Hever Castle Festival of Endurance

4.0 · 1 review
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  • Date Sun 9th July 2023
  • Location Edenbridge, Kent
  • Price £45.00 - £495.00
  • Races 18 races
  • Distances Half Marathon, Marathon, Half Ironman / 70.3, Ironman, Ultra, 10km

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A bustling lake scene with numerous people swimming and socializing near a historic, yellow-stone building featuring archways and columns. The building is set against a backdrop of trees and a clear, blue sky, reflecting on the calm water.

Hever Castle Festival of Endurance

Sun 9th July 2023

4.0 · 1 review
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Event summary

Get ready for an unforgettable day of endurance and excitement at the Hever Castle Festival of Endurance, organized by Castle Race Series on Sunday 9th July 2023 in Edenbridge, Kent. This iconic event offers participants the chance to swim in the picturesque Hever Castle lake and River Eden, cycle through the stunning High Weald of Kent and Ashdown Forest, and run along scenic off-road tracks to the historic village of Chiddingstone. With options to compete in the Aquabike Challenge, Aquathlon Challenge, and Hever Long Swim, there's something for everyone looking to push themselves to new limits in a friendly and beautiful setting. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to 'go long' and experience the thrill of endurance sports at Hever Castle!

Hever Castle Festival of Endurance

Sun 9th July 2023

A bustling lake scene with numerous people swimming and socializing near a historic, yellow-stone building featuring archways and columns. The building is set against a backdrop of trees and a clear, blue sky, reflecting on the calm water.

Organiser's Description

The Festival of Endurance promises another exhilarating and atmospheric celebration of ‘going long’ at the iconic and stunning Hever Castle. Loved by competitors and spectators alike the event is hailed the friendliest and most beautiful on the tri radar. The swim is in the main Hever Castle lake and a tributary of the River Eden; the cycle winds its way through the stunning High Weald of Kent and the Ashdown Forest; the run follows largely off-road tracks and bridle paths between Hever Castle and the historic local village of Chiddingstone. A further 3 challenges will be on offer for those looking for an opportunity to ‘go long’ on the sections of the Bastion course: Aquabike Challenge, Aquathlon Challenge, and the Hever Long Swim.

Races

  • Individual Iron Distance the Bastion - 3.8km/180km/42km

    £395.00

    CLOSED

  • Relay Iron Distance the Bastion - 3.8km/180.2km/42.2km

    £495.00

    CLOSED

  • Individual Middle Distance the Gauntlet - 1.9km/90km/21km

    £240.00

    CLOSED

  • Relay Middle Distance the Gauntlet - 1.9km/90km/21km

    £295.00

    CLOSED

  • Duathlon Long - 21.5km/90km/10.5km

    £130.00

    CLOSED

  • Duathlon Middle - 10.5km/45km/4km

    £80.00

    CLOSED

  • Aquabike Long - 3.8km/120km

    £120.00

    CLOSED

  • Aquabike Middle - 1.9km/60km

    £70.00

    CLOSED

  • Aquathlon Long - 3.8km/21km

    £110.00

    CLOSED

  • Aquathlon Middle - 1.9km/10.5km

    £60.00

    CLOSED

  • Run 50 Mile Ultra

    £95.00

    CLOSED

  • Run Marathon 42.2K

    £65.00

    CLOSED

  • RELAY Marathon 42.2K

    £80.00

    CLOSED

  • Run Half Marathon 21.1K

    £45.00

    CLOSED

  • Swim 10K Marathon

    £90.00

    CLOSED

  • Relay Swim 10K Marathon

    £120.00

    CLOSED

  • Swim 3.8K

    £60.00

    CLOSED

  • Swim 1.9K

    £50.00

    CLOSED

Book

  • Individual Iron Distance the Bastion - 3.8km/180km/42km

    £395.00

    CLOSED

  • Relay Iron Distance the Bastion - 3.8km/180.2km/42.2km

    £495.00

    CLOSED

  • Individual Middle Distance the Gauntlet - 1.9km/90km/21km

    £240.00

    CLOSED

  • Relay Middle Distance the Gauntlet - 1.9km/90km/21km

    £295.00

    CLOSED

  • Duathlon Long - 21.5km/90km/10.5km

    £130.00

    CLOSED

  • Duathlon Middle - 10.5km/45km/4km

    £80.00

    CLOSED

  • Aquabike Long - 3.8km/120km

    £120.00

    CLOSED

  • Aquabike Middle - 1.9km/60km

    £70.00

    CLOSED

  • Aquathlon Long - 3.8km/21km

    £110.00

    CLOSED

  • Aquathlon Middle - 1.9km/10.5km

    £60.00

    CLOSED

  • Run 50 Mile Ultra

    £95.00

    CLOSED

  • Run Marathon 42.2K

    £65.00

    CLOSED

  • RELAY Marathon 42.2K

    £80.00

    CLOSED

  • Run Half Marathon 21.1K

    £45.00

    CLOSED

  • Swim 10K Marathon

    £90.00

    CLOSED

  • Relay Swim 10K Marathon

    £120.00

    CLOSED

  • Swim 3.8K

    £60.00

    CLOSED

  • Swim 1.9K

    £50.00

    CLOSED

Parking

On site parking in close proximity to the venue. Follow the yellow car CRS parking signs as you get towards the venue

camping

We host a family campsite for tents and caravans in the castle grounds, with pitches starting at £30. Go to your Active account and click 'Purchase Merchandise' to add camping to your registration.

medals, prizes & photos

We present trophies to 1st place winners, and prize pots for podium place of the Olympic and Gauntlet triathlons. All participants receive a medal, and if you'd like to remember your times go to your Active account and click 'Purchase Merchandise' to add Medal Insert to your booking.

Photographers are positioned around the course, finish line, and event village to capture you in action. 50% off ALL your Official Digital Photos if you buy online now - just £15! Terms apply.

spectators

This event is a fantastic day out - we welcome everyone to come along, explore the stunning castle grounds, cheer athletes on from numerous up close viewing spots, enjoy the event village entertainment and soak up the festival atmosphere. Tickets set to discounted prices, coming soon

routes

see the routes here

governing body

We are delighted to announce that this event is governed by British Triathlon. If you are competing in a triathlon or multisport event you will need a valid membership of day licence to compete

Reviews

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4.0

1 review

KH
Katy

·2 years ago

[Middle distance duathlon] This was a very friendly festival with lots of great marshals happy to answer questions from a novice. The pre event information and the briefing on the day we're very comprehensive. The run was undulating but not hilly, and was scenic through the castle ground and surrounding area. Everything felt well organised and there were good food facilities at the end. The bike ride was TOUGH though. 815m of ascent in 45km and some steep descents on fast, poorly surfaced roads which felt pretty hairy for a first event! The junctions were well marshalled and two hazards red flagged but there were long stretches of road with no marshals and we had no means of contacting anyone in the event of injury or bike issues, in a very rural area. A fun event, and I'm glad I did it. I would race with this organiser again, but probably not on this route (or at least not without a lot more experience on the bike and some extra gears!)

Location

Hever Castle & Gardens, Hever Road, Hever, United Kingdom

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