All you need to know about the Strength of Spirit Games 2026
- Jun 11
- 3 min read
Updated: 35 minutes ago
Where and when is it?
The Strength of Spirit Games Rehabilitation Triathlon takes place on Thursday
25 June, 9am to 5.30pm at Tinside Lido and on Plymouth Hoe. Spectators can watch competitors swim from the Sun Terrace at Tinside Lido.
What’s On
Visitors can look forward to a thrilling day at the Strength of Spirit Games Rehabilitation Triathlon, hosted by the Royal Navy and sponsored by Defence Recovery, where participants will compete in the swim, cycle and row events. Teams include international representatives from the Royal Netherlands Marine Corps. There will be a range of charity stalls to explore along the Hoe promenade.
Event Timetable
· 8am - Participant registration opens
· 8.45am race brief
· First wave begins at 9am
· Speeches and award presentations from the main stage on completion.
Junior Rowing Challenge
The Strength of Spirit Games will once again welcome children from military families, representing 24 local primary schools, who will take part in the exciting Junior Rowing Challenge, organised by the Plymouth School Sports Partnership.
The Junior Rowing Challenge runs from 10am to 11.15am on Plymouth Hoe, with the awards being presented at 11.45am. For further information visit.
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.
We'd also encourage you to 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!
For further information visit plymoutharmedforcesday.co.uk/food-drink
How to get here
There are plenty of ways to travel to the Strength of Spirit Games on Plymouth Hoe including bus, train, car, ferry, car, bike or by foot.
Find more details at plymoutharmedforcesday.co.uk/how-to-get-here
Access Information
The Strength of Spirit Games takes place on Plymouth Hoe, which is accessible to all with wide tarmac paths. All paths are suitable for wheelchairs and prams. There are grassy areas too and some seating.
For further information visit plymoutharmedforcesday.co.uk/access-information
Road closures
The following road closures will be in place for the Strength of Spirit Games Rehabilitation Triathlon on Thursday 25 June.
· Lockyer Street / Osbourne Place
From junction with Citadel Road to entrance to the Hoe, road closure and parking suspension from 8.30am to 4.30pm on 26 June 2026.
· Hoe Road
From Hoe Approach to the junction with Madeira Road. Directional closure between Hoe Approach and Citadel mound from 8.30pm to 4.30pm on 25 June 2026, parking restriction from 9am on 25 June 2026 to 4.30pm on 25 June 2026.
· Full road closure between Citadel mound and Madeira Road roundabout from 8.30am to 4.30pm and parking suspension from 7am to 4.30pm on 25 June 2026.
· Citadel Road
From the junction of Lockyer Street to Hoe Approach. Directional closure from 8.30am to 4.30pm on 25 June 2026, parking restriction from 9am on 24 June 2026 to 4.30pm on 25 June 2026.
· Hoe Approach
Directional closure from 8.30am to 4.30pm on 25 June 2026.
· Disabled parking for blue badge holders is still available on site via the Elliot Street entrance on 25 June 2026.
For further information visit plymoutharmedforcesday.co.uk/safety-information
While you're staying in the city, be sure to check out all the things to do, as well as where to shop and grab a bite to eat.
Thank you to our sponsors Defence Recovery, and delivery partners South West Highways and Plymouth Active and Samworth Brothers Cornwall.
The Strength of Spirit Games are part of Armed Forces Week in Plymouth, including Armed Forces Day in association with Babcock International Group, on Saturday 27 June.
For more information visit plymoutharmedforcesday.co.uk