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This Festival is in a testing state, and is not open for public sign-ups until the organiser has launched it.

Organiser's Description

7th and 8th September 2024- Crossmichael near CASTLE DOUGLAS

Join us in south-west Scotland for The Beltie (Crossmichael) Triathlon 

We aim to cater for all abilities and will offer you a Novice Distance triathlon (The very Wee Beltie) Standard Distance Triathlon (The Wee Beltie).

 

To join Triathlon Scotland, please click here: https://www.britishtriathlon.org/join

 

There will be relay team opportunities in both long distance adult triathlon events.

Why the Beltie name you may ask. Well, the beautiful area we are in is the home of the famous Belted Galloway breed of cow which is recognised the world over for its outstanding good looks and cool looking jumper.

We are in the Galloway Glen of the Water of Ken and Dee, a stunningly scenic area of South-West  Scotland. The area is recognised as a hidden gem often missed by the tourist tracks to the Highlands and Central Scotland. This is your chance to race in a truly wonderful place. 

 

Location & Date

Date: 7th For the Novice and 8th September 2024 for the Standard

Crossmichael near CASTLE DOUGLAS

DG7 3AU

 

Standard Distance 

Swim:

The swim will be an open water river swim in a slow-moving river, the bay is located by Crosmichael Marina. It will be a two-lap swim around marker buoys with a compulsory exit from the water before returning to the river for the second lap. A water safety team will be in a position to assist as required.

Bike:

Standard Distance:

One 40km lap of a circuit around Loch Ken. Heading North from Crossmichael turning left at Ken Bridge passing through New Galloway, following the shores of the Loch South to Laurieston then returning to the transition area via Glenlochar. The road surfaces are in good condition, the bike course is fast with a few ups and downs. Marshals will be in place at key locations along the course.

 

Run:

Standard Distance will be one lap. The route is in the tarmac in the main although there will be a short trail section at the start of each lap.

 

Accommodation / Travel

Please visit the following websites for further information on travel to and accommodation in Dumfries and Galloway:

https://www.visitsouthwestscotland.com/

https://www.visitscotland.com/destinations-maps/dumfries-galloway/

 

 

The Big Beltie - Relay Middle Distance Triathlon

Location

Crossmichael near CASTLE DOUGLAS

DG7 3AU

 

We have tried to make the distances as accurate as possible however using the existing road networks mean we will have approximate distances for each of the run and bike legs. The transition area will be located at the Crossmichael Marina, there is a short run from the transition area to the road for the bike

Relay teams will share the Swim Bike and Run legs between 2 or 3 people. 

Middle-Distance Event

Swim / 1.9km:

The swim will be an open water river swim in a slow-moving river, the bay is located by Crosmichael Marina. It will be a two-lap swim around marker buoys with a compulsory exit from the water before returning to the river for the second lap. A water safety team will be in position to assist as required.

Bike / 90km:

Middle Distance:

Two lap courses; Lap one will follow the same route as the Standard Distance however will not turn at Ken Bridge, the route will continue to St John’s Town of Dalry and beyond to Glen Lee where there will be a left turn which will bring the route back to New Galloway where it will re-join the Standard distance loop. Lap two will be the same as the Standard distance route.

Run / 21km:

Both events will follow the same route Standard Distance will be one lap and the Middle Distance two laps. The route is in the tarmac in the main although there will be a short trail section at the start of each lap.

Further information will be made available as we finalise details.

 

Supported by Dumfries and Galloway Council. 

Accommodation / Travel

Please visit the following websites for further information on travel to and accommodation in Dumfries and Galloway:

https://www.visitsouthwestscotland.com/

https://www.visitscotland.com/destinations-maps/dumfries-galloway/

The Big Beltie - Middle Distance Triathlon

Registration and race start:

Registration will take place on 9th September 2023 from 15:00 and on 10th September from 6h30 am.

The race will start at 8 am 

Pre-race briefing 

A briefing will be held on 10th September 2023, on the loch side to which all competitors are expected to attend. 

Further information will be made available as we finalise details

Location

Crossmichael near CASTLE DOUGLAS

DG7 3AU

 

We have tried to make the distances as accurate as possible however using the existing road networks mean we will have approximate distances for each of the run and bike legs. The transition area will be located at the Crossmichael Marina, there is a short run from the transition area to the road for the bike

 

Middle-Distance Event

Swim / 1.9km:

The swim will be an open water river swim in a slow-moving river, the bay is located by Crosmichael Marina. It will be a two-lap swim around marker buoys with a compulsory exit from the water before returning to the river for the second lap. A water safety team will be in position to assist as required.

Bike / 90km:

Middle Distance:

Two lap courses; Lap one will follow the same route as the Standard Distance however will not turn at Ken Bridge, the route will continue to St John’s Town of Dalry and beyond to Glen Lee where there will be a left turn which will bring the route back to New Galloway where it will re-join the Standard distance loop. Lap two will be the same as the Standard distance route.

