The Castle Swim Series - Castle Howard

Castle Race Series

From Castle Race Series

Saturday 21st July 2018 Past event
York
1 race

Event summary

Get ready for an unforgettable day of open water swimming at The Castle Swim Series, hosted by Castle Race Series on Saturday, July 21, 2018, in the picturesque setting of York, North Yorkshire. This exhilarating swim-only event offers participants the chance to choose from three exciting distances: 5km, 2.5km, and 1 mile, allowing swimmers of all levels to join in the fun.

The stunning lakes surrounding Castle Howard provide a unique backdrop for what many triathletes have hailed as the ‘best open water swims ever completed.’ Whether you're a seasoned swimmer or just starting out, you’ll appreciate the thrill of racing in such a breathtaking environment. Each swimmer will receive a timing chip, and races will be categorized for wetsuit and non-wetsuit participants. Plus, there are prizes for the first-place male and female competitors in each distance! Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to swim in one of North Yorkshire's most beautiful locations!

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Organiser's description

The swim only event provides the choice of three different distances: 5km 2.5km and 1mile and boasts a unique and stunning swim route in all the stunning castle lakes.

The swims described by many triathletes as the ‘best open water swims ever completed’ will now be open to outdoor swimmers as an event in its own right.

All swimmers will be provided with timing chips and the races categorised into wetsuits and non-wetsuits. Prizes will be awarded for the first place male and female competitors in each distance.

Location

Visitor Centre, Castle Howard, York YO60 7DA, UK

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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