Strength of Spirit Games

The Rehabilitation Triathlon hosted by the Royal Navy

Thursday 27 June 2024, 11am to 5pm on Plymouth Hoe

Come and show your support and admiration to the participants of the Rehabilitation Triathlon, hosted by the Royal Navy, sponsored by AECOM and The Royal Marines Charity. A triathlon that will get the crowds excitement going as you see the pure determination and commitment of those competing in the event.

Take part in the Rehabilitation Triathlon

If you would like to take part in the Rehabilitation Triathlon, you can register your place on Eventbrite. Event race manual, detailing timings and important race day information, will be sent to participants following registration.

What's taking place

Over 100 participants from the UK Tri-Services and Veterans will attend this event, along with International teams from the United States Marine Corps' and Royal Netherlands Marine Corps'.

The event will have full and sprint distances with participants competing in 6 different categories dependent upon the nature of injury and their physical ability. A team relay (2/3 competitors) event is also available over the full distance.

Distances

Sprint Distance: Pool Swim - 200 metres / Bike - 6.6 km / Row - 2.5 km

Full Distance: Pool Swim - 400 metres / Bike - 13.2 km / Row - 5 km

Locations

The swim will take place in the art-deco Tinside Lido. The cycle will consist of a time trial across Plymouth Hoe. The row will be static on rowing machines in a marquee positioned on the Hoe promenade.

Awards Ceremony

The all-important Awards Ceremony will be held on the main stage on Plymouth Hoe. This incredible event is hosted by the Royal Navy, supported by Plymouth City Council and sponsored by The Royal Marines Charity and AECOM.

Food and drink

You'll find a great range of food and drink available to purchase from the C&G Catering stalls across the Hoe. Please try using cash to make your purchases from the food and drink stalls as there can sometimes be signal issues on site.

It is recommended that you bring along your own reusable coffee cups and water bottles - there is a free water fill station which can be found next to the Plymouth Naval Memorial to help you stay hydrated!

Come and watch!

This is a hugely exciting event to watch and show your support as you see the pure determination and commitment of these outstanding athletes as they push through each element of this adaptive triathlon.

As part of this Strength of Spirit Games, the day will also include The Plymouth School Sports Partnership Junior Rowing Challenge from 10am to 11.15am for the younger athletes. There will be charity stalls to visit and a variety of vendors to keep hunger at bay.