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Organiser's Description

The Nairn Triathlon is brought to you by Triathlon Inverness, and supported by Triathlon Scotland. After a sea swim on the East beach, the bike course takes you through the Nairnshire countryside and the run course has beautiful views over the Moray Firth. Whichever race you choose we hope it will be an enjoyable event for all. We are supported by a friendly team of volunteers who will make it a great day out.

There are several events to choose from over the two days:

Saturday 5 July 2025: Super Sprint and Standard Triathlon in the morning. TriStar Duathlon in the afternoon.

Sunday 6 July 2025: The Scottish National Sprint Distance Triathlon Championships. Please don't be put off by the title - it's the same friendly event as always!

Triathlon events will consist of: 

 

Swim

Bike

Run 

Age on 31 Dec 2025

Super Sprint 

400m

10km

3km

15+

Sprint

750m

20km

5km

16+

Standard

1.5km

36km

10km

18+

 

TriStars duathlon events for kids (8-14 years of age) will consist of: 

 

Run 1

Bike

Run 2

Age on 31 Dec 2025

Tristars Start 

400m

1km

200m

8

Tristars 1 

1.2km

2km

400m

9-10

Tristars 2 

1.6m

3km

600m

11-12

Tristars 3  

2km

4km

800m

13-14

Please note that all events are still subject to approval/permitting by Highland Council and Triathlon Scotland. In the unlikely event they don't go ahead we will refund 100% of entry fees (minus Entrycentral fees).

Route maps for all events will be made available asap here and sent out as part of the event information on 30 June.

Please have a look at the Triathlon Scotland rule book and familiarise yourself with the relevant rules.

We expect wetsuits to be compulsory (unless water temperature is unusually high). Wetsuit hire is available through Total Endurance

We are operating WAITING LISTS for all events and might be in touch with relatively short notice if a place becomes available (up to 30 June).

We are accepting entries for paratriathlon categories - please contact us on nairntriathlon@yahoo.com to discuss further.

REFUNDS

In the unfortunate event you need to withdraw from the race please let us know at the earliest oppertunity by emailing nairntriathlon@yahoo.com. This will enable us to allocate your space to somebody on the waiting list. 

At the organisers discretion, 75% refunds (minus EntryCentral fees) will be issued to any competitor who withdraws from the event by Sun 8 June 2025 (23:59).

Withdrawals after that date will not be refundable even if the event sells out. 

TRANSFER: You can also transfer your entry to another person by submitting a request using Entrycentral.

Deferral to next year is NOT available for this event.

There will be a £48 charge for lost timings chips.   

RACE PASS
In order to ensure you have adequate third party insurance for the race you will need a valid home nation race licence. If you have Core or Ultimate membership of Triathlon Scotland (or Welsh Triathlon or Triathlon England) then this provides you with a race licence. Please ensure you add your membership number to your EntryCentral account and bring proof of your current membership to registration on race day.

If you don't have home nation membership you will need to purchase a British Triathlon race pass. This option can be selected at checkout.  A Race Pass costs £2 for participants aged 24 and under, and £8 for 25+.

If you aren’t already a member of Triathlon Scotland, why not consider joining to experience the range of benefits this offers as well as helping to support the development of the sport. Click here for more information.

Nairn Standard Triathlon

Nairn Standard Triathlon - Saturday 5 July 2025

Nairn Standard Triathlon will consist of a 1500m open water sea swim, followed by a 40km bike ride along a beautiful course in the countryside, before finishing with a 10km run along the beach front.

Distances
Swim 1500m 
Cycle 40km 
Run 10km

Times tbc but indicative timings below:

  • Register 6:50-7:20
  • Transition closes 7:30
  • Briefing 7:35
  • Race start in two waves from 8:00 a

 

Cycling helmets are compulsory. No Helmet - No Race.

We expect wetsuits to be compulsory (unless water temperature is unusually high). Wetsuit Hire is  available through Total Endurance.

Please read the Triathlon Scotland rule book and look at the rules poster.

