Nokia Outdoor Series invites you to test your fitness in some of the UK’s most popular sights. From June to September, athletes will have the chance to trek the Scottish Highlands, swim in the River Thames, and compete in a triathlon and half marathon. Keep a lookout on Sportsister to win free entries to all of these events.
The twentieth Nokia Windsor Triathlon kicks off the series and attracts 2,5000 competitors raise over £100,000 for charity. Then head to London for the Thames Swim, a brand new event that lets people splash into Britain’s most famous river for a two mile course.
For adventure racers, there is the Nokia Coast to Coast, a 100 mile trek across the Scottish Highlands. Competitors will have to bike, foot and kayak to make their way past Loch Ness, Glen Coe, the Great Glen, Fort William and Ben Nevis.
The final event brings the focus back to London for the The Royal Parks Foundation Half Marathon. The 13 mile race starts in Hyde Park and journeys past Buckingham Palace, the London Eye and the Houses of Parliament before finishing back in Hyde Park.
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Nokia designed the series with the help and expertise of many athletes, including Olympic silver medalist swimmer Keri-Anne Payne, marathon runner Dan Robinson, Richard Stannard, a former British Champion triathlete and adventure athlete, Bruce Duncan.
Nokia Brand Manager, Chris Jones said: “Each event has been handpicked for the Nokia Outdoor Series because they are great sporting events that bring together both competitors and spectators.
“The fantastic thing about the Outdoor Series is that it’s both challenging and accessible. Whether people are taking part or cheering on from the sidelines, they are both just as important to making each event very special. Nokia is extremely proud to be able to offer the chance for people to get involved in each of these fantastic outdoor adventures.”
The four events in the Nokia Outdoor Series are:
- Nokia Windsor Triathlon: June 13, 2024
- The Nokia Thames Swim: August 1, 2024
- Nokia Coast to Coast: September 18-19, 2010
- The Royal Parks Foundation Half Marathon: October 10, 2024
For more information: www.nokiaoutdoorseries.co.uk
Caitlin Ritchie, Sportsister
The Women’s Sports Magazine
