Please read this information carefully, ensure you arrive in good time and register promptly.
The information is subject to change by the organisers at any point. It is the responsibility of
the competitors to heed announcements made at registration and in particular at the race
briefing.

Programme

Saturday 15th September
1600-1900 Registration at the No Fuss Saddlespan Tent
at Lochaber Leisure Centre
1900-1930 Compulsory Race briefing

Sunday 16th September
0530 Transition 1 and 2 open.
0730 Swim Start. After swim, bags will be transported to transition 2.
1530 (approx.) Last competitor finish
1530 (approx.) Prize giving at Saddlespan Tent
The race is run under Triathlon Scotland rules. It is the responsibility of all competitors to obey
the rules, observe the Highway Code and be courteous and considerate to any members of
the public encountered during the race.

No Fuss marshals are for protection not direction. It is all competitors responsibility to
learn transition layouts and routes.

Location

Fort William is located on the A82 approximately
100 miles north of Glasgow.

From the South
As you enter Fort William from the South, follow the
bypass to the roundabout at the end, go straight
through towards Macdonalds. Before the next
roundabout, if you look on your left you will see a
large grassy area with ruins called The Old Fort.
This is where the race starts and this is transition 1.

From the North
Drive towards the town centre but pass the turn to centre, just past the Belford Hospital on
your left to the roundabout at the start of the bypass. Take the second left and you will pass
The Old Fort on your left where the race starts.

Parking

There will be designated parking.

Facilities/ Accommodation

These Triathlons takes place in one of the most scenic areas of Scotland and Fort William
town will hopefully provide you with everything and more that you will need for your stay.
If we can assist please do not hesitate to contact us.

Registration

If you do not register by 1900hrs on Saturday 10th, we will assume you will not be coming. If
you are unable to make the briefing please can you inform us and we can make arrangements
to get your race pack to you in the morning.
At registration you will be given a race pack which will comprise of 2 race numbers- one for
bike, one for running kit- this must be visible in its entirety, not cut down or folded numbers
(race belts allowed), cable ties, swim cap, and your timing chip (dibber), transition bags.

Competitors must wear full wetsuit for the swim.
It is the responsibility of the competitor to ensure their bike is road worthy and their
helmet undamaged.

Safety and First Aid

First aid will be provided at transition areas and out on the course. Rescue Medics will be
providing cover at the transition and will have trained First aiders out on the bike course.

Swim

1900m/1.2miles
Swim First Lap must be completed in 45 mins. (Wetsuit Compulsory)
The swim will be a beach start. The course will be 2 laps, at the completion of your swim you
will exit the water where you entered. The course may change due to weather conditions and
sea state. There will be buoys marking the route and larger buoys marking the turn points.
Canoes and two safety boats will be on hand for any swimmer experiencing difficulties. If any
swimmer does experience difficulties, they should turn on their back and raise their hand.
• Medical assistance will be available on shore.
• Wetsuits will be compulsory.
On leaving the water, competitors will pass the timing station to record times and then follow a
carpeted path to transition.
Please note that the generous cut off time of 45 mins to complete first lap will be strictly
adhered to. Anyone outwith this time will be moved on to the bike section.
IMPORTANT: The sea state will be closely monitored. In the event of heavy wind, waves or
poor visibility, the swim will be cancelled, the race then becoming a duathlon.

Swim route click HERE

Cycle

Bike 90km/56miles
The route is all on road and on leaving transition follows the A82 north to Spean Bridge where
it passes through and takes a left turn to Gairlochy following the B8004 back to Banavie,
riders then take a right turn on to A830 following this road all the way to Glenfinnan where
they make a U turn back to Fort William on A830 to Lochy bridge where they take a right turn
back onto A82 towards Fort William on passing Nevis Bridge they take a left turn at mini
roundabout into Glen Nevis and follow that road for 5 miles to The Lower Falls where they
make a U turn and return back to mini roundabout on A82 and finally ride on a further 300m to
transition.
Cyclists are not to mount their bikes until clear of transition area and must secure their helmet
before unracking their bike and after they have racked their bike at end or cycle. Cyclists must
wear helmets that comply with recognised standards (ANSI orBSI).
Cyclists must obey the Highway Code at all times and follow all directions given by race
marshals and police. The roads will be open to traffic, so PLEASE be aware of cars.
We will have marshals placed at most junctions and areas of risk. We will try to make the
markings as obvious as possible but try to keep an eye on where you are. Competitors must
be vigilant and aware of other road users.
You may be required to stop at Nevis Bridge roundabout at the end of Glen Nevis, depending
on traffic.
• There will be drinks and feeding stations throughout the course.
• You must still ride with due respect for the Highway Code.
Dangerous riding will result in disqualification.

Bike route click HERE

Run

On entering transition you must dismount and walk/run with your bike. Rack your bike and
pass through the timing station. You will run out the opposite corner of the park taking an
immediate left turn and left again back to the A82 and back to Nevis bridge roundabout where
you re enter Glen Nevis going straight on for about a mile when you take a right turn at Brave
heart car park onto forest road continue on forest road till end at achriabach where you take a
left turn back onto road and head back on tarmac to braveheart car park where you enter
forest road again with a left turn continuing till left turn at forest houses down to road where its
left again at main road and back road all way to leisure centre and finish line!
There will be drinks and feeding stations throughout the course and Post Race Refreshments
Superb hot showers and changing facilities will be available at Lochaber Leisure Centre next
to the bike/run transition 2 at King George’s Park.
Refreshments and massage will be available for competitors after the race.

Run route click HERE

Results and Prizegiving

Results will be posted here as soon as possible after the race.
Prizegiving will take place in saddlespan tent at approx. 1530, everyone is encouraged to be
there you are all winners!