The Challenge
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.
What is the challenge?
The Living Leader
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
Follow a circular route on North Norfolk's most scenic roads to
the finish.
Who is doing it?
This event is for TEAMS OF TWO people only.
Our 2020 event is 'Invite 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.
To view the 2019 Competitor List please click here - 2019 COMPETITOR LIST
When is it?
The next race is Saturday 27th June 2020.
Approximate start time is 10.30am. More information to follow.
What is the schedule?
FRIDAY 26th JUNE 2020
15.00pm - 18.00pm
Check in Open
Check in is at the HQ Marquee.
Please park in the top car park opposite the village hall.
17.30pm
Marshall Safety Briefing
This is compulsory for all our wonderful marshalls.
18.30pm
Safety Briefing
This is compulsory for all competitors and volunteers.
19.00pm
St Pierre Pasta Party
A chance to feed your bodies with energy before the race the next day!
SATURDAY 27th JUNE 2020
8.00am
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
Spirit of Superhero Award
Decided by committee
(the most contested prize!)
The Wensum
First team home consisting of two generations of the same family
The Wooden Spoon
Last Team Home