This rural and scenic destination provides a fabulous setting which host numerous outdoor sporting events for beginners through to those seeking more of a challenge.
Popular sports in Rutland include cycling, fishing, sailing, running, triathlons, open water swimming, water sports and many more.
There is a weekly parkrun at Rutland Water every Saturday at 9am starting at Normanton Church. Parkrunners can register for free via the parkrun UK website and need to bring a hard copy of their barcode. The parkrun attracts all ages and abilities who walk, jog or run the 3 miles, from babies in buggies to Nordic walkers, there is also provision for all abilities – and everyone is encouraged back to the restaurant for a drink and a chat afterwards. Junior parkrun happens every Sunday, also at Normaton at 9am, but a shorter distance of 2km and lots more cheering! £1 all day parking for park runners on the day.
• Rutland Marathon: 1500-2000 participants + spectators
• Spring Half Marathon: approx. 1500 participants + spectators
• 10k Night Run: 500 participants
• Vitruvian Triathlon: 1100-200 participants + spectators
• Dambuster Triathlon: 800 – 1000 participants + spectators
• Swim Rutland: 700 -1000 participants + spectators
• Night Swim: 200 participants
• Rutland – Melton International CiCLE Classic
• UK Windsurfing Association: 50 – 100 participants
• World Lure Championships (Fishing): 120 participants in 2018
• AW AirFlo International (Fishing): 200 participants
Proudly hosting athlete focussed events in and around the county of Rutland, including triathlons, walks, swims and walks. This year you will see the return of some established favourites alongside some newer offerings, find the perfect event for your next sporting challenge!
05/05/2024
Multum Gin Parvo and Stapleford Estate have joined forces to bring you their first Gin Run!
05/05/2024 - 06/05/2024
In a galaxy not so far far away, celebrate Star Wars day in full ‘force’ at award winning Rumble Live Action Gaming. Come and fight against the forces of evil in these special star wars themed missions and encounter stormtroopers plus other surprise Star Wars characters.
10/05/2024 - 12/05/2024
A brand new weekend full of Triathlon, Running and Swimming events at the incredible Burghley House.
18/05/2024 - 31/05/2024
Rutland Walking and Cycling Festival 2024
22/06/2024
A summer 10km run around the shoreline of Rutland Water.
Panoramic views across Rutland Water awaits with hundreds of other athletes enjoying an early summer race.
Athletes run from Whitwell to Normanton Church.
23/06/2024
Sprint and Standard distance triathlon with a beautiful swim locations, fast and interesting closed road bike course and stunning lakeside run route.
The Dambuster triathlon is a 2025 European Standard Distance Championship qualifying event.
Athletes travel from across the country to take part in the Dambuster Triathlon where you can expect one of the uk’s finest triathlon events.
18/07/2024
An open water swim adventure to the Water tower in the middle of Rutland Water.
04/08/2024
500m, 2km, 4km & 8km
Hundreds of swimmers join us at Rutland Water each year to enjoy the adventure and swim across this extraordinary reservoir.
SwimRutland has been a huge part of the UK open water swim calendar since 2015 helping thousands of swimmers achieves something extraordinary. With distance options for everyone we make open water accessible to anyone.
31/08/2024
Each year hundreds swim into the Night at Rutland NightSwim.
Rumble Live Action Gaming Rutland Water, Sykes Lane, Oakham, UK
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