The Castle Run Series - Castle Howard

Castle Race Series

From Castle Race Series

5.0 · 1 review
Sunday 23rd July 2023 Past event
York
£30.00–£65.00 · 3 races
10km, Half Marathon, Marathon

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating day of fitness and fun at The Castle Run Series, hosted by Castle Race Series on Sunday, July 23rd, 2023, at the stunning Castle Howard in York, North Yorkshire. This exciting event invites participants of all ages and abilities to immerse themselves in the breathtaking beauty of the Howardian Hills while choosing from a variety of race disciplines including triathlon, duathlon, aquabike, aquathlon, and swim and run events, with distances ranging from starter levels to elite challenges.

Join the festivities and race through Castle Howard’s Great Lake, cycle along picturesque routes, and enjoy an invigorating run through the estate's undulating countryside. The day culminates with a thrilling sprint finish right in front of the majestic main doors of the house. Families and friends can also revel in the vibrant festival village, featuring live music, delicious food and drinks, shopping, children's entertainment, and even yoga sessions. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or a first-timer, The Castle Run Series promises an unforgettable experience filled with camaraderie and celebration. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to challenge yourself and make lasting memories!

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Reviews

5.0

1 review

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Flavius Stroe

Reviewing the 2023 edition · 3 years ago

Very picturesque and well organised event (too bad the weather didn't play nice). The marshals on route were awesome and the stations were well stocked.

Races

  • Run Marathon 42.2k

    £65.00

    Entries closed
  • Run Half Marathon 21.1k

    £45.00

    Entries closed
  • Run 10k

    £30.00

    Entries closed

Event information

Organiser's description

Join us to race through the glorious rural idyll of Yorkshire and the Howardian Hills. Pick your discipline - triathlon, duathlon, aquabike, aquathlon, swim and run - and choose a distance from starter to elite. Recruit your friends and celebrate completing your challenge in our festival village.

Swim through Castle Howard’s Great Lake, cycle through the Howardian Hills, 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.

The weekend will host a huge range of races for all ages and abilities. Whether you’re 9 or 90 years old, a first-timer or an elite, you can pick from our triathlon, duathlon, aquabike, aquathlon, run and swim races. We have relays and mixed relays too!

Location

Visitor Centre, Castle Howard, York YO60 7DA

Castle Race Series

Castle Race Series

We host races for all ages and all abilities at iconic castles throughout the UK, Ireland and France. Our event weekends feature races across 9 disciplines – triathlon, duathlon, aquabike, aquathlon, swim, cycle, run, colour and obstacle – and 40 distances, from starter to ultra. Come and race your way with us this year.

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