Triathlon 15-16 years
Sat 22 Jun 2024 Malpas, Cheshire, UK

Cholmondeley Castle | Triathlon 15-16 years

Race through the beautiful grounds of the Cholmondeley Castle estate in an event suitable for all levels of experience, then celebrate with family in the festival village.

  • Sat 22 Jun 2024
Cholmondeley Castle Gardens, Malpas

Triathlon 15-16 years

14:00

Age 15-16 on 31 Dec 2024

£40-£60

  • 500 m lake swimming
  • 8.4 km road cycling
  • 2.2 km road running

Event overview

The stunning estate features Deer Park Mere and panoramic views across the hills.

This Cheshire castle has been home to the Cholmondeley Family since the 12th Century and its grounds feature Deer Park Mere which is a beautiful setting for the open water swim. To the south of the castle lies Tower Hill, the highest point of the run routes, where athletes are rewarded with panoramic views of the Beeston and Peckforton Hills.

Throughout the multisport weekend, athletes and spectators can enjoy a fun-packed festival village, right in the heart of the Cholmondeley Castle estate, featuring live music, shopping, food and drink, children’s entertainment, yoga and more.

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

  • All fitness levels
  • Event village
  • Families
  • Newcomers
  • Spectators
  • Swim hat provided
  • Teams
  • Traders at event
  • Wetsuit advised

Start times to be confirmed.

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.

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

Cholmondeley Castle Gardens
Cheshire
Malpas
Cheshire
SY14 8AH
UK

Camping

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

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

Drafting

  • Non-draft tarmac cycle course, road bike advisory.
  • Draft-legal wave on tarmac cycle course. Bike restrictions apply!

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 15-16 on 31 Dec 2024
  • Collect race pack
  • Enter online
  • Event merch available

Other races at event

  • Sat 22 Jun
  • #1 of 25
Cholmondeley Castle Gardens, Malpas

Triathlon Friendly Mixed Team Relay

08:00

Age 13 & over

£72-£90

  • 250 m lake swimming
  • 5 km road cycling
  • 1.5 km road running
  • Sat 22 Jun
  • #2 of 25
Cholmondeley Castle Gardens, Malpas

Triathlon Mixed Team Relay

08:00

Age 15 & over

£112-£140

  • 250 m lake swimming
  • 5 km road cycling
  • 1.5 km road running
  • Sun 23 Jun
  • #3 of 25
Cholmondeley Castle Gardens, Malpas

Triathlon 9-10 years

14:30

Age 9-10

£28-£60

  • 200 m lake swimming
  • 4.2 km road cycling
  • 1.3 km road running
  • Sat 22 Jun
  • #4 of 25
Cholmondeley Castle Gardens, Malpas

Triathlon 11-12 years

14:15

Age 11-12

£32-£60

  • 300 m lake swimming
  • 4.2 km road cycling
  • 1.6 km road running
  • Sat 22 Jun
  • #6 of 25
Cholmondeley Castle Gardens, Malpas

Triathlon 13-14 years

14:00

Age 13-14

£36-£60

  • 400 m lake swimming
  • 8.4 km road cycling
  • 2.2 km road running
  • Sat 22 Jun
  • #8 of 25
Cholmondeley Castle Gardens, Malpas

Triathlon Starter

11:00

Age 15 & over

£64-£120

  • 200 m lake swimming
  • 12 km road cycling
  • 2.5 km road running
  • Sat 22 Jun
  • #9 of 25
Cholmondeley Castle Gardens, Malpas

Triathlon Super Sprint

10:30

Age 15 & over

£76-£145

  • 400 m lake swimming
  • 20 km road cycling
  • 4 km road running
  • Sat 22 Jun
  • #10 of 25
Cholmondeley Castle Gardens, Malpas

Triathlon Sprint

09:30

Age 15 & over

£80-£150

  • 750 m lake swimming
  • 20 km road cycling
  • 5 km road running
  • Sat 22 Jun
  • #11 of 25
Cholmondeley Castle Gardens, Malpas

Triathlon Sprint Plus

09:00

Age 17 & over

£92-£155

  • 800 m lake swimming
  • 40 km road cycling
  • 8 km road running
  • Sun 23 Jun
  • #13 of 25
Cholmondeley Castle Gardens, Malpas

Triathlon Olympic

09:30

Age 17 & over

£100-£165

  • 1500 m lake swimming
  • 40 km road cycling
  • 10.5 km road running
  • Sun 23 Jun
  • #14 of 25
Cholmondeley Castle Gardens, Malpas

Triathlon Gauntlet

08:00

Age 18 & over

£196-£295

  • 1.9 km lake swimming
  • 90 km road cycling
  • 21 km road running
  • Sat 22 Jun
  • #15 of 25
Cholmondeley Castle Gardens, Malpas

Duathlon Sprint

08:30

Age 15 & over

£60-£75

  • 5 km road running
  • 20 km road cycling
  • 2.5 km road running
  • Sun 23 Jun
  • #16 of 25
Cholmondeley Castle Gardens, Malpas

Duathlon Standard

08:30

Age 17 & over

£64-£80

  • 11 km road running
  • 45 km road cycling
  • 6 km road running
  • Sun 23 Jun
  • #17 of 25
Cholmondeley Castle Gardens, Malpas

Duathlon Middle

08:30

Age 18 & over

£72-£90

  • 10 km road running
  • 64 km road cycling
  • 10 km road running
  • Sat 22 Jun
  • #18 of 25
Cholmondeley Castle Gardens, Malpas

Aquabike Sprint

10:15

Age 15 & over

£52-£65

  • 750 m lake swimming
  • 20 km road cycling
  • Sun 23 Jun
  • #19 of 25
Cholmondeley Castle Gardens, Malpas

Aquabike Standard

10:00

Age 17 & over

£56-£70

  • 1500 m lake swimming
  • 40 km road cycling
  • Sat 22 Jun
  • #20 of 25
Cholmondeley Castle Gardens, Malpas

Aquathlon Sprint

00:00

Age 15 & over

£40-£50

  • 750 m lake swimming
  • 5 km road running
  • Sun 23 Jun
  • #21 of 25
Cholmondeley Castle Gardens, Malpas

Aquathlon Standard

00:00

Age 17 & over

£52-£65

  • 1500 m lake swimming
  • 10 km road running
  • Sat 22 Jun
  • #22 of 25
Cholmondeley Castle Gardens, Malpas

Swim 1 Mile

12:30

Age 13 & over

£36-£45

  • 1 mile lake swimming
  • Sat 22 Jun
  • #23 of 25
Cholmondeley Castle Gardens, Malpas

Swim 2.5K

12:15

Age 16 & over

£44-£55

  • 2.5 km lake swimming
  • Sat 22 Jun
  • #24 of 25
Cholmondeley Castle Gardens, Malpas

Swim 5K

12:00

Age 18 & over

£52-£65

  • 5 km lake swimming
  • Sun 23 Jun
  • #25 of 25
Cholmondeley Castle Gardens, Malpas

Run 10K

10:45

Age 15 & over

£28-£35

  • 10 km road running
  • Sun 23 Jun
  • #26 of 25
Cholmondeley Castle Gardens, Malpas

Run Half Marathon

10:00

Age 16 & over

£36-£45

  • 21.1 km road running
  • Sun 23 Jun
  • #27 of 25
Cholmondeley Castle Gardens, Malpas

Run Marathon

08:45

Age 17 & over

£52-£80

  • 42.2 km road running