East Fife Triathlon Festival 2026
19 Apr 2026
Organiser's Description
East Fife Tri Club's Sprint and Novice Triathlon and Sprint Aquabike 2026
The East Fife Tri Club’s Annual Triathlon and Tristars Triathlon will be held on Sunday 19 April 2026 at Cupar Sports Centre and Duffus Park Community Hub.
We are introducing an all new Bike and Run route with new and improved transition area.
We also welcome back, for the fifth year, the Aquabike race - a format growing in popularity, run alongside the sprint race.
Get your racing season off to a great start by entering one of the first Triathlons of the year comprising a pool swim, scenic bike course and mixed terrain run route. This event is ideal for new triathletes as well as seasoned competitors.
We will once again be hosting the Scottish Student Sport Championships.
After the success of the children's aquathlon in the previous years, we have been busy turning this into a new triathlon which will comprise a pool swim, closed road bike and an off-road run within the confines of Duffus Park. Entries for the Junior Triathlon can be made here: www.entrycentral.com/EFTJUNIORS2026
All races will finish in front of the Duffus Park Grandstand.
For those who are new to triathlon East Fife Tri Club offers coached and uncoached sessions which are guaranteed to get you race ready. The coaching will be with our team of club coaches and offers great value for money. For more details visit our website www.eastfifetriathlonclub.com
Races will be run over the following distances:
|
|
Swim |
Cycle |
Run |
|
Sprint Triathlon |
750m |
22km |
4.9km |
|
Sprint Aquabike |
750m |
22km |
- |
|
Novice Triathlon |
400m |
11km |
2.5km |
Race Routes:
Maps of all the race routes can be found on our website: www.eastfifetriathlonclub/east-fife-triathlon
Race Day Timings:
Exact timings (mostly relating to heats) will not be confirmed until the week before the race, but guide timings are as follows:
| Novice | Sprint and Aquabike |
||
| Registration | 8:30 - 09:00 | 9:00 - 10:00 | |
| Race Brief | 9:30 | 10:25 | |
| Race Start | 10:06 | 11:00 | |
| Prize Giving | 15:00 | 15:00 |
Please note any updates to these timings may be sent out in the correspondence prior to the race.
Parental Consent:
We will assume that all triathlon entrants have the approval of their parents or guardians to take part.
Race Pass:
To compete in the Novice and Sprint events you must have a valid home nations Race Pass. If you have membership of Triathlon Scotland or another home nation please enter your membership number when you book. If you forget your license, please be prepared to pay the £8 Race Pass when you register.
If you don't have Triathlon Scotland membership, Entry Central will automatically add the cost of a Day License to your booking.
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To find out more and to join us please visit: www.triathlonscotland.org/membership. Membership runs for 12 months from the date of joining, and members receive a welcome pack, insurance for training and racing, race entry discounts, eligibility for the Legends Ranking Series and National Championship titles, and special partner offers and discounts.
East Fife Sprint Triathlon
Welcome to the East Fife Tri Club’s Sprint Triathlon!
The event will be held on Sunday 19 April 2026 at Cupar Sport Centre and Duffus Park Community Hub.
The Sprint event is for competitors age 15 and above and involves:
- A 750m (30 lengths) swim in the 5 lane 25m pool. Lane order is sorted based on the estimated swim times submitted by participants. Transition is within the Sport Centre car park.
- A 22km cycle on open country roads. Starts with a modest initial climb followed by twice around a loop and a downhill return to transition.
- A 5km run which is a loop that takes you out of Cupar toward the west, down a farm road and then back to transition via a country road and the rugby pitches. Please note this route is mixed terrain. The finishers funnel will be in front of the Duffus Park Grandstand.
On the entry form, you will be asked to provide an estimated swim time. It is not unusual for people competing in a pool-based triathlon for the first time to "guess" their swim time. Please be reassured, we will accept changes to your estimated swim time up until 10 April. Your enjoyment, and that of your fellow competitors is greatly enhanced if you are in the correct swim heat.
Scottish National Student Sprint Triathlon Championship
Welcome to the Scottish National Student Championships!
The event will be held on Sunday 19 April 2026 at Cupar Sport Centre and Duffus Park Community Hub.
The event will be the Scottish National Student Championships. If you wish to enter as a student for this event, please provide us with the name of your university and matriculation number when you sign up.
