A POWYS soft drinks manufacturer has been announced as official hydration partner for Storm the Castle

Radnor, a family run, sustainably focused soft drinks manufacturer based in the wonderful Welsh rolling hills has been producing great tasting soft drinks for over 30 years.

Rooted to its community, Radnor have pledged to support several local events throughout the summer including the infamous ‘Storm the Castle’ in a recent partnership with Andali Events as their ‘Official Hydration Partner’.

Taking place on Sunday, April 23, Storm the Castle will be returning for its ninth year, hosted for the first time by Andali Events.

The popular run-bike-run format takes place in the winding streets and pretty lanes of Ludlow and the surrounding countryside, finishing in the majestic grounds of Ludlow Castle. 

Andali Events is strongly committed to ensuring that their events are accessible to as many people as possible, whether they are a complete novice, experienced amateur, or elite athlete.

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In addition to the standard route, 2023 sees the introduction of a brand-new short course option, featuring a 5km run, 22km bike and 2.5km run.

This is ideal for those who are new to duathlon or who are looking for a different sort of challenge, and the new format is already proving popular with new participants.

There is also the opportunity for children and young people to get involved with the reintroduction of the 800m ‘Radnor Rascals Junior Storm’ for kids up to 15 years of age, who will run one lap of the castle. 

Chris Butler, marketing manager at Radnor Hills said: “Supporting the local community has always been deeply ingrained in our Radnor ethos and we are thrilled to be partnering with such a fantastic event that inspires people to get outdoors, get active and challenge themselves.

"We are excited to be joining forces with Andali Events and we love that this year there is a way for everyone to get involved. We look forward to supporting all this year’s athletes along their Storm journey from the Radnor hydration stations, and wish everyone the best of luck”.

Within the grounds of the castle there will be an event village from 10am to 2pm on race day offering a range of activities including face painting and a bouncy castle.

There will also be a selection of food and drink stands including Radnor’s horse box bar which will be serving some delicious Heartsease Farm cocktails and Beefy Boys will also be serving up some of their famous burgers. 

Andali Events directors Andy Silvey and Harriet Dearden said: "We are thrilled to be partnering with Radnor and we are very grateful for their support.

"Storm The Castle and our other events are a great platform to showcase brilliant businesses from Ludlow and the local area, and we are excited that our athletes will be refreshed with Radnor products that are produced just a few miles away." 

All Radnor’s water bottles are 100% recyclable and there will be specific recycling bins placed across the course to ensure that all bottles are recycled correctly. 

Anyone looking to take on the challenge and tackle the castle, can sign up here.

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