The Challenge
What is the challenge?
The Norfolk Superhero is a team event consisting of either male, female or mixed pairs.
Teams of two must complete the whole course together in order to qualify for one or more of the trophies.
Swim Leg
1 Mile
Start from Gun Hill to the quay at
Burnham Overy Staithe with the incoming tide.
The Greshams
Kayak Leg
4 Miles
Course your way through the
creeks of Burnham Overy Staithe.
The Barratt & Cooke
Cycle Leg
45 Miles
Follow a circular route on North Norfolk's most scenic roads..
The Holkham
Run Leg
8 Miles
Run across tracks, sand, mud
and marsh to the finish!
Who is doing it?
This event is for TEAMS OF TWO people only.
We invite back everyone who took part the previous year. Once we have an idea of numbers we are able to invite people off our waiting list. We always wish we could accommodate everyone, but we are very limited on numbers due to physical space and the tide.
To join our waiting list, please email nick@norfolksuperhero.co.uk
When is it?
The next challenge will take place on Saturday 18th June 2022.
Approximate start time is 9.15am. More information to follow.
What is the schedule?
FRIDAY 17TH JUNE
18.30pm
Safety Briefing
This is compulsory for all participants and volunteers
19.00pm
St Pierre Pasta Party
A chance to feed your bodies with energy before the challenge the next day!
SATURDAY 18TH JUNE
7.00am
HQ Open
Pick up your timing chips from the HQ Marquee
9.15-9.30am approx
Board boats / Walk out
All competitors to board boats or walk out (tide dependant).
10.30am approx
Start Race
Start race from Gun Hill (tide and weather dependant).
19.00pm
RQ Capital Hero Worshippers Supper
Please make sure you have booked any tickets for friends and family (you have one in your race pack as part of your entry).
19.30pm
Prizegiving
Presentation of all competitor awards.
20.30pm
The Hoste After Party Music & Dancing
Relax and celebrate an eventful day with dancing and music.
AWARDS & TROPHIES
The Lady Hamilton Cup
Fastest female team
The Lord Nelson Cup
Fastest male team
The Dame Edna Trophy
Fastest mixed team
Zimmer Winner
First team home with a combined age of over 100 years
The Rosie Award
First all female team home with a combined age of over 100 years
The Local Heroes Award
First team home where both members live full time in Norfolk
The Wensum
First team home consisting of two generations of the same family
Spirit of Superhero Award
Decided by committee
(the most contested prize!)