Please note our refund policy, lost timing chip charge (£48) and disclaimer.

The Scottish National Sprint Distance Triathlon Championships

The Scottish National Sprint Distance Triathlon Championships - Sunday 6 July 2025

Nairn Sprint Triathlon will consist of a 750m open water sea swim, followed by a 20km bike ride along a beautiful course in the countryside, before finishing with a 5km run along the beach front. Competitors will be set off in several waves based on estimated swim time. Route maps will be available here asap.

The event is open to anyone age 16 or over on 31 Dec 2025. NOTE: for under 18s the parent/ guardian's consent is required to cycle open roads which will be signed at registration.

Distances:
Swim 750m
Cycle 20km
Run 5km

Times are to be confirmed, but indicative timings are shown below. Each wave will have staggered registration, briefing and start times. We will let you know which wave you are in on 30 June.

  • Register from 6:50 until 10 minutes before transition closes (or you can register the day before, Saturday 5 July)
  • Transition closing 5 min before briefing
  • Briefing for first wave 7:50
  • Race starts in four waves, approx. every 20 minutes from 8:00

You don't have to have a fancy road bike but whatever you chose to ride must be road-worthy and cycling helmets are compulsory. No Helmet - No Race.

We expect wetsuits to be compulsory (unless water temperature is unusually high). Wetsuit Hire is  available through Total Endurance.

Please read the Triathlon Scotland rule book and look at the rules poster: Your age group is determined by your age at the end of the calendar year (i.e. age on 31st December 2023) and there will be 5 year age group bandings.

Please note our refund policy, lost timing chip charge (£48) and disclaimer.

Nairn Super Sprint Triathlon

Nairn Super Sprint Triathlon - Saturday 5 July 2025  

Nairn Super Sprint Triathlon will start with 400m open water sea swim. Follow that with a 10km cycle which can be taken as leisurely as you wish, followed by a flat 3 km run along the beach front.

This event is open to anyone 15 or older on 31 Dec 2025. NOTE: For under 18s the parent/guardian's consent to cycle on open roads is required and this will be signed at registration.  

Distances
Swim 400m
Cycle 10km
Run 3km

Times tbc but indicative timings are below:

  • Register 7:50 - 8:20 
  • Transition closes 8:30
  • Briefing 8:35
  • Race start 9:00

You don't have to have a fancy road bike but whatever you chose to ride must be road-worthy and cycling helmets are compulsory. No Helmet - No Race.

We expect wetsuits to be compulsory (unless water temperature is unusually high). Wetsuit Hire is available through Total Endurance.

Please read the Triathlon Scotland rule book and look at the rules poster.

Please note our refund policy, lost timing chip charge (£48) and disclaimer.

Nairn TriStar 3 Duathlon (13- 14 years)

Nairn TriStar 3 Duathlon - Saturday 5 July 2025  

Nairn TriStar 3 Duathlon will start with 2km run on grass, followed by 6km cycle on tarmac, finishing with 800m run on grass.

This event is open to anyone 13 or 14 years old on 31 Dec 2025.   

Parental Consent: We will assume that all Triathlon entrants have the approval of their parents or guardians to take part. 

Distances
Run 2km 
Cycle 4km 
Run 800m

Times tbc but we expect to open registration around 13:00 and start the race at around 15:00. Final timings will be issued as part of the pre-race information on 30 June.

The bike must be road-worthy and cycling helmets are compulsory. No Helmet - No Race.

Please read the Triathlon Scotland rule book and look at the rules poster.

Please note our refund policy and disclaimer.

Nairn TriStar 2 Duathlon (11-12 years)

Nairn TriStar 2 Duathlon - Saturday 5 July 2025  

Nairn TriStar 2 Duathlon will start with 1.6km run on grass, followed by 4km cycle on tarmac, finishing with 600m run on grass.

This event is open to anyone 11 or 12 years old on 31 Dec 2025.   

Parental Consent: We will assume that all Triathlon entrants have the approval of their parents or guardians to take part. 

