East Lothian Triathlon Festival Run
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East Lothian Triathlon Festival 2026
The East Lothian Triathlon Festival takes place on 30 August 2026 in Haddington, delivered by East Lothian Triathlon Club. The event comprises seven races at Aubigny Swimming Pool and nearby roads and pavements. Entrants must be 16 years old or older. The entry closing date is 16 August 2026 and places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. A service fee applies to sign-ups.
Race formats and distances
- Sprint Triathlon Relay - 750 m swim (pool), 24 km bike, two 2.5 km run laps
- Sprint Triathlon Individual - 750 m swim (pool), 24 km bike, two 2.5 km run laps
- Novice Triathlon Individual - 200 m swim (pool), 11 km bike, one 2.5 km run lap
- Sprint Duathlon Relay - two 2.5 km run laps, 24 km bike, one 2.5 km run lap
- Sprint Duathlon Individual - two 2.5 km run laps, 24 km bike, one 2.5 km run lap
- Novice Duathlon Individual - one 2.5 km run lap, 11 km bike, one 2.5 km run lap
- 10 km Run - two 5 km laps starting from Neilson Park race hub
Rules, safety and entry details
All bike equipment must be roadworthy and helmets are compulsory. The bike courses use open public roads; riders must obey the Highway Code. The bike events are non-drafting and time-trial bikes are allowed. Races are held under Triathlon Scotland rules; eligibility for championship awards requires appropriate Triathlon Scotland membership. Non-members must purchase a Race Pass to be insured on race day: £2.00 plus £0.08 service charge for participants aged 24 and under, and £8.00 plus £0.32 service charge otherwise. Relay teams may consist of 2 or 3 people. Entrants provide an estimated swim time and may update it two weeks before the event. Prices change after earlybird deadlines. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
