Aviemore Triathlon
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Aviemore Triathlon - 13 September 2026
Aviemore Triathlon is an off-road triathlon based at the Badaguish Outdoor Centre in Glenmore Forest, within the Cairngorms National Park. The swim takes place in Loch Morlich, chosen for its water quality and setting. The event offers two race options and includes open water swimming, mountain biking on forest roads and singletrack, and trail running on forest paths and open hillside.
Distances
- Long Hard Durty 1000m Open Water Swim, 18km Mountain Bike, 9km Trail Run
- Short Fast Durty 500m Open Water Swim, 12km Mountain Bike, 5km Trail Run
Swims use deep water starts; wetsuits are compulsory. The Long Hard Durty swim is two laps, the Short Fast Durty swim is one lap. The bike sections mix forest roads, easier tracks and technical singletrack; the Long Hard course contains steeper red and black sections. Mountain bikes and helmets are compulsory on the Long Hard course; gravel bikes are not permitted on that distance. The Short Fast course is mostly blue standard and may be suitable for gravel bikes depending on rider skill.
The Long Hard Durty will host the British and Scottish Triathlon Cross Championship events for 2026. Entries close 8 September 2026. Entry benefits include full water safety cover, race medical first aid, chip timing, stocked aid stations, and a finisher's T-shirt or a donation to the nominated race charity.
The event applies sustainability measures: there will be no disposable cups at feed stations so competitors must carry their own, and race numbers are recyclable. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
