Aviemore Long Hard Durty Off Road Cross Triathlon

Race Date: 13 September 2026

The Long Hard Durty triathlon is a Standard distance triathlon with a difference, comprising:

• 1,000m Open Water Swim in Loch Morlich

• 18km Technical Mountain Bike ride on a mix of fast forest roads (some less well used, and so a bit rougher), and shorter fun-dabby-dozy twisty, narrow rooty forest singletrack.

• 9km Trail Run on a mix of forest trails, singletrack, rough stuff, and includes a section of open hill running with breath-taking views.

• British Triathlon and Triathlon Scotland Cross Triathlon Championship

Thanks to Katy Turnbull for the following race report: Long Hard Durty British Cross Tri :- unfortunately for Jon triathlons start with a swim. Most of the time it’s pure survival before getting to the fun stuff! This was no exception, the washing machine effect of a deep water start nearly finished him off before he really even started, with a good amount of Loch Morlich in his stomach & lungs! He managed to make up a bit of time on the bike and run and ended up 3rd Vet.

And thanks to Gordon Grant for his version of the event: Well, I placed very near the bottom of the field today but did manage to swim 1k, MTB up and along 19k technical trails and “run” 9k up and down a hill. 610 m of ascent too (just for the bike and run as the swim was flat !). Thank you #durtyevents for all the hard work in setting up a fabulous event.