Sprint Triathlon
Sat 22 Jul 2023 York, North Yorkshire, UK

Castle Howard | Castle Race Series | Sprint Triathlon

The most popular race distance and a perfect opportunity to put your speed to the test whilst benchmarking yourself against some of the very best athletes in the business. Relay option.

  • Sat 22 Jul 2023
Castle Howard, York

Sprint Triathlon

09:15

£75-£113

Age 15 & over on 31 Dec 2023

  • 750 m lake swimming
  • 23 km road cycling
  • 5 km road running

Overview

Swim through Castle Howard’s Great Lake, cycle through the Howardian Hills, and run through the undulating countryside of the estate before a sprint finish tops everything off in style right in front of the main doors of the house!

Throughout the weekend, athletes and spectators will be able to enjoy a fun-packed festival village featuring live music, shopping, food and drink, children’s entertainment, yoga and more.

This event is part of Castle Howard | Castle Race Series.

Event details

  • All fitness levels
  • Event expo
  • Event village
  • Families
  • Free venue entry
  • Newcomers
  • Spectators
  • Teams
  • Traders at event
  • Wheelchair users

2023 days and start times to be confirmed.

Castle Race Series is on a mission to make sure that anyone of any gender, age or ability feels 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.

Location

  • Cafe
  • Camping
  • Free parking
  • Park
  • Rural
  • Toilets

Event HQ

Castle Howard
York
North Yorkshire
YO60 7DA
UK

North Yorkshire is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts. If you've energy left over after your event, there's sublime options for hiking and cycling in the beautiful North Yorkshire Moors. Only a short distance away is the charming city of York. Attracting visitors from the world over, why not take the opportunity to explore the cobbled streets and vibrant culture.

Route

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

Sustainability

  • Recycling
  • Sustainability policy

Two of the biggest challenges we face are our health and the health of our planet. Castle Race Series is committed to tackling these challenges so that we can race together long into the future.

Environmental commitments

Reducing material use, prioritising using less, reusing, finding better alternatives and recycling.

What's included

  • Cash prizes
  • Chip timing
  • Goody bag
  • iTAB
  • Massage
  • Medal

Entries

  • Age 15 & over on 31 Dec 2023
  • Entries open
  • Collect race pack
  • Enter online
  • Event merch available

Entry fees

Entry fee

£75.00

Team entry fee

£113.00

Other races at event

  • Sun 23 Jul
  • #1 of 23
Castle Howard, York

Gauntlet Triathlon

08:00

£180-£221

Age 18 & over

  • 1.9 km lake swimming
  • 90 km road cycling
  • 21 km road running
  • Sun 23 Jul
  • #2 of 23
Castle Howard, York

Olympic Triathlon

09:30

£90-£124

Age 18 & over

  • 1.5 km lake swimming
  • 45 km road cycling
  • 10 km road running
  • Sat 22 Jul
  • #3 of 23
Castle Howard, York

Sprint Plus Triathlon

09:00

£83-£116

Age 17 & over

  • 800 m lake swimming
  • 46 km road cycling
  • 8 km road running
  • Sat 22 Jul
  • #5 of 23
Castle Howard, York

Super Sprint Triathlon

11:00

£68-£109

Age 15 & over

  • 400 m lake swimming
  • 23 km road cycling
  • 4 km road running
  • Sat 22 Jul
  • #6 of 23
Castle Howard, York

Starter Triathlon

11:15

£60-£90

Age 15 & over

  • 200 m lake swimming
  • 13 km road cycling
  • 2.5 km road running
  • Sun 23 Jul
  • #7 of 23
Castle Howard, York

Triathlon 15-16 years

14:00

£38-£45

Age 15-16

  • 500 m lake swimming
  • 8 km road cycling
  • 2.4 km road running
  • Sun 23 Jul
  • #8 of 23
Castle Howard, York

Triathlon 13-14 years

14:15

£34-£45

Age 13-14

  • 400 m lake swimming
  • 6 km road cycling
  • 2.4 km road running
  • Sat 22 Jul
  • #9 of 23
Castle Howard, York

Triathlon 11-12 years

14:30

£30-£45

Age 11-12

  • 300 m lake swimming
  • 4 km road cycling
  • 1.6 km road running
  • Sat 22 Jul
  • #10 of 23
Castle Howard, York

Triathlon 9-10 years

15:00

£26

Age 9-10

  • 200 m lake swimming
  • 4 km road cycling
  • 1.3 km road running
  • Sun 23 Jul
  • #11 of 23
Castle Howard, York

Standard Duathlon

09:00

£56

Age 17 & over

  • 10.5 km road running
  • 45 km road cycling
  • 6.5 km road running
  • Sat 22 Jul
  • #12 of 23
Castle Howard, York

Sprint Duathlon

10:15

£53

Age 15 & over

  • 5 km road running
  • 20 km road cycling
  • 2.5 km road running
  • Sun 23 Jul
  • #13 of 23
Castle Howard, York

Standard Aquabike

10:30

£56

Age 17 & over

  • 1500 m lake swimming
  • 45 km road cycling
  • Sat 22 Jul
  • #14 of 23
Castle Howard, York

Sprint Aquabike

10:45

£53

Age 15 & over

  • 750 m lake swimming
  • 20 km road cycling
  • Sun 23 Jul
  • #15 of 23
Castle Howard, York

Standard Aquathlon

10:30

£45

Age 17 & over

  • 1500 m lake swimming
  • 10 km road running
  • Sat 22 Jul
  • #16 of 23
Castle Howard, York

Sprint Aquathlon

10:45

£41

Age 15 & over

  • 750 m lake swimming
  • 5 km road running
  • Sat 22 Jul
  • #17 of 23
Castle Howard, York

5K Swim

11:45

£49

Age 18 & over

  • 5 km lake swimming
  • Sat 22 Jul
  • #18 of 23
Castle Howard, York

2.5K Swim

12:00

£41

Age 16 & over

  • 2.5 km lake swimming
  • Sat 22 Jul
  • #19 of 23
Castle Howard, York

1 Mile Swim

12:15

£34

Age 13 & over

  • 1 mile lake swimming
  • Sun 23 Jul
  • #20 of 23
Castle Howard, York

Marathon

08:45

£49

Age 18 & over

  • 26.2 miles multi terrain running
  • Sun 23 Jul
  • #21 of 23
Castle Howard, York

Half Marathon

11:00

£34

Age 17 & over

  • 13.1 miles multi terrain running
  • Sun 23 Jul
  • #22 of 23
Castle Howard, York

10K Run

11:30

£26

Age 15 & over

  • 10 km multi terrain running
  • Sun 23 Jul
  • #23 of 23
Castle Howard, York

Middle Duathlon

08:30

£60

Age 18 & over

  • 10.5 km road running
  • 90 km road cycling
  • 10.5 km road running