THE CASTLES CHALLENGE

The Castles Challenge is a triathlon race series that will take place on the weekend of 27 & 28 July 2013 at Bamburgh Castle in Northumberland. Originally setup in 2009, the series comprises Junior Triathlons, a Sprint Triathlon and also a Middle Distance (Half Iron) Triathlon. The swim, bike and run courses offer stunning scenery linking up some of Northumberland’s finest landmarks.

Lying in the shadow of the mighty Bamburgh Castle, Bamburgh Cricket Club is the headquarters for the Castles Challenge Triathlon Series and serves as the transition area for the races and provides a amazing backdrop for the finish line. The stunning footage below was taken 2 days before the 2012 event. The run section of this year’s Middle Distance Triathlon will pass through the grounds of the castle, so for anyone doing this race, here’s a taster of where you’ll be running! This outstanding footage also shows the swim course, transition and the location of the finish area on the Green next to the castle.

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Junior races will take place on the Saturday lunchtime with the Adult Sprint Racing taking place at 5pm followed by a post race presentation party. There will be lots of activities with food & entertainment throughout the weekend, so it will be a great place to be with a real buzz!

With stunning trails, fabulous views and the excellent facilities of Bamburgh, competitors are guaranteed to be finishing on a high!

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About Bamburgh Castle

Once home to the kings of ancient Northumbria, Bamburgh Castle is one of Northumberland’s most iconic landmarks and also one of the largest inhabited castles in the country. It spans nine acres high up on it’s rocky plateau where it has watched over the Northumberland coastline for many centuries and has featured in several big screen movies. For more information on this fine coastal castle, please visit the Bamburgh Castle website.