INFORMATION

Standard Event

Swim 1500m:
A 2 lap sea swim in Gullane Bay with a unique beach run. The water temperature is likely to be around 12-13 degrees so WETSUITS are COMPULSORY. A cut-off time of 25mins for halfway will operate!

Bike 42km:
A multi-lap course on quiet roads close to Gullane.

Run 10km:
2 laps of mainly off-road along dune-top tracks.

Sprint Event

Swim 750m:
A 1 lap sea swim in Gullane Bay. The water temperature is likely to be around 12-13 degrees so WETSUITS are COMPULSORY. A cut-off time of 25mins will operate!

Bike 18km:
A single-lap course on quiet roads close to Gullane.

Run 5km:
1 lap of mainly off-road along dune-top tracks.

Please see Maps for more detailed course information

Location:
Gullane is located on the East Lothian coast approximately 18 miles east of Edinburgh on the A198. On entering Gullane, follow signs to the car park at Gullane Bents from the Main Street -first left approaching from west on A198. See the maps, or the Undiscovered Scotland website for more detail

Parking:
Limited parking is free for competitors on the morning of the race. There is enough space for about 350 vehicles if they are parked properly. Please follow the marshals' instructions on arrival.

Facilities:
The Gullane Beach Triathlon takes place in a very scenic setting - unfortunately this means that some of the home comforts are absent.

• There are no showers or changing facilities at the beach but showers are available for use after the race at the local Fire school.
• There is a toilet block between the beach and car park.

Accommodation:
No overnight camping is allowed on the beach - please use official sites or contact the tourist information office for other accommodation:
East Lothian Council Tourist Information Tel:01620 892197
Edinburgh and Lothians Tourist Board Tel: 0131 473 3800
Google's List

*This is subject to change by the organisers at any point. It is the responsibility of the competitors to heed announcements made at registration and in particular at the race brief on the day.

Registration:

Friday 29th July To keep queues to a minimum on Saturday morning and to allow you to stay in bed for as long as possible, you will be able to register for the race on Friday 14th August from 1600 to 2000hrs at The Bicycle Works Triathlon Centre, beneath ISO, 57-59 South Clerk Street, Edinburgh EH8 9PP, 0131 662 8777 (location). This is one of Scotland's biggest races - we strongly encourage those who can to register on Friday night. You will be body marked on the way into the transition area on Saturday morning.

Saturday 30th July 0730 - 0830 Gullane Beach Car Park

Please note that registration closes at 0830hrs for ALL competitors.

At registration you will be given your race pack comprising:-

• 2 race numbers, one for front and back (these must be VISIBLE in their ENTIRETY- cut down numbers will lead to disqualification). Relay Teams: cyclist wears number on their back and runner wears the other number on their front.
• swim cap
• ChampionChip ankle strap and chip
• safety pins

Body Numbering:
At the entry to the transition area on race day each competitor will have a race number marked on their arm, leg and bike. Competitors will not be allowed back into the transition area with out showing this number. It is the responsibility of the individual competitor to ensure their bike is road worthy.

Transition area:
Competitors are strongly recommended to conduct their own familiarisation of the transition area and the cycle and run routes out of transition. Course routes and a plan of the transition area are available in the Maps secion.

Safety & First Aid:
First aid will be provided at two levels, both close to the start/finish/transition area. The St Andrews Ambulance Association will deal with simple ailments. Those with more serious injuries that may require hospital treatment will be helped by a paramedic stationed at the Scottish Ambulance Services Ambulance. It is important that the paramedic is available at all times to respond to those in need of serious attention so please use the services appropriately.

Race Briefing (0900hrs):
The briefing is intended to:

• Reaffirm the rules under which the race is to be run
• Give any local instructions that may apply on the day e.g. sea conditions or route changes
• Confirm programme details as necessary

  ATTENDANCE AT RACE BRIEFING IS COMPULSORY