Join us for Aviemore Triathlon in the heart of the Cairngorms, with an open water swim in the cool, clear waters of Loch Morlich, followed by mountain biking and trail running through the spectacular Glenmore Forest.
The Long Hard Durty is our Standard distance race, combining a 1,000m open water swim, 18km of technical mountain biking and a 9km trail run. A tough course in a spectacular setting, this is a serious off-road challenge.
The Short Fast Durty is our Sprint distance race, combining a 500m open water swim, 12km mountain bike and 5km trail run. A fast, fun and achievable introduction to off-road triathlon, all set against the spectacular backdrop of the Cairngorms.
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You can download the Athlete Guide here approximately 2 weeks before race day.
Please make sure you read this to familiarise yourself with the event and the race day timings.
The loch has been chosen for its superb water quality and spectacular surroundings.
Short Fast Durty – 500m Open Water Swim (wetsuits compulsory). One lap, deep water start.
Long Hard Durty – 1000m Open Water Swim (wetsuits compulsory). Two laps, deep water start.
The Mountain Bike section mixes fast forest gravel tracks, some well-used and some a little rougher, with shorter, fun-dabby-dozy sections of twisty, narrow, rooty forest singletrack.
The course is mostly Blue standard or below, with a small amount of fun singletrack thrown in. A mountain bike is recommended, but if you’re confident on a gravel bike, you may be fine on one.
Things get a bit more serious, with some Red and Black graded sections featuring steeper, more technical terrain. A bit of mountain bike practice before race day will definitely make for a quicker and happier ride!
Mountain bikes, as defined by British Triathlon, and helmets are compulsory. Gravel bikes are neither suitable nor permitted.
Click on the links for further information on course descriptions:
The Run will be on a mix of forest trails, singletrack, rough stuff, and includes a section of open hill running (Long Hard Durty only) with breath-taking views.
Take 30 seconds to look around you!.
Transitions
View Transition Maps Below (Transition layout may change closer to the event new layouts will be posted if this is the case):
1600-1800 Registration open at Badaguish Centre
0700 Car Park at Badaguish Centre Open (please don’t try to arrive before we open the car park, or try to use the Forestry Commission car-park at Transition 1 – you’ll cause us problems!). £5 per car parking charge – this goes to the Badaguish Centre/Speyside Trust.
0700 Registration Open at Badaguish Centre.
0700 Transition 1 Opens at Loch Morlich
0830 Registration Closes
0830 Transition (T1 and T2) Closes (you must have racked your bike and equipment by then – this applies to both Long Hard and Short Fast Durty competitors)
0845 LONG HARD DURTY Race Briefing at Swim Start Lochside
0900 Long Hard Durty START
0915 SHORT FAST DURTY Race Briefing at Swim Start Lochside (Both Waves to attend)
0930 Short Fast Durty START (NOTE: there are likely to be two wave starts – you will be advised of this at registration, and which wave you are in)
c.1115 Expected 1st Tri finishers
Badaguish Outdoor Centre, Aviemore, Scotland PH22 1AD Well, have we found a great venue an off-road race! In the heart of the beautiful Cairngorms National Park, and in the shadow of the Cairngorm Mountain itself – you’ll be swimming in the cool clean water of Loch Morlich, Biking on superb trails in the huge Glenmore Forest, and finishing yourself off with a scenic run through stunning woodland and open hillsides. The Aviemore Triathlon is based at the Badaguish Centre, right in the middle of the forest. The race will be raising funds for the Centre – they help people with a disability enjoy an outdoor holiday – a cause that we know you’ll agree is worth supporting 100%. To Book Parking or Camping on site head to eventbrite
On-site camping pitches and Camping Pods will be available at the Badaguish Centre for a small charge. The site has showers, toilets, and acres of picturesque grassy goodness. There are lots of other accommodation options in the Glenmore valley and in the nearby ski village of Aviemore (where there are also lots of shops, restaurants and visitor activities). Follow the links from the tab above for more info. Aviemore and the Rothiemurcus/Glenmore are are very well set up for an overnight stay, and longer visits as part of your trip to Aviemore Triathlon. There are loads of outdoor activities locally, massive forests, great mountains, lots of visitor attractions (including the Reindeer Centre and the Cairngorm Funicular – both almost on the race course!). There are good accommodation options at race HQ itself (links below), and the town of Aviemore (which has plenty of Hotel, B+B and Hostel options) is a few minutes from the start line.
This event is run under Triathlon Scotland Rules please see Competition Rules – Triathlon Scotland for information on wetsuit use and water temperatures
This event is run under Triathlon Scotland Rules please see Competition Rules – Triathlon Scotland for information on the use of boots/gloves for the swim section
Water Temperatures vary depending on the weather conditions pre-event but the loch temperature is likely to be around 13-14oC
We would recommend a mountain bike for this event. The short course is maybe (depending on your skills level) suitable for cross bikes and gravel bike however the long course definitely requires a proper mountain bike
Yes relay teams can be made of 2 people with 1 person completing 2 of the 3 sections, when completing the entry be sure to put the appropriate name against each event leg
Full route information will be published on our website around 2 weeks prior to the event. Some routes require land owner permission and cannot be recced prior to the event. We may include new nice bits of trail as we find them during race week as well!. We aim for the course to be fully marked by the end of the Friday of event weekend, so there will be opportunity to run/ride the course beforehand.
Unfortunately we do not offer deferrals, for information on refund options please see Terms & Conditions – Durty Events
For information on refund options please see Terms & Conditions – Durty Events
If the event you have entered has more than 1 distance option available then it is possible to transfer to another distance, this must be done at least 2 weeks in advance of the event and may be subject to a small admin fee. Please see Terms & Conditions – Durty Events for more information .
A day membership of BTF/TS is included in the pricing above. If you are a Home Nations Triathlon member £8 will be deducted from the overall price when you enter your race licence number on the form. As part of the British Triathlon Competition Rules, when taking part in a British Triathlon permitted event, individuals are required to become a member of the sport, hold a race licence and third-party Public Liability insurance.
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