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Superhero Tri, powered by Marvel, returns to Dorney Lake, Windsor on Saturday August 16, 2025. A stellar line-up of paralympic sporting heroes who medalled in Paris have signed up to support the event, which is the UK’s only mass participation sports event for people with disabilities. Among them Paralympic, World and European table tennis champion Will Bayley, Paralympic and World rowing champion Laura Sugar and Paralympic and World cycling champion James Ball will take their place at the start line alongside over 5,000 ‘everyday superheroes’.
Now in its eighth year, the Superhero Tri sees ‘Sidekicks’ helping their loved ones complete the course, giving families and friends the opportunity to experience the thrill of participation together.
Established by Paralympian Sophia Warner in 2016, Superhero Tri is dedicated to the 16.1 million* people across the UK living with disabilities and offers a choice of three distances:
- Sprint Superhero Tri: Swim 150m, Bike 3km, Push/Run 1km
- Half Superhero Tri: Swim 400m, Bike 10km, Push/Run 2.5km
- Full Superhero Tri: Swim 750m, Bike 20km, Push/Run 5km
Participants can fly solo and take on all three stages – swim, cycle and push/run – or share the fun with their sidekick teammates to tow, push or pull them around the course.
Gadgets, gizmos and costumes galore
Absolutely anything goes when it comes to adaptive equipment, gadgets and gizmos to power people round the course. From wheelchairs mounted on surfboards to side-by-side trikes and buggies hitched to bicycles, participants are encouraged to use their imagination. Participants can take as long as they wish with whatever kit they need and Marvel super hero outfits are strongly encouraged with adults, children and even animal supporters wearing masks, capes and costumes.
Deborah Armstrong, Senior Vice President, Disney Advertising EMEAand Country Manager UK & Ireland said: “Every year it’s fantastic to see all the superheroes have so much fun in a fully inclusive environment at Superhero Tri. Our storytelling and much-loved characters continue to be a force for good, inspiring people to unleash their inner superhero and experience the power of sport. We’re wishing everyone competing the best of luck this year and can’t wait to see all the incredible outfits!”
“The Superhero Tri removes all barriers to participation and gives everyone with a disability the thrill of a mass-participation sports event,” says Sophia Warner, Paralympian and founder of the Superhero Tri. “Competing alongside their families and friends, the community spirit shines through as people come together to cover the course. We have families returning year after year to feel the excitement of the day and enjoy being the centre of attention as they show off their amazing sports skills and super hero outfits.”
As well as completing the Superhero Tri, visitors will have the unique opportunity to complete their Marvel Avengers Training alongside superheroes Spider-Man and Thor, helping inspire participants to unleash their inner superpowers.
Another highlight will see Clare Balding CBE – a longtime Superhero Series supporter who hasn’t missed an event – bestowing the honour of a Golden Cape on seven spectacular Superheroes in recognition of their determination, community spirit or fundraising achievements.
Celebrity Team Captains
Among the participants will be 30 small teams, each captained by a disability athlete or advocate. Bringing skills as diverse as rowing, cycling, swimming, dressage and shot put, table tennis, wheelchair basketball and paratriathlon, there are 20 celebrity captains new to Superhero Tri this year. This includes Paralympic, World and European table tennis champion Will Bayley, Paralympic, World, European and Commonwealth swimming champion Maisie Summers-Newton MBE, Paralympic, World, Commonwealth and European paratriathlon champion Dave Ellis, Paralympic swimming medallist and European champion Callie-Ann Warrington, Multi-Paralympic swimming and paratriathlon medallist Claire Cashmore, and influencers Hannah and Becky Cheetham.
Lining up alongside them are ten Superhero Tri team captains returning to Dorney Lake including comedian and TV presenter Alex Brooker, sports reporter Jordan Jarrett-Bryan and chef and TV presenter Briony May Williams.
“Our Celebrity Team captains bring excitement and inspiration to the day,” continues Sophia. “This year we have 20 para-athletes who medalled at Paris 2024 joining us. Most of them were in the crowd at London 2012 and 12 years on achieved their dream, fulfilling the legacy of the London games. Superhero Tri is my legacy for everyday superheroes who I know will be inspired by seeing their Paralympian heroes in action.”
To find out more, please click here: https://superheroseries.co.uk/superhero-tri-2025