Storm The Castle

Storm The Castle
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The inaugural Storm The Castle Duathlon is already causing a stir in the Multisport community. Set in the picturesque market town of Ludlow and the stunning surrounding countryside of Shropshire & Herefordshire, it offers a genuine challenge to athletes of all abilities. Both the run and bike course are tough with sections of rolling hills mixed in with some seriously steep sections, making it arguably the UK's toughest duathlon.
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Sun, 28 Apr 2019
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Ludlow, United Kingdom
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Where and when
Location
1 Pepper Ln, Ludlow SY8 1PX, UK
Start times
Sunday 28 Apr 2019
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Event summary
Here are the distances available for Storm The Castle
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Running
10km
Bike
33km
Running
5km
£50 - £85
Route information
Bike Course
A challenging 33km with enough undulation to rival the hardest bike courses in the UK. This course includes approximately 500m of elevation and takes you on a route from Shropshire, into Herefordshire and back into Shropshire to finish back at transition. The climbing comes in two main sections, including a 7km climb over Fiddlers Elbow and nearing the end of the ride, you climb through Mortimer Forest before a fast, short descent off Whitcliffe common.
Run Course
The run is approximately a 5km loop. It is a tough and hilly run including sections of road and off road terrain.
RUN 1
The first kilometre of the run is flat and gets you into your stride. Then it changes!! As you enter Whitcliffe Common you encounter the ‘Lactic Ladder’, a near vertical set of steps that will test the strongest of runners. Continuing around the common, you run across a viewing area giving the most incredible views of Ludlow, before descending off the Common, along The Breadwalk and back into Ludlow. The next stage of the run takes you up to the Castle, where you will run around the castle walls before starting lap 2.
RUN 2
The second run slightly differs to Run1. After crossing DInham Bridge for the first time, you turn left into the Whitcliffe area and head up the Lactic Ladder – omitting the flat 2km out-and-back-section along Halton Lane. You then complete the circuit of Whitcliffe Common (as per Run 1), but head immediately back up the Lactic Ladder for a final time. After completing this circuit, you then turn right to re-cross Dinham Bridge, and circumnavigate the castle, before turning into the Castle to finish. When finishing the race you will have the pleasure of running into the Castle, via the crowd of spectators with the most stunning backdrop possible.
What's included
Prize categories for age group winners
Post-Race Massage
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How to get there
1 Pepper Ln, Ludlow SY8 1PX, UK
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The race is based in Ludlow, Shropshire. The base for the race will be at Ludlow Rugby Club, The Linney, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 1EE. Registration, parking and transition will all take place here.
Parking:
Parking is available at the race HQ. Full day parking will cost £5 on entry. All of the proceeds from parking will go to Ludlow Rugby Club, who allow us to use their excellent facilities and whose members give up their time to help this event take place. There are also three main car parks in the centre of Ludlow – at Upper Galdeford (Co-op Supermarket), Lower Galdeford (Smithfield), and Castle Street. They operate on a pay-and-display basis.
By Road:
Ludlow is situated on the A49 trunk road which runs from Warrington, through Shrewsbury and Hereford to Ross-on-Wye. From Birmingham, head west on the A456 through Kidderminster. From the M5 leave at junction 3 and continue on the A456 through Kidderminster.
By Rail:
Visit the Arriva Trains Wales website or to plan your journey to Ludlow from anywhere in the UK visit the Journey Planner section on the National Rail website.
Event day logistics
Race HQ, start and transition is at Ludlow Rugby Club, The Linney, Ludlow, Shropshire SY8 1EE.
The race finishes at Ludlow Castle.
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Spectator Info
Spectators are welcome at this race
FAQs
Who is Storm the Castle suitable for?
This race is suitable for everyone, from novices right through to elites. A good level of running and cycling fitness is required.
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What's the minimum age requirement?
Competitors must be 16 yrs+ at the time of competing.
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