Mark your calendars for the GTC Duathlon & Trail Race Festival on Wednesday 18th June 2025 at the picturesque grounds of Balbirnie House & Park. This event, sanctioned by Triathlon Scotland, offers both relay & individual Duathlon entries plus a brand new run only option, catering to athletes of all levels!

Participants will experience a brand new run route, featuring the renowned 'Cardiac Hill'. This challenging ascent is now a highlight of the race, with cash prizes awarded to the King and Queen of the Mountain for the fastest times up the hill, generously sponsored by Watson's Caravans in Kinglassie. The bike route remains the familiar course that athletes have come to appreciate.

Follow us on socials as we explore the new routes in coming months!

Bring your fan club! Families and friends all welcome to join the fun - we will have the fantastic team at Balbirnie House providing food and drinks on the lawn where they can enjoy a burger as they cheer you on!

Don't miss the opportunity to challenge yourself and enjoy an evening of competition and camaraderie in a beautiful setting!

LOCATION: Follow directions for Balbirnie Hotel and Balbirnie Park

TIME: Registration is 1715-1800 | Race Briefing is 1815 | Race Start 1830. Prize giving will be after last competitor finishes

DUATHLON RUN: Kick start your race with a brand new loop! This is a scenic and safe setting within the park along aside the Golf Course. Complete the loop twice on the first run and head back for a final lap after the bike.

Duathlon run route:  https://strava.app.link/Qtvyz5XJuRb

BIKE: This fantastic 20k route features both road and quiet country road terrain. For those who like a challenge you will put to the test with a climb up the Langside Quarry before returning to the park for your transition back to completing your final run loop

https://www.strava.com/routes/3201986311878864114 Cycle Route

RELAY: Groups of 2 where Team Member One person will be completing both aspects of the RUN (7.5k total) and Team Member Two will undertake the BIKE (20k) course

TRANSITION: Located on lawn beside Balbirnie House Hotel

TRAIL RACE: For those interested in a single discipline event, we introduce our brand new trail race which will follow the Duathlon runners for the first lap but continue on for a second lap completing approximately 5 miles. Trail race run route:  https://strava.app.link/yk5S36zHuRb

FACILITIES: Unfortunately there are changing no facilities within the park - so come prepared! Toilets are located within the Balbirnie House near the Lounge Bar

POST RACE: There will be fruit and water available - maybe some other surprises too on the night!

COST: £30 for an individual | £35 for relay team | £15 Trail race. As the race is sanctioned by Triathlon Scotland and ran under their rules you will require a Race Pass.

If you wish to join us but aren’t a member, there is an £8 surcharge (£2 for under 24 years) that is paid directly to British Triathlon (we do not impose or receive this fee, this is paid to British Triathlon) and this will be added upon checkout. This fee provides a Race Pass public liability insurance up to £15 million.

So ready to join us and add another achievement to your resume?!

Click on below 👇🏼 we can’t wait to see you race!!!