Strength of Spirit Games
Rehabilitation Triathlon hosted by the Royal Navy
Thursday 26 June 2025 on Plymouth Hoe
The Strength of Spirit Games – Rehabilitation Triathlon, hosted by the Royal Navy, sponsored by AECOM and the Royal Marines Charity returns to Plymouth Hoe and Tinside Lido this summer. As part of Armed Forces Week celebrations, the triathlon will take place on Thursday 26 June 2025.
Join us to show your support for the incredible participants – service personnel in recovery and medically discharged veterans – who will compete in swim, bike, and row events. Witness their unwavering determination and commitment in this truly inspiring event.
Event Information
Date: Thursday 26 June 2025
Location: Plymouth Hoe
Entry Criteria: This is a tri-service adaptive event, open to service personnel in recovery and medically discharged veterans. Full and sprint distances plus team relay options are available.Complete the Strength of Spirit games - Rehabilitation Triathlon registration form to confirm your place at this year's event.
Event Timetable
9am - Participant registration opens
11am - Participant briefing in front of main stage
11.15 - Event starts at Tinside Lido
5pm - Award presentations from the main stage, with the Royal Marine Band Plymouth performing prior to the medal ceremony
Junior Rowing Challenge
For the second year running, we welcome 150 children from military families, as they take part in the thrilling Junior Rowing Challenge on Plymouth hoe, sponsored by AECOM and organised by the Plymouth School Sports Partnership, on Plymouth Hoe. This exciting event will have pupils from over 20 primary schools competing in the demanding rowing challenge. Come and cheer them on from 10am to 11.15am with their awards ceremony taking place on the main stage at 11.45am.
Race Details
Swimming at Tinside Lido
The action kicks off at 11am from the historic Tinside Lido, a Grade II listed, Art Deco saltwater pool with breath-taking views of Plymouth Sound National Marine Park. Fully accessible, this iconic venue provides the perfect setting for the opening swim.
Cycling on Plymouth Hoe
Competitors will then take to the Hoe promenade, navigating a thrilling cycle course that runs across and around the back of Plymouth Hoe.
Rowing Challenge
The final stage will see participants battle it out on static rowing machines before making their way to the finishing line.
Awards Ceremony
The main stage will host the all-important awards ceremony, where competitors will be recognised for their achievements and receive their well-deserved awards. The ceremony will begin with a performance from the Royal Marine Band Plymouth
Refreshments
There will be food and drink available from C&G Catering, who will be selling a selection of hot food, including wood fired pizza, plus ice cream, cakes and hot and cold drinks
Thank you to our sponsors and partners
A huge thank you to our sponsors and partners for supporting this incredible event. Your contributions help make this inspiring triathlon possible.
Headline Sponsors
Defence Recovery
Delivery Partners
