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Castle Howard
Castle Howard, United Kingdom
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Castle Howard
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Castle Run Series
Sunday 22nd July 2018
The Castle Howard Half Marathon will see competitors undertake 2 laps of a spectator friendly almost entirely off road 10.5K circuit. Starting on the North Lawn, a few yards from the main entrance to the castle, competitors initially head downhill towards the Boathouse and Lake before circumnavigating the enchanting woodland garden of Ray Wood. The next 5K is on a network of estate tracks and bridle paths that wind their way in a clockwise direction, always in sight of the impressive Mausoleum, passing through the ancient Bog Hall, Spring Wood, Alamo Trekking Centre and High Gaterley Farm. At the 7K point and just after the well stocked Feed Station, competitors enter the aptly named Pretty Wood passing the Temple of the Four Faces and a couple of curious pyramids. The last 1.5K of the route builds through the formal gardens of the estate starting with New River Bridge and moving onto the South Lake, The Atlas Fountain and the South Lawn. A final, cruel, climb to the top of Ray Wood is a precursor to a view of the Finish Line from the reservoir at the top of the hill. Lap 1 complete, runners then rejoin the same circuit for their second before entering the 500m long spectator lined finishing straight, crossing the finish line with the world famous castle backdrop, to receive their medal and classy finishing line banquet!
About Castle Howard
With Yorkshire being voted the third best region for travel in 2014 by Lonely Planet magazine (being edged by Australia and India), there’s never been a better time to visit God’s Own County and Castle Howard.
The construction of Castle Howard took more than 100 years before being finally completed in the 18th Century, and spanned the lifetime of three earls and numerous architects, although Sir John Vanbrugh is credited with the original design. The Great Lake is the setting for the swim section of the triathlon.
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Castle Howard, United Kingdom
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Castle Run Series
Penshurst, United Kingdom
New for 2018 Castle Run Series is bringing stunning off-road half marathon and 10k runs to iconic castles in the UK, Ireland and France. Alongside Castle Triathlon Series, the runs will form part of a series of multisport festivals for all the family.
24th June – Cholmondeley Castle (Cheshire)
Cholmondeley Castle Half Marathon and 10k will take place during the long, bucolic days of June. Starting next to the castle’s cricket pitch, competitors will take on the spectator friendly run course, taking in the lake, Cholmondeley Castle, the stunning Cheshire countryside and quaint villages with locals cheering you on. As the runners cross the finish line with the castle as the backdrop, they will be welcomed with a medal and the now-famous finishing line banquet.
22nd July – Castle Howard (Yorkshire)
The Castle Howard Half Marathon and 10k are truly memorable races on the southern border of the North York Moors through the Howardian Hills. The rapturous reception afforded to previous Castle Howard Triathlons has led to this weekend event to be known as the sporting event of the North! The spectacular run course takes runners through the undulating Howardian Hills, through the stunning Castle Howard estate made famous by Brideshead Revisited and boasts a finish that tops everything off in style – right in front of the main doors of the house.
26th August - Chateau de Chantilly (France)
Alongside the Chateau de Chantilly Triathlon, Castle Run Series brings its unique and iconic half –marathon and 10k across the Channel to Chantilly on the August Bank Holiday weekend. Just 40 miles north of Paris, the truly beautiful Chateau de Chantilly plays host to a spectator-friendly run course, with the Louis IV Chateau and gardens as the backdrop. Through woodland, formal gardens, and past the lake, the varied half-marathon ends with a spectacular Chateau backdrop, where runners receive their medal and enjoy a finishing line banquet.