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6 reviews

4.8

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· 2025 Aquathon sprint 2026 ·
I absolutely loved this. Yes the water may not be great but I still loved it. Yes there’s an uphill to transition but that just made it fun. The volunteers are great. I went on my own and was so nervous but the people, staff and competitors made you feel like you were not alone. ...
I absolutely loved this. Yes the water may not be great but I still loved it. Yes there’s an uphill to transition but that just made it fun. The volunteers are great. I went on my own and was so nervous but the people, staff and competitors made you feel like you were not alone. Everything is well organised and the route is so easy to follow. Drink stations are plentiful. There was music, lots of food stalls (not expensive).

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4.8

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· 2025 ·
Really enjoyed this for one of my first events and would happily recommend to others. Lake was a little weedy but otherwise swim was excellent - two clearly marked laps. Transition is long, across grass and uphill but well marked out and good security. Run was two laps on the hil...
Really enjoyed this for one of my first events and would happily recommend to others. Lake was a little weedy but otherwise swim was excellent - two clearly marked laps. Transition is long, across grass and uphill but well marked out and good security. Run was two laps on the hilly side but well marked out and enjoyed seeing other runners from events out on the course too.

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Thanks for the great feedback! We're so pleased you enjoyed one of your first events with us and felt supported throughout. Noted on the weeds and the uphill transition—glad the clear marking and atmosphere helped. Hope to see you at another Castle event soon!

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Andy D.

4.4

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· 2025 Sprint Aquathlon ·
The race was ok. Swim was very weedy. Lots being brought up with each stroke. The run was brutal. That long climb up hill straight after 400m transition uphill. OUCH! Would benefit from being run the other way round to give us a flat start, a short steep up hill and a long down h...
The race was ok. Swim was very weedy. Lots being brought up with each stroke. The run was brutal. That long climb up hill straight after 400m transition uphill. OUCH! Would benefit from being run the other way round to give us a flat start, a short steep up hill and a long down hill.

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Thanks for the honest feedback! That hill after transition definitely doesn’t hold back. We’ll pass on your suggestion about reversing the run route—it’s a great point and could help ease runners into the course. Hope to see you back for another challenge soon!

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Bronze Visor

6 reviews

4.9

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· 2024 Aquathlon Sprint ·
Loved the event. Swim was fantastic- easy to navigate-perfect conditions Run was a 2 lap course - hilly but good fun Transition was good - loved the challenge
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Thank you so much for your review, we are so glad that you enjoyed the event this year. Thank you for your participation and we hope to see you again soon!

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3.8

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· 2024 Aquathlon Standard ·
no water in the taps in the loos. Even first thing in the morning! Water fountain would be good for spectators and competitors afterwards too many swimmers in first lap - difficult to swim properly very scenic run route fabulous

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Thank you so much for your review. We take all feedback into account and have made a note of your comments. We thank you so much for participating this year and we hope to see you again soon.