Triathlon Starter
Sat 27 Jul 2024 Grantham, Leicestershire, UK

Belvoir Castle | Starter Triathlon

Race through the beautiful grounds of Belvoir Castle in a starter triathlon then celebrate with friends and family in the festival village.

  • Sat 27 Jul 2024
Belvoir Castle, Grantham

Triathlon Starter

10:45

Age 15 & over on 31 Dec 2024

£64-£120

  • 200 m lake swimming
  • 12 km road cycling
  • 2.5 km road running

Event overview

The beautiful estate of Belvoir Castle set’s the scene for the perfect multisport weekend event!

Like an illustration in a romantic fairy-tale, crowning the top of an isolated hill, the castle turrets and towers rise above the Vale of Belvoir.  Looking over the battlements from the North Terrace, you can see for miles over the counties of Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire and Lincolnshire. The name Belvoir – meaning ‘beautiful view’ in French, is pronounced today as ‘beaver’.

Fan’s of TV series The Crown, will recognise several scenes filmed at Belvoir Castle. This Regency Castle was the perfect fit to recreate the Royals’ residence.

The Belvoir Castle event will feature some truly iconic courses amidst the 3000 acres of naturally designed landscape, a large range of races for all ages and abilities, whether you’re 9 or 90 years old, a first-timer or an elite.

This event is part of Belvoir Castle Triathlon and Multisport Festival.

  • All fitness levels
  • Event village
  • Families
  • Newcomers
  • Spectators
  • Swim hat provided
  • Teams
  • Traders at event
  • Wetsuit advised
  • Wetsuit not allowed if too hot
  • Wetsuit required if too cold

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.

Schools

Tri-knights roadshow.

At this event there is a unique cross curriculum Schools Triathlon Roadshow for KS2 children to experience at Hever Castle. This includes a half-day of cultural learning and half-day of triathlon training.

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.

Wetsuit hire

This event has partnered with TriWetsuitHire who are the quick, easy and affordable solution for making sure you have a high-performance technical wetsuit for your race. You will receive a 10% discount code in your booking email.

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 in the perfect option.

  • Camping
  • Park
  • Rural
  • Toilets

Event HQ

Belvoir Castle
Grantham
Leicestershire
NG32 1PE
UK

Camping

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

Route

  • First aid
  • Marshals
  • Out and back
  • Toilets
  • Undulating
  • Water stations
  • Wave start
  • Way markers

This event appreciates that the health of the planet is a huge challenge and has made commitments to tackle these challenges which they will continually measure, evolve and improve.

These environmental commitments include:

  • Reducing material use - prioritising using less
  • Reusing - finding better alternatives
  • Recycling - wherever possible
  • Being a responsible buyer - sourcing sustainably with an ethical framework in place

  • Chip timing
  • Goody bag
  • iTAB
  • Medal

Race pack Includes

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

Available on the day

This event is more than just the race! There's an event village for you and your supporters to enjoy, featuring:

  • 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

  • Age 15 & over on 31 Dec 2024
  • Collect race pack
  • Enter online
  • Event merch available

Relay

  • Teams of 2 or 3

 

Other races at event

  • Sat 27 Jul
  • #1 of 23
Belvoir Castle, Grantham

Tristar 1 age 9-10 years

14:30

Age 9-10

£28-£48

  • 200 m lake swimming
  • 4.2 km road cycling
  • 1.3 km road running
  • Sat 27 Jul
  • #2 of 23
Belvoir Castle, Grantham

Tristar 2 age 11-12 years

14:00

Age 11-12

£32-£60

  • 300 m lake swimming
  • 4 km road cycling
  • 1.6 km road running
  • Sun 28 Jul
  • #3 of 23
Belvoir Castle, Grantham

Tristar 3 age 13-14 years

14:30

Age 13-14

£36-£60

  • 400 m lake swimming
  • 6 km road cycling
  • 2.4 km road running
  • Sun 28 Jul
  • #4 of 23
Belvoir Castle, Grantham

