Belvoir Castle | Sprint Plus Triathlon

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Anyone of any gender, age or ability is welcome and safe to take part in a race. First-timers and old-timers, the next generation and the elites, clubs and corporates, schools and seniors are welcome. The more the merrier.

Clubs

Discounts and club event areas.

All sports clubs are welcome to take part in the events and group discounts are available, tailored waves for club championships, trading places scheme, as well as allocating you a place to pitch gazebos for a meeting spot in the event village.

Corporates

Creating healthy teams.

There are opportunities for companies to experience the events together – a great way to build team morale and friendly competition. This can include group booking discounts, pre- and post-race refreshment from your own hospitality marquee, your own company wave, custom kit and more.

Accessible racing

Racing for all.

This event has an ethos of accessibility and inclusivity and wants to be able to offer a race for everyone. Many inspirational paratriathletes have taken part in one of the Castle Triathlon Series races over the years including Paralympian Matthew Emmerson, the Band of Brothers and Band of Sisters – injured and wounded service men and women.

First timers

Compete or complete.

There are starter distances across all disciplines and a very supportive community of athletes and marshals to help you feel confident and comfortable completing your first race.

Juniors

The next generation.

From jumping in a lake, cycling through the woods to running around a castle, there are unforgettable, accessible races for 9–16 year olds at amazing locations.

Elites

Races for champions.

Rising stars and athletes have raced in the Castle Race Series from the very beginning. Many of these triathlon events host qualifying and national championships races in partnership with the BTF, TI and FF Tri, and the obstacle race is now a OCR World Championship Qualifier.

Female focussed

Closing the gap.

Over the last few years female participation has been increased to 38% by adding a greater variety of distances, female-only waves, launching the virtual series and making strategic partnerships.

Armed Forces

Race savings.

Discounts are offered on races to those who are serving or have served in the armed forces.

Bike hire

Choose between a road, hybrid or carbon road bike. If you don't have a bike or prefer not to have the hassle of transporting yours, bike hire is the perfect option.

Photography

Photographers are on-site to capture you in action!

Medals and prizes

Podium presentations take place for all races. All participants receive a medal which can be personalised with your name and finish time.

Training advice

Tri Training Harder help athletes prepare for this event through different coaching packages which include race specific training plans, pre-event training sessions and a virtual training club.

Merchandise

Race kit: Train for your race in Castle Race Series Kit and purchase a finisher t-shirt to make sure everyone knows you've conquered the castle!

Wetsuit hire

10% discount code. Adventure Kit Hire is the quick, easy and affordable solution to making sure you have a high performance technical wetsuit for your race.

Buy wetsuits

15% discount with Yonda.

Spectators

A fantastic day out! Supporters are welcome to come along, explore the stunning castle grounds, cheer athletes on from numerous up close viewing spots, enjoy the event village entertainment and soak up the festival atmosphere.

GPX route

The route is displayed on the map above.

Swim

Cycle

Run

Saturday

Event HQ

Belvoir Castle
Grantham
Leicestershire
NG32 1PE
UK

Camping

From £30 per pitch.

There is a family campsite for tents and caravans in the gorgeous castle grounds with pitches starting at £30.

Included

• Race bib
• Numbered labels
• Swim hat
• Chip timing device
• Event wristband

Available on the day

• Shopping village
• Drinks and refreshments
• Delicious food
• Live music
• Prizes for the fastest athletes
• Opportunity to purchase official event merchandise
• Opportunity to purchase official race photos

You will need

If you are not already a member of British Triathlon, you will need:

• British Triathlon Federation Race Pass - £8 Adult / £2 Junior

This doesn't apply to run-only and swim-only events.

This was my first ever triathlon. I found the pre race info useful especially with the videos. Charlotte R

This was the 4th castle series triathlon I've done and definitely the hardest course. It was well organised and well marshalled and the course was scenic. Erica H

A lovely location and very well organised. Friendly marshalls and a great overall feel to the event. Iain D

I was very late signing up for the event and the lady I spoke to on the phone (Jo) was really helpful! In general it all seemed very well organised, especially considering the number of different disciplines that were on. Adam R

I have to give a big thank-you to all the marshalls; despite being the last person to finish on Sunday, I got nothing but encouragement, support and positivity from all the helpers, as I trudged my 20km. Peter M

My first ever triathlon and I loved it. Was pretty anxious on the lead up to it, even telling the wife to never let me enter another one. Duncan K

First Triathlon & we loved it! Even though the run course was super slippy in places due to the rain. Jen F

Highly organised and well communicated event which I thoroughly enjoyed despite the extremely wet weather. Regular water stations, well stocked aid stations and easy to follow routes with plenty of signage. Immy J

Great course, with a tough run route! Very well organised event, will definitely do more Castle Race series events in the future. Henry P

A great event as always from Castle Triathlon. I have now completed the Gauntlet at Belvoir, Hever and Cholmondeley Castle with all the races being very well organised but tough. Daniel B

Generally a good experience as my first time at this venue and with Castle races. Parking was well signed and marshalled. Andy L

I participated in the Sprint Plus which was a good mix of distances. The event was very well organised and I enjoyed the event. Helen M

My second year entering the sprint plus at Belvoir Castle. The event was very well run as usual. John S

Really well run event - great setting and very well supported - thank you! Bruno R

Always a great race. Would prefer if the swim started with a longer section before the first turn buoy as it got quite congested. Des C

Overall enjoyed the event and thought it was very well organised. The lake was very weedy. Steve C

Good event, I read course info fairly thoroughly and listened to all briefings and didn't pick up the run was mostly trail so didn't bring trail shoes. Matthew H

I thought it was a really good course that gave plenty of variety. Marshalls were helpful and the event was well run. Marcus D

Overall really good. Camping great - good facilities, big field, organised registration and close to the event. Helen M

I never imagined that I would compete in a triathlon but yesterday I turned up at Belvoir Castle to compete in the Starter Tri. I thought I'd feel nervous and self-conscious but the help I received from the Castle Series team was incredible. Connie B

This was my first triathlon and I enjoyed it. The communication before the event was spot on and the event itself was incredibly well organised. Mark H

This was my first event and it was absolutely brilliant. So well organised, friendly marshalls. Diane M

I just wanted to say how impressed I was with the organisation of the triathlon – everything ran smoothly from start to finish. A huge thank you to the organisers for their attention to detail and thoughtful planning. Samantha J

Brilliant event! Very well organised, friendly and encouraging! Rachel H

Nice course and event overall. Easy to navigate. Leigh M

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