This event has become iconic to No Fuss and to many is classed as the UK’s toughest triathlon. The challenge is a 1900m sea loch swim, 90km mountain bike and 21km hill run to the summit of Ben Nevis and back.

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.

Friday 14th September
1800-2100 Registration and buffet at the No Fuss Saddlespan Tent at
Lochaber Leisure Centre (If any competitors wish to bring friends
and or family to buffet please could you let us know)

1800-2000 Pre-race meal
2000-2030 Race briefing

Saturday 15th September
0530 Transition 1 and 2open.

0715 Swim Start. After swim, bags will be transported to transition 2.
NB It is each individual responsibility to ensure that all contents
are in the bag.
1700 –1730 (approx.) - Last competitor finish
8pm (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 2100hrs on Friday 14th, 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, pins, swim cap, and your timing chip (dibber), and 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 for BBNT
 (Wetsuit Compulsory)
The swim will be a beach start. The course will be 2laps (1 Lap for the Half Big Ben Nevis
triathlon), 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 3rd lap must be complete by 1.30pm after this competitors will be
put onto the run.

The route is mainly off road with only one short technical section at the top of Glen Nevis
before you head back down the road; please walk this if you are not confident. Also there is a
difficult ascent followed by a steep winding and very fast decent, please make sure your
brakes are working well, not a good spot to have brake failures! In previous years we found
that some of the bikes were so heavy and fairly prehistoric that they became a real hindrance
to some. Try and have as light a mountain bike as you can, beg borrow or steal and make
sure its in good working order, the course is very arduous and you need as much going for
you as you can!
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. (We have
improved racking for bikes this year!) 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, paths and forestry tracks will be open to traffic and foot
traffic, so PLEASE be aware of cars, walkers and animals.
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 track and road users.
You may be required to stop at Nevis Bridge roundabout at the end of Glen Nevis, depending
on traffic.
You must still ride with due respect for the Highway Code. Dangerous riding will result
in disqualification.

Cycle route first lap click HERE

Cycle route laps 2,3 and 4 click HERE

Run

Runners will be required to carry with them, full waterproof bodycover
(pertex or similar),trail or fell running shoes, whistle, hat and gloves in a bum bag or small rucksack
and mobile phone. We would advise you to also carry sufficient food in whatever form, as
we are limited as to how much food we can get carried up the Ben.
The water in the burns is generally safe to drink.
Ben Nevis can be a dangerous place as well as a place of incredible beauty, so we ask that
competitors stay on the tourist path to conserve the terrain and to keep things as safe as
possible. We can only mark the lower parts of the path, but from half way we will run a
buddy system where local runners are volunteering to run/walk with competitors to the
summit and back to half way. Please use this if you are unsure of where to go or feel you
need some moral support as you will surely be either reaching your limit or have passed it
quite some time ago. There will obviously be a limited number of buddy runners some of
which are willing to do a few trips to the top, others may only manage one. So please only
use them if you need them.
When competitors reach the summit, they will they must report to the summit marshal and
return down the mountain by the same route.
We will be closely monitoring the weather on Ben Nevis with Lochaber Mountain
Rescue Team. In the event of the weather becoming too severe, we will change the
run turnaround to half way.
NB. Runners must be at half way by 1530

Run route click HERE

Showers 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.
Results and Prizegiving
Results will be posted on www.nofussevents.co.uk as soon as possible after the race.
Prizegiving will take place in the Saddlespan at 2000. You are all winners!
Party and a Few Beers - Saddlespan