At the Festival of Endurance, Hever Castle only in July

The famous full Iron distance will return to Hever Castle this July.

At all venues

At all venues

Our proven Castle Triathlon Series Olympic races mirror the distance with a 1.5km lake swim, followed by a 40km bike through the stunning local countryside surrounding the castles (4/5 are in designated Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

At all venues

At all venues

Exactly half the standard or olympic, the Sprint is one of the most popular race distances. A perfect opportunity to put your speed to the test but also great for people stepping up from the Super Sprint.

At all venues

Tipping our hat to the under stable fears people have with swimming in open water this race distance provides a stepping stone to the  Sprint and Sprint Plus and is one of the most popular distances at all events.

At all venues

This new triathlon race format, due to be part to the 2021 Olympics is rare in the European triathlon market with little opportunity for triathletes to enjoy the exciting and fast moving pace. However, since Mixed Team relays joined the Castle Triathlon Series in 2017 it has gathered momentum and now welcomes a yearly pilgrimage of club championships!

Our Youth event begins with a 500m lake swim before a challenging and exciting 8km cycle and concluding with a 2.4km trail run around the castle grounds.

IMPORTANT! Cycle terrain varies depending on Venue. Please check the specific Venue page/Junior section to ensure you bring the correct bike! *Cycle and Run distances may vary depending on each venue, Check the Venue page, then section called “Distances, Timings and Pricing’ for venue specific distance details.

Our Junior TS3 event begins with a 400m lake swim before a challenging but hugely fun 6km cycle and concluding with a 2.4km trail run around the castle grounds.

IMPORTANT! Cycle terrain varies depending on Venue. Please check the specific Venue page/Junior section to ensure you bring the correct bike! *Cycle and Run distances may vary depending on each venue, Check the Venue page, then section called “Distances, Timings and Pricing’ for venue specific distance details.

Our Junior TS2 event offers a 300m open-water swim in a calm castle lake, a 4km bike before a 1.6km trail run finale.

IMPORTANT! Cycle terrain varies depending on Venue. Please check the specific Venue page/Junior section to ensure you bring the correct bike! *Cycle and Run distances may vary depending on each venue, Check the Venue page, then section called “Distances, Timings and Pricing’ for venue specific distance details.

Our Junior TS1 event offers a 200m open-water swim in a calm castle lake, a 4km bike followed by a lovely 1.3km train run. One parent is allowed in transition with their children to offer some assistance.

IMPORTANT! Cycle terrain varies depending on Venue. Please check the specific Venue page/Junior section to ensure you bring the correct bike! *Cycle and Run distances may vary depending on each venue, Check the Venue page, then section called “Distances, Timings and Pricing’ for venue specific distance details.

Only in Ireland and France

The shortest event in our celebrated children’s races takes place within the safety of the Castle grounds, beginning with the exciting 100m open-water latke swim, followed by a 1km trail bike ride, and finishing off in a 600m dash to the finish line. One parent is allowed in transition with their children to offer some assistance.

IMPORTANT! Cycle terrain varies depending on Venue. Please check the specific Venue page/Junior section to ensure you bring the correct bike! *Cycle and Run distances may vary depending on the Irish and French venue, Check the Venue page, then section called “Distances, Timings and Pricing’ for venue specific distance details.

• Duathlon Standard – 10km run / 40km bike / 5km run
• Duathlon Sprint – 5km run / 20km bike / 2.5km run

Duathlon is the fastest growing multisport discipline in the UK and we are hosting the ITU Qualifier for the Standard Distance World Championships 2022 at Hever Castle in September.  For those of you, new to the sport who want a challenge but don’t fancy taking the plunge into one of our Castle lakes, one of these memorable duathlon races is for you. Begin your race with one of our famous run courses, followed by a Sprint or Standard distance cycle leg in stunning countryside, and finish with another shorter run in the Castle grounds to bring you across The Castle Series finish line.

Distances at Hever Castle Festival of Endurance in July

• Duathlon Long – 21.5km run / 90km bike / 10.5km run
• Duathlon Middle – 10.5km run / 45km bike / 4km run 

• Aquabike Standard – 1500m swim / 40km bike
• Aquabike Sprint – 750m swim / 20km bike
  

For those of you wishing to test yourselves against some of the best, we are hosting the Irish National Standard Distance Aquabike Championship in 2021 at Lough Cutra Castle.

If swimming and cycling are your strongest disciplines but you can’t or won’t run, then our aquabike distances are for you. Whether you’re taking on a Sprint or Standard distance Aquabike at any of our weekend festivals, you’ll begin your swim in the unique setting of a castle lake, before cycling through some of the UK, France and Ireland’s most stunning rural landscapes.

Distances at Hever Castle Festival of Endurance in July

• Aquathlon Standard – 1500m swim / 10km run
• Aquathlon Sprint – 750m swim / 5km run

Swim / run races are gaining hugely in popular support and our race variants, based on existing courses, will offer a serious test of your race fitness.  Following a 750m or 1500m swim in one of our stunning castle lakes, head straight onto a 5km or 10km run through castle estates and beautiful woodland, celebrating your swim-run achievements as you cross The Castle Series finish line and join your fellow athletes at our multisport festival.

Distances at Hever Castle Festival of Endurance in July

• Marathon
• Half Marathon
• 10K Run

Through beautiful countryside and castle grounds, past the castle (at some events two), lake and quaint villages with spectators and locals cheering you on all the way, these  marathon, half marathon or 10K  stunning on and off road courses take place at  the most iconic venues in the UK, Ireland and France.

Distances at Hever Castle Festival of Endurance in July

• 5k swim
• 2.5k swim
• 1mile swim

The swim only event provides the choice of three different distances: taking place at all five venues. The swims, described  as the ‘best open water swims ever completed’ boasts unique and stunning swim routes in all the castle lakes.

Distances at Hever Castle Festival of Endurance in July

• 10K Marathon swim
• 3.8k swim
• 1.9k swim

• 180 Cycle Sportive
• 90k Cycle Sportive

The inaugural Festival of Endurance cycle sportive is a wonderful amalgam of a number of recognised local cycling route classics.  The circuits scales a massive ascent.of 2,428m and 1,187m, respectively.  Wearing your Geo Tracks GPS tracking device,  your friends and family can follow your progress online as well as joining you at pre-planned stopping points on the course.  You will pass well stocked feed stations, have a signed route to follow and pass through some of the most stunning scenery in the South East.  The circuit, whilst taking in some of the existing triathlon routing, sees you climbing up and over the Ashdown Forest at its western end on your way south before descending into and crossing over the River Ouse.

The 180k takes a foray into the South Downs National Park, via the world famous opera house at Glyndebourne, sees you all the way to the South Coast at Eastbourne.  The hills are not over there as your return north passes through the High Weald and as far East as the historic town of Battle. The  return to Hever Castle for both circuits takes you via the eastern end of the forest and some of the most quintessentially English villages that you could hope to find.  An absolute corker of a route fit for champions but with cut-off times to suit those that just fancy a great day out in the countryside!