Sprint Aquathlon
Sat 28 Sep 2024 Edenbridge, Kent, UK

Hever Castle Triathlon and Multisport Festival | Sprint Aquathlon

Race through the beautiful grounds of Hever Castle in a sprint aquathlon for all levels then celebrate with friends and family in the festival village.

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  • Sat 28 Sep 2024
Hever Castle and Gardens, Edenbridge

Sprint Aquathlon

08:00

£40-£50

Age 15 & over on 31 Dec 2024

  • 750 m lake swimming
  • 5 km road running

Overview

A multisport event in Kent. A weekend of events featuring triathlon, duathlon, aquabike, aquathlon, swim and run races for all ages and abilities. 

The Hever Castle estate has a wealth of history; most recognisably the home of two of Henry VIII's six wives. It was the childhood home of Anne Boleyn and one of the homes Anne of Cleaves was given after her divorce.

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

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

Event video

  • 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

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.

Schools

The WPA School's 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.

  • Bag storage
  • Park
  • Rural
  • Toilets

Event HQ

Hever Castle and Gardens
Hever Road
Hever
Edenbridge
Kent
TN8 7NG
UK

Set in spectacular countryside, the delightful Hever Castle with camping options at the event, offers an invite to explore the gentle countryside that surrounds the area. Visit the charming village of Edenbridge, or ease those aching muscles with some gentle walking around the splendid countryside that constitutes the High Weald AONB.

Route

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

  • Recycling
  • Sustainability policy

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
  • Entries open
  • Collect race pack
  • Enter online
  • Event merch available
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2023 Aquathlon British Championships. This distance is open to both qualifying and non-qualifying participants. 

 

Entry fees

Early bird entry fee

£40.00

Entry fee

£50.00

This is a great event to choose if you want a challenge! The swim is magical around the castle, the bike course is hilly, so be prepared for that. The run is mostly off road which I loved, but with the undulating course after the hilly bike, your legs need to be prepared for it. Marshals are great and very slick registration process. Samantha T

Lovely event, everything was very well organised and we got shuffled through registration and into transition to prepare without any dramas.  Briefing was good and I liked the time trail start (first Olympic so the thought of a mass start was scary!) Ellen H

Great event, as my first one I didn't know what to expect but it was really well done, everyone was friendly and helpful. The Marshalls were especially good at cheering you on and helping you through. Looking forward to doing it again. Ian B

Other races at event

  • Sun 29 Sep
  • #1 of 22
Hever Castle and Gardens, Edenbridge

Gauntlet Triathlon

08:00

£196-£295

Age 18 & over

  • 1.9 km lake swimming
  • 90 km road cycling
  • 21 km road running
  • Sun 29 Sep
  • #2 of 22
Hever Castle and Gardens, Edenbridge

Olympic Triathlon

08:00

£100-£165

Age 17 & over

  • 1.5 km lake swimming
  • 40 km road cycling
  • 10.5 km road running
  • Sat 28 Sep
  • #3 of 22
Hever Castle and Gardens, Edenbridge

Sprint Plus Triathlon

08:00

£92-£155

Age 17 & over

  • 800 m lake swimming
  • 40 km road cycling
  • 8 km road running
  • Sat 28 Sep
  • #4 of 22
Hever Castle and Gardens, Edenbridge

Sprint Triathlon

08:00

£80-£150

Age 15 & over

  • 750 m lake swimming
  • 20 km road cycling
  • 5 km road running
  • Sat 28 Sep
  • #5 of 22
Hever Castle and Gardens, Edenbridge

Super Sprint Triathlon

08:00

£76-£145

Age 15 & over

  • 400 m lake swimming
  • 20 km road cycling
  • 4 km road running
  • Sat 28 Sep
  • #6 of 22
Hever Castle and Gardens, Edenbridge

Starter Triathlon

08:00

£64-£120

Age 15 & over

  • 200 m lake swimming
  • 12 km road cycling
  • 2.5 km road running
  • Sun 29 Sep
  • #8 of 22
Hever Castle and Gardens, Edenbridge

Triathlon 13-14 years

08:00

£36-£60

Age 13-14

  • 400 m lake swimming
  • 8.4 km road cycling
  • 2.5 km road running
  • Sun 29 Sep
  • #9 of 22
Hever Castle and Gardens, Edenbridge

Triathlon 11-12 years

08:00

£32-£60

Age 11-12

  • 300 m lake swimming
  • 4.2 km road cycling
  • 1.8 km road running
  • Sat 28 Sep
  • #10 of 22
Hever Castle and Gardens, Edenbridge

Triathlon 9-10 years

08:00

£28-£60

Age 9-10

  • 200 m lake swimming
  • 4.2 km road cycling
  • 1.3 km road running
  • Sun 29 Sep
  • #11 of 22
Hever Castle and Gardens, Edenbridge

Standard Duathlon

08:00

£64-£80

Age 17 & over

  • 10.5 km road running
  • 40 km road cycling
  • 4.2 km road running
  • Sat 28 Sep
  • #12 of 22
Hever Castle and Gardens, Edenbridge

Sprint Duathlon

08:00

£60-£75

Age 15 & over

  • 5 km road running
  • 20 km road cycling
  • 2.5 km road running
  • Sun 29 Sep
  • #13 of 22
Hever Castle and Gardens, Edenbridge

Standard Aquabike

08:00

£56-£70

Age 17 & over

  • 1500 m lake swimming
  • 40 km road cycling
  • Sat 28 Sep
  • #14 of 22
Hever Castle and Gardens, Edenbridge

Sprint Aquabike

08:00

£52-£65

Age 15 & over

  • 750 m lake swimming
  • 20 km road cycling
  • Sun 29 Sep
  • #15 of 22
Hever Castle and Gardens, Edenbridge

Standard Aquathlon

08:00

£52-£65

Age 17 & over

  • 1500 m lake swimming
  • 10 km road running
  • Sat 28 Sep
  • #17 of 22
Hever Castle and Gardens, Edenbridge

5K Swim

08:00

£52-£65

Age 18 & over

  • 5 km lake swimming
  • Sat 28 Sep
  • #18 of 22
Hever Castle and Gardens, Edenbridge

2.5K Swim

08:00

£44-£55

Age 16 & over

  • 2.5 km lake swimming
  • Sat 28 Sep
  • #19 of 22
Hever Castle and Gardens, Edenbridge

1 Mile Swim

08:00

£36-£45

Age 13 & over

  • 1 mile lake swimming
  • Sun 29 Sep
  • #20 of 22
Hever Castle and Gardens, Edenbridge

Marathon

08:00

£52-£80

Age 18 & over

  • 26.2 miles multi terrain running
  • Sun 29 Sep
  • #21 of 22
Hever Castle and Gardens, Edenbridge

Half Marathon

08:00

£36-£45

Age 17 & over

  • 13.1 miles multi terrain running
  • Sun 29 Sep
  • #22 of 22
Hever Castle and Gardens, Edenbridge

10K Run

08:00

£28-£35

Age 15 & over

  • 10 km multi terrain running
  • Sun 29 Sep
  • #23 of 22
Hever Castle and Gardens, Edenbridge

Middle Duathlon

08:00

£72-£90

Age 18 & over

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