well as taking runners through land owned by the Bellhurst Nature Conservation Trust (the majority of this section is not on public rights of way), then returning to the award-winning castle grounds before athletes make the dash to the tree-lined finishing chute beside the lake.
THE HALF IRONMAN GAUNTLET
Hever Castle witnesses hundreds of hardy triathletes taking on the exciting Gauntlet, a middle-distance race that pushed competitors to their limit via a 1.9km swim, 90km bike ride and 21km run.
If the promise of a cycle up the Burren’s Corkscrew Hill in Ireland, a swim in the iconic Chateau Grand Canal or a half marathon though the historic grounds of Castle Howard whets your appetite, see below for a detailed course description of each of our five Gauntlet races.
MULTISPORT DISTANCES (AQUATHLON, DUATHLON, AQUABIKE)
If the thought of completing all three disciplines at once is holding you back from signing up to one of triathlon events, then the multisport distances could be perfect for you! Perhaps an injury is preventing you from running, you can’t get your hands on a bike for this summer or the idea of swimming in the lake is just too much. Castle Triathlon Series have created the multisport events to allow the competitors to compete in two disciplines of your choice within the triathlons. The same stunning courses tailored to suit you!
**JUNIOR TRIATHLON
**Our junior event witnesses a 300m lake swim before a challenging but hugely fun off-road 8km cycle around the Castle grounds.
The junior race concludes with a 4km trail run around the castle grounds.
CHILDREN (11-12yrs) TRIATHLON
For the tweens out there, the Castle Triathlon Series offers a 200m open-water swim in a calm castle lake, a 4km off-road bike in the castle grounds before a 2km trail run finale.
CHILDREN (8-10yrs) TRIATHLON
The shortest event in our celebrated children’s races begins with a 100m open-water swim before a 4km bike on traffic-free trails around the Castle grounds.
The race climaxes with a 1.3km run, again on a safe off-road course. One parent is allowed in transition with their children to offer some assistance.
Schedule:
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.
The spectator experience at the Castle Series has become almost as famous as the spectacular backdrops and classic courses, and has made passing time before your loved ones finish the race a thing of the past.
Spectators are actively encouraged to come down to the event! The looped nature of the course makes it very spectator friendly.
There will be a variety of entertainment on offer, with a festival theme throughout, such as inflatables, climbing wall, yoga and retail outlets.
Please follow this link for more information on spectators https://www.castletriathlonseries.co.uk/take-part/spectators/
Hever Castle, Hever, Edenbridge TN8 7NG, UK
Get directionsAddress: Hever Castle, Hever, Edenbridge TN8 7NG, UK
Directions to Hever Castle -
Please check your journey time and allow plenty of time to access the car parks. All car parks are in adjoining fields to the event. Please follow the below instructions to avoid delays
- On approaching to the venue, be sure to follow the yellow triathlon car park signs. DO NOT FOLLOW YOUR SAT NAV.
- Please follow directions from marshals.
- Many of you will be arriving while competitors are out on the cycle course, please drive with caution.
- It is roughly 10 – 15 minutes walk to the event village.
Hever Castle is situated three miles South East of Edenbridge off the B2026 between Sevenoaks and East Grinstead in the village of Hever. Situated 30 miles from London in West Kent, exit the M25 at junctions 5 or 6 and follow the Brown tourist signs. Also well signed from the Hildenborough exit of the A21.
Sprint Plus Triathlon - Henry VIII
Sprint Triathlon
Duathlon Sprint
Aquabike Sprint
Aquathlon Sprint
Super Sprint Triathlon - The Anne Boleyn
Starter Triathlon - The Castle
Junior Triathlon (9-10 yrs old)
5k Swim
2.5k Swim
1 Mile Swim
Half Iron Triathlon - The Gauntlet
Olympic Triathlon - The Hever
Duathlon Standard
Aquabike Standard
Aquathlon Standard
Marathon Run
Half Marathon Run
10k Run
Junior Triathlon (15-16 yrs old)
Junior Triathlon (13-14 yrs old)
Junior Triathlon (11-12 yrs old)
Interested in volunteering at this event?
Organisers are always looking for an extra pair of hands and there are plenty of roles to fill!
Complete this short form and the organiser will be in touch.
By submitting, you’re accepting that we’ll pass your details onto the event organiser. We won’t pass your details onto anyone else.
Route description
Route description
Please see here for route maps: https://www.castletriathlonseries.co.uk/the-series/hever-castle/#Coursemaps
THE TRIATHLON COURSE
Swim
An open-water swim in the spectacular 38 acre Hever Castle Lake and River Eden
Bike
An undulating cycle that takes athletes around a circuit through the High Weald of Kent, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and up to the stunning Ashdown forest for the longer distance races.
