New Olympic-distance race coming to Sussex this month: the Arundel Castle Triathlon
Race starts with a swim in the River Arun and finishes close to medieval castle, with organisers planning to make it into a major race for 2015
If you’re based near Sussex and (like us) are a fan of castle-themed triathlons then this should be of interest – the new Arundel Castle Triathlon, being held on 20 July.
The Olympic-distance race starts with an out-and-back 1.5km swim in the River Arun, followed by a 40km cycle taking in the villages of Storrington, Amberley & Houghton and finishes with a new 10km run in two 5km laps around Swanbourne Lake and through the Norfolk Estate, before eventually passing the castle and finishing on a closed road section of the town’s square.
The organisers say they still have a small number of entries available at a reduced rate for this year’s race, and are planning to expand it into a major event for 2015. The race HQ, the transition and finish areas are all located in or close to the medieval castle’s grounds.
For more info head to www.rawenergypursuits.co.uk.
Jamie Beach
Former digital editor 
