The Devil's Aquathlon

Sandford Parks Lido

From Sandford Parks Lido

Sunday 4th October 2020 Past event
09:00
Cheltenham
£32.00 · 2 races

Event summary

Join us for the exhilarating Devil's Aquathlon, taking place on Sunday, October 4th, 2020, in the picturesque setting of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire! Organised by Sandford Parks Lido, this challenging event is perfect for those aged 19 and above (or 17 and above for shorter swim distances) who are ready to test their limits. Participants will kick off the day with a 50m swim in the main pool, where the water will be a brisk 21°C, making wetsuits advisable for a comfortable experience. After conquering the swim, competitors will tackle a run up to the iconic Devil’s Chimney on Leckhampton Hill, before returning to the Lido grounds for a triumphant finish. Not only is this event a fantastic personal or team challenge, but it also supports two wonderful charities, making every stroke and stride count. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to push your boundaries while contributing to a great cause!

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Races

  • Long course

    2km swim, 10km run

    £32.00

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  • Short Course

    400m swim, 10km run

    £32.00

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Organiser's description

The Devil’s Aquathlon is a tough swimming and running challenge which raises funds for two charities and is designed for competitors aged 19 and above (or 17 and above for shorter swim distance) who enjoy a personal or team challenge. The heating to the main pool will have been turned off at the end of our summer season and the water temperature will have dropped to about 21C. Wetsuits are advisable but not mandatory.

The event starts with the swim in the 50m main pool and competitors then run up to the Devil’s Chimney on Leckhampton Hill, before returning to finish in the Lido grounds.

Location

Sandford Parks Lido, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

Sandford Parks Lido, Keynsham Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL53 7PU

Sandford Parks Lido

Sandford Parks Lido

Sandford Parks Lido is one of the largest outdoor swimming pools in the UK, set in four acres of landscaped gardens in Cheltenham. Built in 1935, the Lido consists of a 50-metre main pool (heated to 26°c) and a children's pool and paddling pool (both heated to 30°c). The Lido has been operating as a not-for-profit charitable trust since 1996 and welcomes around 200,000 visitors each year. On site, there is both indoor and outdoor changing facilities, as well as a cafe with plentiful seating both inside and out.

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