The Festival of Endurance at Hever Castle
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Event summary
<p>Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th July; this spectacular Festival of Endurance racing at Hever Castle, hailed as one of the friendliest sporting events on the calendar will kick off the Saturday with the new Ultra '50 Miler' run and 2 long distance cycle sportives. On Sunday, make way for the iconic Iron Distance 'The Bastion' accompanied with an array of options for those who love to go long!</p>
Your organiser
Formed in 2009, the Castle Race 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 Race Series race and the friendly festival atmosphere produced at every event.
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How to enter
Tickets available until Sat Jul 03 2021
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
Ultra Run - 50 Miler
Run 50mi
180k Cycle
Bike 180km
90k Cycle
Bike 90km
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Frequently asked questions
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. … read moreIs the water quality at the Hever Festival of Endurance good?
Water quality reports are conducted by EU Water Bathing Directive and can be found on their website.… read moreHow cold will the water at Hever Festival of Endurance be?
Usually the water temperature fluctuates between 15 - 18 degrees, but it can change based on the current weather conditions.… read moreRunning Event Types
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Route description
Route description
The historic grounds and former home to Anne Boleyn are home to an incredible celebration of athleticism. The Festival of Endurance truly has something for everyone whether they are a purist looking to perfect a long distance swim or would rather mix it up with an interdisciplinary triathlon.
A couple of highlights of this event include swimming in the Hever Castle Moat, and the stunning gardens of both Hever Castle and nearby Chiddingstone Castle. This race has been dubbed the friendliest triathlon on the racing calendar, and each year it continues to grow in popularity.
Routes
View all course maps here: https://www.castletriathlonseries.co.uk/the-series/festival-of-endurance/#Coursemaps
The Bastion: 3.8k Swim, 180k Bike, 42.2k Run
The Gauntlet: 1.9k Swim, 90k Bike, 21k Run
Middle Distance Aquabike: 1.9k Swim, 60k Bike
Long Distance Aquabike: 3.8k Swim, 120k Bike
Middle Distance Aquabike: 1.9k Swim, 10.5k Bike
Long Distance Aquathlon: 3.8k Swim, 21k Run
Half Marathon: 21.1k Run
Full Marathon: 42.2k Run
Middle Distance Duathlon: 10.5k Run, 45k Bike, 4k Run
Long Distance Duathlon: 21k Run, 90k Bike, 10.5k Run
Saturday
06:00 Run 50 Miles starts
07:00 Cycle 180k starts
08:00 Cycle 90k starts
Sunday
06:00 The Bastion starts
06:15 Swim Marathon starts
07:00 The Gauntlet starts
08:00 Aquabike Middle Distance starts
08:15 Aquabike Long Distance starts
08:30 Aquathlon Middle starts
08:45 Aquathlon Long starts
09:00 Swim 1.9k starts
09:15 Swim 3.8k starts
09:30 Duathlon Long Distance starts
09:45 Duathlon Middle Distance Starts
10:00 Run Marathon starts
10:15 Run Half Marathon starts
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.
See a full list of Castle Triathlon Partners at https://www.castletriathlonseries.co.uk/partners/
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/
1 Stable Flats, Hever Castle, Hever, Edenbridge TN8 7NG, UK
Get directionsAddress: 1 Stable Flats, Hever Castle, Hever, Edenbridge TN8 7NG, UK
On approaching to the venue, be sure to follow the yellow triathlon car park signs. Do not follow your sat-nav.
Ultra Run - 50 Miler
180k Cycle
90k Cycle
Iron Triathlon - The Bastion
Half Iron Triathlon - The Gauntlet
Long Distance Aquabike
Middle Distance Aquabike
Long Distance Aquathlon
Middle Distance Aquathlon
Long Distance Duathlon
Middle Distance Duathlon
10k Swim Marathon
Long Distance Swim
Middle Distance Swim
Marathon Run
Half Marathon Run
Route description
Route description
The historic grounds and former home to Anne Boleyn are home to an incredible celebration of athleticism. The Festival of Endurance truly has something for everyone whether they are a purist looking to perfect a long distance swim or would rather mix it up with an interdisciplinary triathlon.
A couple of highlights of this event include swimming in the Hever Castle Moat, and the stunning gardens of both Hever Castle and nearby Chiddingstone Castle. This race has been dubbed the friendliest triathlon on the racing calendar, and each year it continues to grow in popularity.
Routes
View all course maps here: https://www.castletriathlonseries.co.uk/the-series/festival-of-endurance/#Coursemaps
The Bastion: 3.8k Swim, 180k Bike, 42.2k Run
The Gauntlet: 1.9k Swim, 90k Bike, 21k Run
Middle Distance Aquabike: 1.9k Swim, 60k Bike
Long Distance Aquabike: 3.8k Swim, 120k Bike
Middle Distance Aquabike: 1.9k Swim, 10.5k Bike
Long Distance Aquathlon: 3.8k Swim, 21k Run
Half Marathon: 21.1k Run
Full Marathon: 42.2k Run
Middle Distance Duathlon: 10.5k Run, 45k Bike, 4k Run
Long Distance Duathlon: 21k Run, 90k Bike, 10.5k Run
Saturday
06:00 Run 50 Miles starts
07:00 Cycle 180k starts
08:00 Cycle 90k starts
Sunday
06:00 The Bastion starts
06:15 Swim Marathon starts
07:00 The Gauntlet starts
08:00 Aquabike Middle Distance starts
08:15 Aquabike Long Distance starts
08:30 Aquathlon Middle starts
08:45 Aquathlon Long starts
09:00 Swim 1.9k starts
09:15 Swim 3.8k starts
09:30 Duathlon Long Distance starts
09:45 Duathlon Middle Distance Starts
10:00 Run Marathon starts
10:15 Run Half Marathon starts
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.
See a full list of Castle Triathlon Partners at https://www.castletriathlonseries.co.uk/partners/
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/
1 Stable Flats, Hever Castle, Hever, Edenbridge TN8 7NG, UK
Get directionsAddress: 1 Stable Flats, Hever Castle, Hever, Edenbridge TN8 7NG, UK
On approaching to the venue, be sure to follow the yellow triathlon car park signs. Do not follow your sat-nav.