Staffin Triathlon & 10K
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About the race
The Staffin Triathlon Series and 10K takes place in Staffin Village on the Isle of Skye on Saturday 28 August 2027. The event is set beneath the Trotternish Ridge and uses Staffin Bay and local roads for swim, cycle and run legs. Online registration is planned to open shortly; in-person registration is available at Staffin Community Hall on the Friday evening before the race and on the Saturday morning.
Race distances include:
- Sprint Triathlon: 750 m swim, 19.2 km cycle, 5 km run.
- Super Sprint / Novice: 300 m swim, 10.5 km cycle, 2.5 km run.
- TriStart / TS1 / TS2 / TS3: 100–300 m swims with short cycle and run legs.
- 10K Run: out-and-back on Garros Road from near Staffin Hall.
The triathlon swim is an open-water, deep-water start in Staffin Bay on a clockwise out-and-back course marked by large buoys. Wetsuits are mandatory and water safety cover includes motorized boats and kayakers; the stated water temperature is around 12.5°C. If the swim is cancelled for safety, replacement run distances are specified for each category.
Transitions are split between the An Corran Slipway (T1) and Staffin Community Hall (T2), approximately 2.5 km apart. Teams of three may enter relay categories. Age limits and entry fees apply by category. Included with entry are a finisher medal, post-race snack, goody bag, chip timing, water stations, event medics, toilets and event photography. Profits are gifted to Staffin Community Trust and donations may support local clubs or tree planting projects. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
