Forfar Triathlon
Welcome to the fifth Forfar Triathlon delivered by Tri Angus Limited. We are organising two races on Sunday, 21 July 2024. These are:
- Novice race ideal for those new to triathlon, and
- Sprint race for those with a little more experience or who are a little more daring!
There is a limit of 240 participants for the day and places will be allocated on a first come first served basis. Race entries will open on Monday, 15 January 2024 at 0001h.
The races are based at Forfar Community Campus. The swim will take place in the superb 6 lane swimming pool. The bike route works its way through Forfar before introducing you to some of the local countryside. Finally, participants will enjoy some stunning scenery on the run route as it hugs the banks of Forfar Loch. The distances are shown below.
For full terms and conditions of entry please click here.
Entries will open Monday, 15 January 2024.
Closing date for entries
11 Jul 2024
Race details
Swim
competition
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Swimming for both events takes place at Forfar Community Campus
Bike
The Novice and Sprint events both follow the same bike route. Sprint participants will however complete 2 laps of the course.
Run
Both events follow the same route. The run route is an "out and back route" along the side of Forfar Loch.
Prizes
There will be prizes for the following overall winners in each event:
- 1st Open/Female
- 2nd Open/Female
- 3rd Open/Female
Prize-giving will take place at the finish area after the last participant finishes, weather permitting.
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Tayside Mountain Rescue
Tayside Mountain Rescue is the official charity partner of the 2024 Forfar Triathlon. There is no obligation to fundraise but Tayside Mountain Rescue (TMR) would love it if you could support them, no matter how small your donation. No portion of the entry fee goes to TMR; any money received by TMR will come from fundraising undertaken by participants or by participants pledging support via the optional charity donation box on the event sign up page.
Click here to find out more about what TMR do and why they need your support.
First Triathlon?
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Registration
This will take place at Forfar Community Campus and will be clearly signposted on the day. Registration opens from:
Sprint: 0900hrs
Novice: 0950hrs
More information on race day timings will be published in the lead up to the event. Race numbers and swim caps are to be collected at registration along with any final details. Bikes must be racked on participants numbered slot before the race briefing (rear wheel in racking). Weather is changeable so please come prepared for all conditions.
Race Briefing
All participants must attend the pre-race briefing. This is a condition of participating.
Sprint: 1005hrs
Novice 1035hrs
