Applecross Duathlon
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Applecross Duathlon
The Applecross Duathlon is a community multisport event held on the Applecross peninsula in Wester Ross, Scottish Highlands, with Hartfield House as the venue, start and finish location. The 2026 edition is scheduled for 19 September 2026. Entries open on 6 June via SiEntries.
The event combines a run and a bike leg with significant ascent and coastal scenery. The course totals about 3,300 feet of ascent and descent and follows routes across the peninsula and along the coast of Loch Torridon, with views toward the Skye Cuillin. Key course details include:
- Run: 14.3 km (just under 9 miles), ascent 471 m
- Bike: 24.1 km (15 miles), ascent 538 m
Competitors leave from Hartfield House, about 1 km inland from Applecross Bay, and follow an ancient right of way north across wild terrain to the north coast before returning on a coastal road to the finish at Hartfield House. The route reaches approximately 260 m at one of its climbs and includes a transition area at Arrina on the north coast.
There are two entry options, Race and Challenge, with the Challenge intended for those who expect to take longer on the course. Registration, refreshments and prize giving are organised at Hartfield House. Hartfield House hostel is reserved for competitors and offers a range of accommodation options, including family rooms with en-suite facilities. Entry fees are £35 for adults and £10 for under 16s. All event profit supports the Applecross Sports and Wellbeing Association. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
