STROMNESS OPEN WATER TRIATHLON FESTIVAL -  Sunday 30th August 2026

Race Details

Event HQ will be in the Warehouse Buildings off Ferry Road, Stromness, KA16 3AA which is 2 minutes walk from the Northlink Ferry Terminal. Ample car parking is available 400 metres down Ferry Road.

Both sprint and standard races will begin with a deep water start from the Marina slipway leading to a Transition area sited in the Marina-side car park then off on a fast bike course (1 lap for sprint, 2 for standard) taking in historical sites. Following T2, competitors will run out along Ferry Road onto a stunning 2.5k looped run course (2 laps for sprint, 4 for standard).

The Finish is situated adjacent to the Swim Exit close to the Transition area.

Team/relay entries are actively encouraged.

The minimum age cut off is 15 during 2026 for sprint race and 17 during 2026 for standard race.

This event will NOT be chip-timed.

Date and Times:

Sunday 30th August 2026

> Registration 8am, Warehouse Buildings, Stromness, KA16 3AA

> Race briefing 9:45m by Transition

> Race Start: 10.00am

Race details:

Swim
750 metre open water swim loop with a deep water mass start.

Sprint - 1 lap

Standard - 2 laps

Cycle
A 23 km route on open roads.

Sprint - 1 lap

Standard - 2 laps

Run
A 2.5 km course taking you through the narrow, picturesque streets of Stromness.

Sprint - 2 laps

Standard - 4 laps

For further information on the event and travelling to Orkney, please contact the club facebook page.

Excellent travel and accommodation information can be found by visiting the offical Orkney visitors website - www.visitorkney.com / www.orkney.com