Devil's Aquathlon 2019
South West
6 October 2019
Event info
Date(s)
6 October 2019
Venue
Sandford Parks Lido
Sandford Lido Ltd
Sandford Parks Lido
Cheltenham
GL53 7PU
Sandford Lido Ltd
Sandford Parks Lido
Cheltenham
GL53 7PU
Results
Region
South West
Expected competitors
250
Results
Races and distances
01
Devil's Aquathlon
Race
Devil's Aquathlon
Race details
Stage
Swim
Run
Distance
2km
10km
Terrain, Surface
Pool
Run - Extreme
Off Road
Additional features
N/A
N/A
Stage
Swim
Distance
2km
Terrain, Surface
Pool
Additional features
N/A
Stage
Run
Distance
10km
Terrain, Surface
Run - Extreme
Off Road
Additional features
N/A
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02
Devil's Aquathlon (Shorter Distance)
Race
Devil's Aquathlon (Shorter Distance)
Race details
Stage
Swim
Run
Distance
400m
10km
Terrain, Surface
Pool
Run - Extreme
Off Road
Additional features
N/A
N/A
Stage
Swim
Distance
400m
Terrain, Surface
Pool
Additional features
N/A
Stage
Run
Distance
10km
Terrain, Surface
Run - Extreme
Off Road
Additional features
N/A
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Overview
The Devil’s Aquathlon is a tough swimming and running challenge which raises funds for two charities and is designed for competitors aged 19 and above (or 17 and above for shorter swim distance) who enjoy a personal or team challenge. The event starts with a 2km swim in the lidos 50m main pool. The heating to the main pool will have been turned off at the end of our summer season (Monday 30th September) and the water temperature will have dropped to about 20C. Wetsuits are advisable but not mandatory.Event Distances:Option 1 - 2km swim, 10km runOption 2 - 400m swim, 10km runThe event starts with the swim in the 50m main pool and competitors then run up to the Devil’s Chimney on Leckhampton Hill, before returning to finish in the Lido grounds. A route map for the event will be available at least 2 months prior to the event.The Devil's Aquathlon is managed in partnership with Sandford Lido Ltd (Registered charity #1052203) and Cobalt Unit Appeal Fund (Registered charity #1090790)
Event features
Aid stations
Catering
Chip Timing
Prizes
Results on website
Secure transition
Showers
Toilets
Contacts