event support from the tri centre...

The New Year's Day Triathlon

January 1st 2013

Thanks to the Tri Centre, Unique Events and Edinburgh Triathletes we can welcome you to the New Year's Day Triathlon.

 This is a race for everyone; a fun race for those who have never done a triathlon before (about a third of participants are triathlon virgins each year) or a competitive test of winter fitness for the experienced. The race gives you the opportunity to start the year as you mean to continue - and with a great atmosphere from the support of both competitors and spectators you will have a great time. Every entrant receives a race goody so they can remember their achievement.

If the 400m swim (8 lengths of the Commie Pool), the 11 mile cycle (three times around Arthur's Seat in a clockwise direction) or 3.5 mile run (once around Arthur's Seat again clockwise) seems too much then why not enter a team?

There is no need for the kids to feel left out - there is a separate Duathlon race for 8 to 15 year olds. This involves a short run, 2k bike, short run - all on closed roads. The Children's race is at 11.30, the adults starts at 12.30.

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Tri-Trail...
Edinburgh Trail Running Series

Dates throughout the year.

A new concept for Edinburgh - a dedicated Trail Running Series.

We have races at 3 great venues - The Pentland Hills, Dalkeith Country Estate and Foxlake Adventures in Dunbar.

Distances will vary but will all be under 22K.

There will be proper prize money and proper prizes.

Please click on the Tri-Trail link at the top of the page for more details or visit our Facebook page.

facebook.com/tritrailrun

Bowhill Winter Duathlon Series

January 27th and February 24th 2013

Anyone familiar with the series seems to love it, and keeps coming back for more - this will be the 11th year we think - gluttons for punishment!. The format is usually Mountain Bike followed by Trail Run, sometimes the other way round. What the races always are though is muddy and a bit hilly. Trust us, Bowhill will CERTAINLY not disappoint in either of these departments!.

They're very newcomer friendly and relaxed, but also offer a stiff challenge if you're wanting to try and go quick, or keep
your racing/fun motivation going over the winter months. The series is set up for all sorts - newbies to internationalists, triathletes, runners, bikers, and people who just like to do 'stuff'. Come and have a go.

Visit durtyevents.com for more details.

Edinburgh 48s

May 2013

What are the 48 races?
Scottish Cycling MTB guru Paul Newnham came up with the idea for

"˜ a Grassroots Mountain Bike (or Cyclocross) Challenge open to all, a race that people can ride to (rather than drive) and a way to get fit but in a fun way.'

ERC are promoting another series of 3 EDINBURGH 48 races sponsored by The Tri Centre in May 2013 (dates TBC).

The Course
The 1.7 Km course is based on grass and prepared tracks in Craigmillar Castle Park. The course is not highly technical and can be done on a cyclocross bike as well as MTB.

Entry on the night only.
Adults £10
Under 16s £5
Non BC licence holders will also need a day licence (£1.50 youths, £5 seniors).

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The Durty Triathlon

July 27th 2013

The Durty Triathlon will again be taking place at St. Mary's Loch on the 27th July 2013.

The event is intended to offer a choice of distances suit a range of desires and abilities. On one-hand, the ‘Sprint’ distance race will be a great introduction to Open Water swimming, and off-road racing, but will provide a stiff challenge for the speed-freaks as well.
The ‘Standard’ distance will be a tough, but very rewarding challenge for those wanting to test themselves, and also for experienced racers.

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St Mary's Standard Triathlon

July 28th 2013

Brand new for 2013 - we've (Durty Events) succumbed to peer pressure and popular demand. Durty Events is crossing over to the 'clean side' and presents for your delight and delectation a [relatively] normal race!. However, this is far from being a standard Standard...

Ladies and Gentlemen, please be upstanding for the St. Mary's Standard Distance Triathlon!.

Race date is Sunday 28th July 2013.

Venue is, erm, unsurprisingly, St. Mary's Loch in the glorious Scottish Borders.

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The Aviemore Triathlon

August 11th 2013

Welcome to the Aviemore Triathlon - an exciting, challenging, fun, and a little bit bonkers off-road Swim + Mountain Bike + Trail Run race.

The event is raising funds for the Badaguish Centre to help people with a disability enjoy and outdoor holiday. We strongly encourage participants to raise funds through sponsorship or donation for this amazing place, doing amazing work. More information on the Badaguish Centre can be found here.

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Hebridean Challenge AKA "The Heb"
September 5th - 7th 2013
 

Welcome to the all new Hebridean Challenge Adventure Race, known and much-loved as 'The Heb' - an exciting, engaging, truly adventurous and absorbing race through the most spectacular, wild and remote landscape the UK has to offer - the Hebridean Island chain off the west coast of Scotland!.

This unique race is for teams of 3 or Solos. You may find yourself on a mountain bike, kayaking, open water swimming, running and navigating from a secret start location to the finish on the Island of Barra.

Each night, the race will stop overnight in one of the island communities - we'll provide a meal, a place to pitch your tent, and perhaps one or two surprises!.

Post-race will be a legendary and hangover-inducing party in Castlebay.

The new Heb will be easy to take part in, but still a tough challenge - less logistical fuss, less cost, less hassle, but definately all the adventure, excitement and fun. Perfect for hardened adventure racers, newcomers to the sport, and everyone in between.

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Gullane Beach Triathlon

Date TBC

The 17th Gullane Beach Triathlon.

As one of the most established races on the triathlonscotland circuit, Gullane Beach Triathlon offers great racing in a fantastic setting.
The race is located in a picturesque part of East Lothian about 20 miles east along the coast from Edinburgh.
Gullane Bents is a beautiful sandy beach and the water at the beach has reached the highest EEC standards of cleanliness.

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HalloCross

October 31st 2013

So here's the deal...

Craigmillar Castle Park, October 31st (Halloween!).

Race starts 6.30pm. You will need lights and probably some warm clothing.

45 (plus a lap) minutes of crazy racing through this great venue.

We might even provide some warming cider!
 

[This race is for over 18s only]...

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