2025: Raced, Conquered, Celebrated — Now Let’s Plan 2026
The 2025 Castle Race Series season wrapped up in spectacular style at Hever Castle, with over 20,000 athletes racing across our stunning venues and raising over £40,000 for Alzheimer’s Research UK. Discover highlights, new 2026 qualifiers, and limited-time 20% off entries.
Hever race report
On Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th September, we hosted our final multisport festival of the year at Hever Castle, Kent! Athletes from far and wide joined us for a weekend of fun filled racing!
It was a busy weekend with over 7,000 athletes and their supporters joining us at the beautiful and historic Hever Castle to swim, bike and run.
To find out more check out our race report.
TWO BTF AGE-GROUP QUALIFIERS FOR 2026
Castle Race Series has been awarded two British Triathlon Age-Group Major Event Qualifiers for 2026 — giving athletes the chance to qualify for Team GB at two iconic venues:
Belvoir Castle Triathlon – 18 July 2026
European Sprint Distance Triathlon Qualifier
Hever Castle Triathlon – 27 September 2026
World Standard Distance Aquabike Qualifier
These honours recognise the outstanding courses and athlete experience Castle Race Series is known for.
20% OFF ALL 2026 ENTRIES
Secure your next castle adventure today and save 20% on all 2026 multisport races — triathlon, duathlon, aquabike, aquathlon, swim, and run.
From Hever to Chantilly, your next finish line awaits. Don’t miss out — this offer ends soon!
RACING FOR A CURE: £40K FOR ALZHEIMER’S RESEARCH UK
This season, over 150 Castle Race Series athletes have raced with purpose, supporting Alzheimer’s Research UK across Lough Cutra, Chantilly, Cholmondeley, Belvoir, and Hever and raising over £40,000 throughout the season.
From first-timers to pros like Callum Stedman, these fundraisers turned endurance into impact — raising awareness and vital funds for dementia research.
Join #TeamARUK in 2026 and make your race matter.
SWIM COACHING WITH SWIMTREK
Build your open water swimming skills on a SwimTrek coaching camp. Train with expert coaches in stunning locations in the Mediterranean.
Designed for all levels, SwimTrek’s coaching camps help you prepare for races, or develop your technique and confidence.
With expert technique, video analysis, seminars, and pool and open water sessions, you’ll gain the physical and mental skills needed for your next big swim.
FREE CYCLING GLOVES
Scimitar leads the way in custom cycling kit. Order your club’s cycling jerseys and receive a free pair of cycling gloves with every one.
Designed for comfort, durability, and performance, our kit keeps your team riding strong.
Get in touch today to claim this exclusive offer.
TURBO TRAINER FOR WINTER
Want to start using a Turbo Trainer?
We know it can be hard to keep your training mileage up in the darker months so if you want to keep you on track with your training, here at Adventure Kit Hire we have a wide range of Turbo Trainers for hire over the winter.
10% Discount off any Turbo Trainer Hire CASTLE10
SUNNY TRAINING CAMPS
No one likes it when it gets colder, and you have to put all your layers on or train indoors.
Extend your warm weather season by joining Tri Training Harder on one of their coach-led training camps.
You can wear short sleeves while benefiting from their expert knowledge and completing intensive training with them.
RACE FOR FREE
Want a free race entry next season? Join our Trading Places Scheme!
Volunteer for just one day at any of our events and earn a free race place at any Castle Race Series venue in 2026.
Enjoy free camping, exclusive perks, and a behind-the-scenes look at what makes race day magic happen.
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