Aviemore Triathlon
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About the race
Aviemore Triathlon takes place on 12 September 2027 around Loch Morlich and the Glenmore Forest, based at the Badaguish Outdoor Centre in the Cairngorms National Park. The event combines an open water swim in Loch Morlich with off-road mountain biking and trail running through forest tracks and open hill sections. The event offers two race options: - Long Hard Durty - 1000m swim, 18km mountain bike, 9km run - Short Fast Durty - 500m swim, 12km mountain bike, 5km run Swims are open water with deep water starts and wetsuits are compulsory. The loch is selected for its water quality and mountain surroundings; water temperatures are likely to be around 13 to 14°C.
Bike sections use a mix of forest gravel tracks and singletrack. Mountain bikes and helmets are compulsory; gravel bikes are not permitted on the long course. The long course includes steeper, more technical graded sections while the short course is mostly lower grade with some singletrack.
The run uses forest trails, singletrack and, on the long course, a section of open hill running. Race entries include race organisation, water safety cover, medical first aid, chip timing, aid stations and a finisher's T-shirt or a donation to the nominated race charity. On-site camping and pods are available at the Badaguish Centre. The event requests participants bring their own cup as there will be no disposable cups at feed stations. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