Run
The largely off-road run circumnavigates the estate as well as taking runners through land owned by the Bellhurst Nature Conservation Trust (the majority of this section is not on public rights of way), then returning to the award-winning castle grounds before athletes make the dash to the tree-lined finishing chute beside the lake.
THE HALF IRONMAN GAUNTLET
Hever Castle witnesses hundreds of hardy triathletes taking on the exciting Gauntlet, a middle-distance race that pushed competitors to their limit via a 1.9km swim, 90km bike ride and 21km run.
If the promise of a cycle up the Burren’s Corkscrew Hill in Ireland, a swim in the iconic Chateau Grand Canal or a half marathon though the historic grounds of Castle Howard whets your appetite, see below for a detailed course description of each of our five Gauntlet races.
MULTISPORT DISTANCES (AQUATHLON, DUATHLON, AQUABIKE)
If the thought of completing all three disciplines at once is holding you back from signing up to one of triathlon events, then the multisport distances could be perfect for you! Perhaps an injury is preventing you from running, you can’t get your hands on a bike for this summer or the idea of swimming in the lake is just too much. Castle Triathlon Series have created the multisport events to allow the competitors to compete in two disciplines of your choice within the triathlons. The same stunning courses tailored to suit you!
**JUNIOR TRIATHLON
**Our junior event witnesses a 300m lake swim before a challenging but hugely fun off-road 8km cycle around the Castle grounds.
The junior race concludes with a 4km trail run around the castle grounds.
CHILDREN (11-12yrs) TRIATHLON
For the tweens out there, the Castle Triathlon Series offers a 200m open-water swim in a calm castle lake, a 4km off-road bike in the castle grounds before a 2km trail run finale.
CHILDREN (8-10yrs) TRIATHLON
The shortest event in our celebrated children’s races begins with a 100m open-water swim before a 4km bike on traffic-free trails around the Castle grounds.
The race climaxes with a 1.3km run, again on a safe off-road course. One parent is allowed in transition with their children to offer some assistance.
Schedule:
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.
The spectator experience at the Castle Series has become almost as famous as the spectacular backdrops and classic courses, and has made passing time before your loved ones finish the race a thing of the past.
Spectators are actively encouraged to come down to the event! The looped nature of the course makes it very spectator friendly.
There will be a variety of entertainment on offer, with a festival theme throughout, such as inflatables, climbing wall, yoga and retail outlets.
Please follow this link for more information on spectators https://www.castletriathlonseries.co.uk/take-part/spectators/
Hever Castle, Hever, Edenbridge TN8 7NG, UK
Get directionsAddress: Hever Castle, Hever, Edenbridge TN8 7NG, UK
Directions to Hever Castle -
Please check your journey time and allow plenty of time to access the car parks. All car parks are in adjoining fields to the event. Please follow the below instructions to avoid delays
- On approaching to the venue, be sure to follow the yellow triathlon car park signs. DO NOT FOLLOW YOUR SAT NAV.
- Please follow directions from marshals.
- Many of you will be arriving while competitors are out on the cycle course, please drive with caution.
- It is roughly 10 – 15 minutes walk to the event village.
Hever Castle is situated three miles South East of Edenbridge off the B2026 between Sevenoaks and East Grinstead in the village of Hever. Situated 30 miles from London in West Kent, exit the M25 at junctions 5 or 6 and follow the Brown tourist signs. Also well signed from the Hildenborough exit of the A21.
Sprint Plus Triathlon - Henry VIII
Sprint Triathlon
Duathlon Sprint
Aquabike Sprint
Aquathlon Sprint
Super Sprint Triathlon - The Anne Boleyn
Starter Triathlon - The Castle
Junior Triathlon (9-10 yrs old)
5k Swim
2.5k Swim
1 Mile Swim
Half Iron Triathlon - The Gauntlet
Olympic Triathlon - The Hever
Duathlon Standard
Aquabike Standard
Aquathlon Standard
Marathon Run
Half Marathon Run
10k Run
Junior Triathlon (15-16 yrs old)
Junior Triathlon (13-14 yrs old)
Junior Triathlon (11-12 yrs old)
Interested in volunteering at this event?
Organisers are always looking for an extra pair of hands and there are plenty of roles to fill!
Complete this short form and the organiser will be in touch.
By submitting, you’re accepting that we’ll pass your details onto the event organiser. We won’t pass your details onto anyone else.