NB Entries for the Student Championships will remain open until 12 noon on Monday 30th March. After this date you will have to enter via the main entry, but please give your Uni and matriculation numbers,
The Sprint event is for competitors age 15 and above and involves:
- A 750m (30 lengths) swim in the 5 lane 25m pool. Lane order is sorted based on the estimated swim times submitted by participants. Transition is within the Sport Centre car park.
- A 22km cycle on open country roads. Starts with a modest initial climb followed by twice around a loop and a downhill return to transition.
- A 5km run which is a loop that takes you out of Cupar toward the west, down a farm road and then back to transition via a country road and the rugby pitches. Please note this route is mixed terrain. The finishers funnel will be in front of the Duffus Park Grandstand.
Eligibility for Student Championships
To be eligible to participate in the Scottish Student Sport Triathlon Championships you must have a current matriculation number for a college or university.
On the entry form, you will be asked to provide an estimated swim time. It is not unusual for people competing in a pool-based triathlon for the first time to "guess" their swim time. Please be reassured, we will accept changes to your estimated swim time up until 30 March. Your enjoyment, and that of your fellow competitors is greatly enhanced if you are in the correct swim heat.
PRIZES
Student Championship prizes will be awarded by Scottish Student Sport. Students will also be eligible for main race prizes - cash prizes and winners' mementos will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, 3rd open and female, overall and age groups.
East Fife Novice Triathlon
Welcome to the East Fife Tri Club’s Novice Triathlon!
The event will be held on Sunday 19 April 2026 at Cupar Sport Centre and Duffus Park Community Hub.
The Novice event is for any competitor age 15 and above and involves:
- A 400m (16 lengths) swim in the 5 lane 25m pool. Lane order is sorted based on the estimated swim times submitted by participants. Transition is within the Sport Centre car park.
- A 11km cycle on open country roads. Starts with a modest initial climb followed by once around a mainly flat loop and a downhill return to transition.
- A 2.5km run which will take you around the grounds of Elmwood College and Duffus Park rugby pitches. Please note this route is mainly on track and grass. The finishers' funnel will be in front of the Duffus Park Grandstand.
On the entry form, you will be asked to provide an estimated swim time. It is not unusual for people competing in a pool-based triathlon for the first time to "guess" their swim time. Please be reassured, we will accept changes to your estimated swim time up until 10 April. Your enjoyment, and that of your fellow competitors is greatly enhanced if you are in the correct swim heat.
East Fife Sprint Aquabike
Welcome to the East Fife Tri Club’s Sprint Aquabike!
The event will be held on Sunday 19 April 2026 at Cupar Sport Centre and Duffus Park Community Hub.
This event will be held alongside the sprint triathlon and will be included in the same heats.
The Sprint event is for competitors age 15 and above and involves:
- A 750m (30 lengths) swim in the 5 lane 25m pool. Lane order is sorted based on the estimated swim times submitted by participants. Transition is within the Sport Centre car park.
- A 22km cycle on open country roads. Starts with a modest initial climb followed by twice around a loop and a downhill return to transition.
- Your race will include T2 and a short run to the finishers' funnel in front of the Duffus Park grandstand, and will conlude at the main finish line.
On the entry form, you will be asked to provide an estimated swim time. It is not unusual for people competing in a pool-based triathlon for the first time to "guess" their swim time. Please be reassured, we will accept changes to your estimated swim time up until 10 April. Your enjoyment, and that of your fellow competitors is greatly enhanced if you are in the correct swim heat.
Prices
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.
East Fife Sprint Triathlon
| Until | |
|---|---|
| 10 Apr 2026 23:59 | £45.00 |
Scottish National Student Sprint Triathlon Championship
| Until | |
|---|---|
| 30 Mar 2026 12:00 | £45.00 |
East Fife Novice Triathlon
| Until | |
|---|---|
| 10 Apr 2026 23:59 | £40.00 |
East Fife Sprint Aquabike
| Until | |
|---|---|
| 10 Apr 2026 23:59 | £38.00 |
Dates and Status
Date: 19 Apr 2026
Status: Open
| Event | Available/Total | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|
| East Fife Sprint Triathlon | ??/140 | 10 Apr 2026 23:59 |
| Scottish National Student Sprint Triathlon Championship | ??/50 | 30 Mar 2026 12:00 |
| East Fife Novice Triathlon | ??/30 | 10 Apr 2026 23:59 |
| East Fife Sprint Aquabike | ??/20 | 10 Apr 2026 23:59 |