Wiggle Festival of Sport
From Wiggle
- Date Thu 6th August 2020
- Location Christchurch, Hampshire
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the Wiggle Festival of Sport, taking place on Thursday, August 6, 2020, in the beautiful setting of Christchurch, Hampshire. Organised by Wiggle, this vibrant three-day celebration of sport invites participants of all ages and experience levels to join in on the fun from August 7th to 9th, 2020. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Avon Tyrell Activity Centre in the New Forest, the festival features a range of exhilarating events including open water swimming distances of 500m, 1000m, 1.2m, and 2.4m on Friday, followed by a choice of cycling sportives on Saturday ranging from a casual 25 miles to a challenging 102 miles. Runners can look forward to a variety of running events, including technical 4-5k loops and fun runs on Sunday.
Beyond the main sporting activities, attendees can immerse themselves in a variety of fitness classes like Zumba, Pilates, and Yoga. Families will enjoy an array of exciting activities, including a thrilling Colour Run finale on Sunday evening, making this event a perfect outing for sport enthusiasts and families alike. With top brands showcasing the latest gear, expert-led activities
Beyond the main sporting activities, attendees can immerse themselves in a variety of fitness classes like Zumba, Pilates, and Yoga. Families will enjoy an array of exciting activities, including a thrilling Colour Run finale on Sunday evening, making this event a perfect outing for sport enthusiasts and families alike. With top brands showcasing the latest gear, expert-led activities
Organiser's Description
Join us at the Wiggle Festival of Sport for three days of a vibrant, colourful, and communal celebration of sport taking place in August 2020 in the New Forest.
The packed three-days of sporting activity and fun takes place from August 7th to 9th 2020 with events for runners, cyclists, swimmers, and sports enthusiasts of all levels.
Taking place in a family-friendly atmosphere, the event is situated in the green grounds of Avon Tyrell Activity Centre within the stunning natural surroundings of Bransgore, Christchurch.
Weekend Festival-Only Tickets give you access to every day of the hotly-anticipated festival and include entry to the main sporting events taking place on each of the days.
Friday – Swim events
The Friday ticket is ideal for swimmers and triathletes looking to improve their stroke. Includes access to a choice of open water swimming events, 500m/1000m/1.2m/2.4m, as well as access to the festival from 12 noon – 9pm. Coach to and from swim venue included. We will contact you in April to ask what distance you would like to enter.
Saturday – Sportive and running events
Take advantage of a choice of sportives, from a casual 25-mile event up to a testing 102-mile epic. Saturday Day Tickets include a choice of sportive events, 25 miles/38 miles/82 miles/102 miles*. All distances are subject to change. Day ticket also includes access to the festival from 6am to 9pm.
We will contact you in April to ask what distance you would like to enter.
Sunday – Running events
Take part in a range of distance runs taking place throughout the day from 1.2-mile laps and upwards to technical 4-5k loops - all on-site at Avon Tyrell Activity Centre.
We will contact you in April to ask what distance you would like to enter.
What will the Wiggle Festival of Sport involve?
Included as part of the festival will be a huge schedule of different running activities, from one-mile fun runs to overnight ultras taking place on different days.
Road cyclists can take part in a range of sportives taking place on Saturday, from 25 to 102 miles. Open water swimming events take place on Friday, with complimentary coaches to full ironman distance swims provided.
Alongside the main sporting activities, weekend and day ticket holders can enjoy a range of fitness classes like Zumba, Pilates, Yoga, and Crossfit, as well as guided stretching and access to professional massage.
There will also be an array of quality bands, DJs, comedy, a huge selection of quality artisan food, communal barbeques (barbeque tickets sold separately) and talks by inspirational experts, sporting professionals, and industry insiders on the future of the sport.
There will also be access to a soothing wellness area to fully recharge.
A huge array of activities
Some of the biggest brands in cycling and tri-sports will be represented at the event, giving you the chance to try out the latest gear, bikes, and tech.
MTB enthusiasts will enjoy an exciting mountain bike demo with expert-led MTB rides, and a pump-track tuition session.
Thrill-seekers will find a huge array of challenging pursuits, from adrenaline-charged zip-lines to on-site climbing walls and tree-top adventures.
And there will be a huge range of free fun activities for the kids, with an expert-led junior MTB ride, sport-inspired entertainment, and a play and activity area for the under-fives.
