A new sporting event is set to take place in Wiltshire next summer.

The Bowood House Triathlon, organised by Swim Bike RunThrough, is due to take place on Saturday, June 21.

Held in the grounds of Bowood House and gardens, the event will offer participants two race distances: Sprint and Super Sprint.

Competitors will begin with an open-water swim in Bowood Lake, with distances set at 750m for the Sprint and 400m for the Super Sprint.

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The race will then move to a closed-road cycling route through the estate’s pathways, with six laps for the Sprint and three laps for the Super Sprint.

The triathlon will conclude with a multi-terrain run through Bowood's landscapes, with two laps for the Sprint and one lap for the Super Sprint.

The Bowood House Triathlon is designed to cater to both experienced triathletes and newcomers.

For more information, visit swim.bikerunthrough.co.uk/events/bowood-house-triathlon.

The event will focus on "safety, community, and inclusivity," offering fully supported routes, professional timing, and "lively spectator support" throughout the day.

Bowood House, known for its historic charm and natural beauty, will provide the backdrop for the event.

Whether taking part in the race or watching from the sidelines, visitors will have the opportunity to explore the estate’s grounds and gardens.

Participants will receive a race pack, which includes a finisher’s medal, branded merchandise, and post-race refreshments.

The Bowood House Triathlon is part of Swim Bike RunThrough's mission to "inspire active lifestyles and create unforgettable experiences".

Entries for the event are now open, with a limited number of spaces available.

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Swim Bike RunThrough, part of the UK's largest running events company, RunThrough, will organise several events in 2025.

These include the Thorpe Park Sprint Triathlon, the London Aquathlon, and the Guildford Triathlon and Kids Aquathlon.

RunThrough, under the parent brand GW Active, hosts 270 events with 285,000 individual runners entering an event this year.

The company, founded in 2012 by former international runners Matt Wood and Ben Green, aims to inspire a more active nation through running.

The duo, from the North West, started the company to share their passion for running with as many people as possible.

RunThrough's mission is to provide quality, inclusive event experiences for runners of all ages and abilities, and to be a leading voice within the endurance and mass participation industries.

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