Youth Triathlon age 15-16 years

14:00

Age 15-16

£40-£60

  • 500 m lake swimming
  • 6 km road cycling
  • 2.4 km road running
  • Sat 27 Jul
  • #6 of 23
Belvoir Castle, Grantham

Triathlon Super Sprint

10:30

Age 15 & over

£76-£145

  • 400 m lake swimming
  • 20 km road cycling
  • 4 km road running
  • Sat 27 Jul
  • #7 of 23
Belvoir Castle, Grantham

Triathlon Sprint

09:30

Age 15 & over

£80-£150

  • 750 m lake swimming
  • 23 km road cycling
  • 5 km road running
  • Sat 27 Jul
  • #8 of 23
Belvoir Castle, Grantham

Triathlon Sprint Plus

09:00

Age 17 & over

£92-£155

  • 800 m lake swimming
  • 46 km road cycling
  • 8 km road running
  • Sun 28 Jul
  • #9 of 23
Belvoir Castle, Grantham

Triathlon Olympic

10:00

Age 17 & over

£100-£165

  • 1500 m lake swimming
  • 40 km road cycling
  • 10.5 km road running
  • Sun 28 Jul
  • #10 of 23
Belvoir Castle, Grantham

Triathlon Gauntlet

08:00

Age 18 & over

£196-£295

  • 1.9 km lake swimming
  • 90 km road cycling
  • 21 km road running
  • Sat 27 Jul
  • #11 of 23
Belvoir Castle, Grantham

Duathlon Sprint

10:00

Age 15 & over

£60-£75

  • 5 km road running
  • 20 km road cycling
  • 2.5 km road running
  • Sun 28 Jul
  • #12 of 23
Belvoir Castle, Grantham

Duathlon Standard

09:30

Age 17 & over

£63.99-£80

  • 10.5 km road running
  • 45 km road cycling
  • 6.5 km road running
  • Sun 28 Jul
  • #13 of 23
Belvoir Castle, Grantham

Duathlon Middle

09:00

Age 18 & over

£72-£90

  • 10.5 km trail running
  • 90 km road cycling
  • 10.5 km trail running
  • Sat 27 Jul
  • #14 of 23
Belvoir Castle, Grantham

Aquabike Sprint

10:15

Age 15 & over

£42-£65

  • 750 m lake swimming
  • 20 km road cycling
  • Sun 28 Jul
  • #15 of 23
Belvoir Castle, Grantham

Aquabike Standard

10:30

Age 17 & over

£55.99-£70

  • 1500 m lake swimming
  • 40 km road cycling
  • Sat 27 Jul
  • #16 of 23
Belvoir Castle, Grantham

Aquathlon Sprint

10:15

Age 15 & over

£40-£50

  • 750 m lake swimming
  • 5 km road running
  • Sun 28 Jul
  • #17 of 23
Belvoir Castle, Grantham

Aquathlon Standard

10:30

Age 17 & over

£52-£65

  • 1500 m lake swimming
  • 10 km road running
  • Sat 27 Jul
  • #18 of 23
Belvoir Castle, Grantham

Swim 1 Mile

11:45

Age 13 & over

£36-£45

  • 1 mile lake swimming
  • Sat 27 Jul
  • #19 of 23
Belvoir Castle, Grantham

Swim 2.5K

11:30

Age 16 & over

£44-£55

  • 2.5 km lake swimming
  • Sat 27 Jul
  • #20 of 23
Belvoir Castle, Grantham

Swim 5K

11:15

Age 18 & over

£52-£65

  • 5 km lake swimming
  • Sun 28 Jul
  • #21 of 23
Belvoir Castle, Grantham

Run 10K

11:15

Age 15 & over

£28-£35

  • 10 km trail running
  • Sun 28 Jul
  • #22 of 23
Belvoir Castle, Grantham

Run Half Marathon

11:00

Age 17 & over

£36-£45

  • 21.1 km trail running
  • Sun 28 Jul
  • #23 of 23
Belvoir Castle, Grantham

Run Marathon

09:15

Age 18 & over

£52-£80

  • 42.2 km trail running