The festival will culminate on the Sunday evening with a vibrant Colour Run when families and festival goers can take part in an inspirational mass-participation event full of colour and music.
Wiggle Festival of Sport Weekend tickets (no accommodation) details
1. Adult ticket (18 and over) = £130
2. Under 18 = £69 (max 2 per adult)
3. Under 5s = £0.1p (max 2 per adult)
Adults must be 18 and over. Youths are under 18 and can only be bought with at least 1 adult ticket. A maximum of 2 youth tickets are permitted per adult.
House, Lodge, Camper van and Camping tickets also available. Please see www.wiggle.co.uk/events.
Tickets for under 5s are £0.1p but must be purchased with at least one adult ticket, with a maximum of two under 5s per adult.
The packed three-days of sporting activity and fun takes place from August 7th to 9th 2020 with events for runners, cyclists, swimmers, and sports enthusiasts of all levels.
Taking place in a family-friendly atmosphere, the event is situated in the green grounds of Avon Tyrell Activity Centre within the stunning natural surroundings of Bransgore, Christchurch.
Weekend Festival-Only Tickets give you access to every day of the hotly-anticipated festival and include entry to the main sporting events taking place on each of the days.
Friday – Swim events
The Friday ticket is ideal for swimmers and triathletes looking to improve their stroke. Includes access to a choice of open water swimming events, 500m/1000m/1.2m/2.4m, as well as access to the festival from 12 noon – 9pm. Coach to and from swim venue included. We will contact you in April to ask what distance you would like to enter.
Saturday – Sportive and running events
Take advantage of a choice of sportives, from a casual 25-mile event up to a testing 102-mile epic. Saturday Day Tickets include a choice of sportive events, 25 miles/38 miles/82 miles/102 miles*. All distances are subject to change. Day ticket also includes access to the festival from 6am to 9pm.
We will contact you in April to ask what distance you would like to enter.
Sunday – Running events
Take part in a range of distance runs taking place throughout the day from 1.2-mile laps and upwards to technical 4-5k loops - all on-site at Avon Tyrell Activity Centre.
We will contact you in April to ask what distance you would like to enter.
What will the Wiggle Festival of Sport involve?
Included as part of the festival will be a huge schedule of different running activities, from one-mile fun runs to overnight ultras taking place on different days.
Road cyclists can take part in a range of sportives taking place on Saturday, from 25 to 102 miles. Open water swimming events take place on Friday, with complimentary coaches to full ironman distance swims provided.
Alongside the main sporting activities, weekend and day ticket holders can enjoy a range of fitness classes like Zumba, Pilates, Yoga, and Crossfit, as well as guided stretching and access to professional massage.
There will also be an array of quality bands, DJs, comedy, a huge selection of quality artisan food, communal barbeques (barbeque tickets sold separately) and talks by inspirational experts, sporting professionals, and industry insiders on the future of the sport.
There will also be access to a soothing wellness area to fully recharge.
A huge array of activities
Some of the biggest brands in cycling and tri-sports will be represented at the event, giving you the chance to try out the latest gear, bikes, and tech.
MTB enthusiasts will enjoy an exciting mountain bike demo with expert-led MTB rides, and a pump-track tuition session.
Thrill-seekers will find a huge array of challenging pursuits, from adrenaline-charged zip-lines to on-site climbing walls and tree-top adventures.
And there will be a huge range of free fun activities for the kids, with an expert-led junior MTB ride, sport-inspired entertainment, and a play and activity area for the under-fives.
The festival will culminate on the Sunday evening with a vibrant Colour Run when families and festival goers can take part in an inspirational mass-participation event full of colour and music.
Wiggle Festival of Sport Weekend tickets (no accommodation) details
1. Adult ticket (18 and over) = £130
2. Under 18 = £69 (max 2 per adult)
3. Under 5s = £0.1p (max 2 per adult)
Adults must be 18 and over. Youths are under 18 and can only be bought with at least 1 adult ticket. A maximum of 2 youth tickets are permitted per adult.
House, Lodge, Camper van and Camping tickets also available. Please see www.wiggle.co.uk/events.
Tickets for under 5s are £0.1p but must be purchased with at least one adult ticket, with a maximum of two under 5s per adult.
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