Distances
Run 1.6km 
Cycle 3km 
Run 600m

Times tbc but we expect to open registration around 13:00 and start the race after 14:30. Final timings will be issued as part of the pre-race information on 30 June.

The bike must be road-worthy and cycling helmets are compulsory. No Helmet - No Race.

Please read the Triathlon Scotland rule book and look at the rules poster.

Please note our refund policy and disclaimer.

 

Nairn TriStar 1 Duathlon (9 -10 years)

Nairn TriStar 1 Duathlon - Saturday 5 July 2025  

Nairn TriStar 1 Duathlon will start with 1.2km run on grass, followed by 2km cycle on tarmac, finishing with 400m run on grass.

This event is open to anyone 9 or 10 years old on 31 Dec 2025.   

Parental Consent: We will assume that all Triathlon entrants have the approval of their parents or guardians to take part. 

Distances
Run 1.2km 
Cycle 2km 
Run 400m

Times tbc but we expect to open registration around 13:00 and start the race at just after 14:00. Final timings will be issued as part of the pre-race information on 30 June.

The bike must be road-worthy and cycling helmets are compulsory. No Helmet - No Race.

Please read the Triathlon Scotland rule book and look at the rules poster.

Please note our refund policy and disclaimer.

 

Nairn TriStar Start Duathlon (8 years)

Nairn TriStar Start Duathlon - Saturday 5 July 2025  

Nairn TriStar Start Duathlon will start with 400m run on grass, followed by 1km cycle on tarmac, finishing with 200m run on grass.

This event is open to anyone 8 years old on 31 Dec 2025.  

Parental Consent:
We will assume that all Triathlon entrants have the approval of their parents or guardians to take part. 

Distances
Rum 400m
Cycle 1km 
Run 200m

Times tbc but we expect to open registration around 13:00 and start the race at around 14:00. Final timings will be issued as part of the pre-race information on 30 June.

The bike must be road-worthy and cycling helmets are compulsory. No Helmet - No Race.

Please read the Triathlon Scotland rule book and look at the rules poster.

Please note our refund policy and disclaimer.

Prices

For each sign-up, the organiser pays the Service Fee of 4% (min 50p). You pay no surcharge

A British Triathlon Race Pass is required for participants who are not a British Triathlon Home Nation member. For this event, Race Pass costs are £2.00 (plus £0.08 service charge) for participants aged 24 and under, and £8.00 (plus £0.32 service charge) otherwise.

Nairn Standard Triathlon
Until
29 Jun 2025 23:59£60.00
The Scottish National Sprint Distance Triathlon Championships
Until
29 Jun 2025 23:59£55.00
Nairn Super Sprint Triathlon
Until
29 Jun 2025 23:59£45.00
Nairn TriStar 3 Duathlon (13- 14 years)
Until
29 Jun 2025 23:59£15.00
Nairn TriStar 2 Duathlon (11-12 years)
Until
29 Jun 2025 23:59£15.00
Nairn TriStar 1 Duathlon (9 -10 years)
Until
29 Jun 2025 23:59£15.00
Nairn TriStar Start Duathlon (8 years)
Until
29 Jun 2025 23:59£15.00

Dates and Status

Closing Date: 29 Jun 2025 23:59

Status: Open

EventDateAvailable/Total
Nairn Standard Triathlon05 Jul 2025??/100
The Scottish National Sprint Distance Triathlon Championships06 Jul 2025??/300
Nairn Super Sprint Triathlon05 Jul 2025??/50
Nairn TriStar 3 Duathlon (13- 14 years)05 Jul 2025??/30
Nairn TriStar 2 Duathlon (11-12 years)05 Jul 2025??/30
Nairn TriStar 1 Duathlon (9 -10 years)05 Jul 2025??/30
Nairn TriStar Start Duathlon (8 years)05 Jul 2025??/20
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Organiser

Andrea McColl

07917340667

   

Maggot Car Park, Riverside Ct Nairn, IV12 5DE