The Challenge
The quadrathlon consists of:
Swim - 1 mile from Gun Hill to the quay at Burnham Overy Staithe with the incoming tide.
Kayak - 4 mile course through the creeks of Burnham Overy Staithe.
Cycle - A new 45 mile circular route on North Norfolk’s most scenic roads.
Run - 8 miles across tracks, sand, mud and marsh.
After the event enjoy a massage from one of our specialist sports physios and join in the fun and entertainment with your family and friends at the fabulous Superhero Prize Giving Party.
This is a team event consisting of pairs either of male, female or mixed. Teams must complete the whole course together in order to qualify for one or more of the trophies.
The start of the 2011 Norfolk Superhero. Photograph courtesy of Harry Cory Wright.
The 5 categories with winners, trophies and prizes are:
The Lord Nelson Trophy – 2 men
The Lady Hamilton Cup – 2 women
The Dame Edna Trophy – mixed team
The Local Heroes Award – 1st team home where both members live full time in Norfolk
Zimmer Winner – 1st team home with a combined age of over 100
Plus, possibly the most contested bonus prize:
Spirit of Superhero - decided by committee (last won in 2011 by Alan Hill and Matt Bickerton)