In Ireland, James Carron set the tone for the season. Taking on the formidable Gauntlet distance, he admitted, “Dementia scares me more than this 70-mile triathlon.” His honesty and courage captured hearts and donations alike. James’s challenge became a rallying point for friends and family—proof that fear can fuel action and inspire hope.

At Cholmondeley Castle, the festival feel met powerful purpose. Transparent pledges across multiple disciplines made it easy for families, clubs, and workplaces to unite their efforts—training, racing, and fundraising together.

Each Cheshire race day becomes another chapter in a collective story of endurance and empathy, one that pushes us all closer to a cure.

At Hever Castle, more than 80 athletes proudly wore Alzheimer’s Research UK colours, racing in memory of grandparents, parents, and friends. Lakeside starts and castle-gate finishes set the stage for moving moments of remembrance, as the collective spirit of Team ARUK shone brightly—powerful proof that visibility drives change.

Among the standouts, Malcolm Corbett conquered the Gauntlet distance, dedicating every kilometre to progress. Jordan Sibley completed his first Olympic triathlon, using training updates to inspire donations and community support. Gareth Sylvester-Bradley led the way in fundraising, raising nearly £7,000 through his Olympic-distance effort. Meanwhile, newcomers Soley Austin and Megan Jackson embraced their Sprint+ challenges with passion and purpose—showing that every stroke, step, and pedal truly counts.

If you’re inspired by these athletes, you can support them directly through their fundraising pages—or consider making your own race with Castle Race Series count for something bigger by joining #TeamARUK in 2026.

Find out more about Alzheimer’s Research UK and how you can get involved.