Staffin Triathlon & 10K
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Staffin Triathlon & 10K - Staffin, Isle of Skye
The Staffin Triathlon & 10K takes place in Staffin village on the Isle of Skye and includes triathlon distances and a separate 10 kilometre road run. The event uses open water in Staffin Bay for swim legs with full water safety cover comprising two motorized safety boats and five kayakers. Water temperature is reported around 12.5°C and wetsuits are mandatory for swim participants.
Transition areas are split with T1 at An Corran Slipway and T2 at Staffin Community Hall, approximately 2.5 km apart. The swim course is anti-clockwise with inflatable buoys and exits into transition. The Sprint cycle is about 19.2 km and the run leg for that distance is 5 km on a closed road out-and-back. The 10k is an out-and-back along Garros Road with marshalled road crossings.
Age categories and sample distances include:
- Sprint 750m swim, 19.2km cycle, 5km run
- Super Sprint 300m swim, 10.5km cycle, 2.5km run
- TriStart / TS1 100m swim, 1.7km cycle, 600m run
- TS2 300m swim, 5km cycle, 1.8km run
- 10k run road out-and-back along Garros Road
Entry fees and relay fees are specified per category. Race entry includes a finisher medal, post-race snack, goody bag, chip timing, water stations, medics, toilets and event photographer images available to download. Refund and deferral rules are published: refunds reduce over time and deferrals carry a small administration fee and are subject to availability. If the swim is cancelled for safety, swim legs are replaced by set run distances for each category. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
