Hever Castle Race
For most, the last (and most stunning) race of the season. This weekend hosts the final triathlon in The Markel Castle Series. This is our fourth year hosting the event which in 2011 was the third largest triathlon in the UK. In 2011 by popular demand we added, as with all the other races in the Series an Olympic distance race which will enable all competitors to compete against some of the very best elite triathletes in the UK over distances that will used at the Olympic Games in London 2012.
All triathletes start with an open water swim in the spectacular 38 acre Hever Castle Lake, transitioning into the cycle which will take place around a 20km circuit through the High Weald of Kent an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with one lap for the Sprint and two laps for the Olympic distance. The run circumnavigates the estate and award winning castle grounds before making the dash to the finish beside the lake.
Junior and Children's Races
Junior and Children’s races take place within the Castle grounds and swim in the same water source/lake as adults. The cycle course is technical and the run takes in the castle gardens and monuments. The races are not only exciting, but are marshalled and timed as professionally as the Sprint, Mid-Distance and Olympic races. These races are designed for the ‘real’ experience with as much fun as the adult course. Please note that the children will remain on the estate throughout the whole race and will need mountain bikes to navigate the off road course.
The Race Distances and Pricing
To compete in the Hever Castle Triathlon you can enter either as an individual, a relay team of two, or a relay team of three. The Junior and Children’s races follow the same format. Relay entries can be all male, all female or mixed.
If you would like to enter (but not compete) as a family, by entering the Sprint or Olympic distance for two adults and any three teen or children's entries you will be rewarded on price.
| Date | Race Name |
Race Distance |
Race Price |
| 29 Sep 2012 | Adult Individual Sprint - Anne Boleyn |
400m/20km/4km | £50.00 |
| Adult Relay Sprint - Anne Boleyn Relay |
400m/20km/4km | £95.00 | |
| Junior (13-15 yrs) - Elizabeth 1st (13-15yrs) |
300m/8km/4km | £35.00 | |
| Children (11-12 yrs) - Elizabeth 1st (11-12yrs) |
200m/4km/2km |
£30.00 | |
| Children (8-10 yrs) - Elizabeth 1st (8-10yrs) |
100m/4km/1.3km | £25.00 | |
| Junior and Children's Relay |
All Distances |
£45.00 |
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| Family Entry• (2 adults, 3 children) |
All Distances |
£175.00 | |
| Family Entry• (2 adults, 2 children) |
All Distances |
£150.00 | |
| 30 Sep 2012 | Adult Individual Olympic - The Hever |
1500m/40km/10km | £70.00 |
| Adult Olympic Relay - The Hever Relay |
1500m/40km/10km | £135.00 | |
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Adult Individual Mid-Distance - Henry VIII |
800m/40km/8km | £60.00 |
| Adult Relay Mid-Distance - Henry VIII Relay |
800m/40km/8km | £120.00 |
Family Entry• - To encourage families to take part in the Hever Castle Triathlon we are offering an improved discount for whole family entry. This does not mean that the family are entering any of the races as a team.
Training
If you or your children are new to the sport or you simply want to get some advice on improving technique then we recommend that you take advantage of our training set-up. Partnered with thetrilife.com, one of the UK's leading triathlon training providers, we offer a range of training programs and training days at our stunning castle venues. For more information please click here.
Accommodation
For local accommodation click here.
Camping
Camping is available within the estate grounds of Hever Castle. If you are a camper with a tent or have a campervan or caravan take this fantastic opportunity to stay within the spectacular grounds of the Castle.
There will be toilet and showering facilities available. However, there will be no electric hook-up or human waste disposal for caravans or campervans on the site.
Access to the Castle and Grounds
This year for the first time we will be charging spectators who come to watch the event. Prices for entry will be published in the early part of 2012. The ticket will give the holder access to all areas of the grounds and wider estate. An additional supplement will need to be purchased to gain access to the Castle itself.
Start Times
Each adult race will be split into waves setting off at 10 minute intervals. The first adult wave will start at 8.00am.
Entrants will be notified of their wave time in their race pack.
The Junior and Children's races will start at 2.00pm. There will be multiple waves for each age group.
We advise that entrants arrive at least 1 hour before their wave time.
On the Day
On the day there will be an entertainments area, food and drink outlets as well as an array of retail and sampling stalls.
Course Maps
The course maps for the 2012 race are available below (or use the link on the right to download as a PDF):
Directions to Hever Castle
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.
