The Castle Swim Series - Castle Howard

Castle Race Series

From Castle Race Series

Saturday 23rd July 2022 Past event
York
£45.00–£65.00 · 3 races

Event summary

Join us for the exhilarating Castle Swim Series at the breathtaking Castle Howard in York, North Yorkshire, on Saturday, July 23, 2022! Organised by the Castle Race Series, this event promises to be an unforgettable experience for outdoor swimmers of all levels. Dive into the stunning castle lakes and choose from three exhilarating distances: 5km, 2.5km, or 1 mile.

Renowned by triathletes as the ‘best open water swim ever completed’, the Castle Swim Series offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the beauty of nature while competing against fellow swim enthusiasts. Each participant will receive a timing chip, and races will be categorised into wetsuit and non-wetsuit divisions, ensuring a fair competition for everyone. Plus, exciting prizes await the top male and female finishers in each distance! Don’t miss out on this chance to create lasting memories in an extraordinary setting.

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Races

  • 1 Mile Swim

    £45.00

    Entries closed

  • 2.5k Swim

    £55.00

    Entries closed

  • 5k Swim

    £65.00

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Event information

Organiser's description

The swim at Castle Howard, described by many triathletes as the ‘best open water swim ever completed’, will now be open to outdoor swimmers as an event in its own right. The swim only event provides the choice of three distances: 5km 2.5km and 1mile, and boasts a unique and stunning swim route in all the stunning castle lakes.

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

York North Yorkshire YO60 7DA

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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