The Restless Gravel Triathlon
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THE RESTLESS Gravel XTRI
The Restless is an XTRI gravel triathlon held in the Arrochar Alps, Scotland on August 22, 2026. The event combines open-water swimming, a long gravel or mountain bike stage, and a technical mountain run. Gravel and MTB options are offered for the cycling leg.
The race follows sections of ancient drovers' roads once used to move highland cattle. Local lore associated with these routes includes stories of headless beasts, dark spirits, and ghostly drovers and cattle on foggy nights. Parts of the route pass near historic summit resting places tied to that history.
Distances and key route facts:
- 1.8 km swim in a deep loch from the shores of an ancient castle
- 50 km gravel ride, nearly 2000 m ascent, includes Glen Gruel 5 km section
- 25 km mountain run to Ben Donich, 1200 m ascent
The swim is described as taking place in a very deep loch. The cycling course gains nearly 2000 m of elevation over 50 km and includes steep, named sections. The run reaches the summit of Ben Donich and finishes at the Rest and Be Thankful area. The event is presented by XTRI World Tour as an Xtreme gravel triathlon format. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