Run / 21km:

Both events will follow the same route Standard Distance will be one lap and the Middle Distance two laps. The route is in the tarmac in the main although there will be a short trail section at the start of each lap.

Supported by Dumfries and Galloway Council

Accommodation / Travel

Please visit the following websites for further information on travel to and accommodation in Dumfries and Galloway:

https://www.visitsouthwestscotland.com/

https://www.visitscotland.com/destinations-maps/dumfries-galloway/

 

 

The Wee Beltie - Relay Olympic Distance Triathlon

Further information will be made available as we finalise details

Location

Crossmichael near CASTLE DOUGLAS

DG7 3AU

 

We have tried to make the distances as accurate as possible however using the existing road networks mean we will have approximate distances for each of the run and bike legs. The transition area will be located at the Crossmichael Marina, there is a short run from the transition area to the road for the bike

Standard Distance Event

Swim / 1.5km:

The swim will be an open water river swim in a slow-moving river, the bay is located by Crosmichael Marina. It will be a two-lap swim around marker buoys with a compulsory exit from the water before returning to the river for the second lap. A water safety team will be in position to assist as required.

Bike / 40 km:

Standard Distance:

One 40km lap of a circuit around Loch Ken. Heading North from Crossmichael turning left at Ken Bridge passing through New Galloway, following the shores of the Loch South to Laurieston then returning to the transition area via Glenlochar. The road surfaces are in good condition, the bike course is fast with a few ups and downs. Marshals will be in place at key locations along the course.

Run / 10 km:

Both events will follow the same route Standard Distance will be one lap. The route is in the tarmac in the main although there will be a short trail section at the start of the lap.

Supported by Dumfries and Galloway Council. 

Accommodation / Travel

Please visit the following websites for further information on travel to and accommodation in Dumfries and Galloway:

https://www.visitsouthwestscotland.com/

https://www.visitscotland.com/destinations-maps/dumfries-galloway/

 

The Wee Beltie - Olympic Distance Triathlon

Crossmichael near CASTLE DOUGLAS

DG7 3AU

 

We have tried to make the distances as accurate as possible however using the existing road networks mean we will have approximate distances for each of the run and bike legs. The transition area will be located at the Crossmichael Marina, there is a short run from the transition area to the road for the bike

Standard Distance Event

Swim / 1.5km:

The swim will be an open water river swim in a slow-moving river, the bay is located by Crosmichael Marina. It will be a two-lap swim around marker buoys with a compulsory exit from the water before returning to the river for the second lap. A water safety team will be in position to assist as required.

Bike/ 40 km:

Standard Distance:

One 40km lap of a circuit around Loch Ken. Heading North from Crossmichael turning left at Ken Bridge passing through New Galloway, following the shores of the Loch South to Laurieston then returning to the transition area via Glenlochar. The road surfaces are in good condition, the bike course is fast with a few ups and downs. Marshals will be in place at key locations along the course.

Run / 10km:

Both events will follow the same route Standard Distance will be one lap. The route is in the tarmac in the main although there will be a short trail section at the start of the lap.

To join Triathlon Scotland, please click here: https://www.britishtriathlon.org/join

 

Accommodation / Travel

Please visit the following websites for further information on travel to and accommodation in Dumfries and Galloway:

https://www.visitsouthwestscotland.com/

https://www.visitscotland.com/destinations-maps/dumfries-galloway/

The Very Wee Beltie -Novice Distance Triathlon

Registration and race start:

Registration will take place on 09th September 2023 from 1 to 2 pm

The race will start at 3 pm 

Pre-race briefing 

A briefing/introductory will be held on the Saturday , to which all competitors and their families/friends are invited. 

Further information will be made available as we finalise details

Location

Crossmichael near CASTLE DOUGLAS

DG7 3AU

 

We have tried to make the distances as accurate as possible however using the existing road networks mean we will have approximate distances for each of the run and bike legs. The transition area will be located at the Crossmichael Marina, there is a short run from the transition area to the road for the bike

Swim / 300m:

The swim will be an open water river swim in a slow-moving river, the bay is located by Crosmichael Marina. It will be a one-lap swim around marker buoys. A water safety team will be in position to assist as required.

Bike/ 12 km:

E-BIKE ARE ALLOWED!

12km lap of a circuit around Crossmichael. Marshals will be in place at key locations along the course.

Run / 3km:

Run off road on the shore of the river

 

Accommodation / Travel

Please visit the following websites for further information on travel to and accommodation in Dumfries and Galloway:

https://www.visitsouthwestscotland.com/

https://www.visitscotland.com/destinations-maps/dumfries-galloway/

Prices

To sign-up for this event, the Service Fee is 4% (min 50p) for each sign-up
The Big Beltie - Relay Middle Distance Triathlon
UntilDiscounted*Standard
First 10 places£104.00£110.00
04 Sep 2023 23:59£119.00£125.00

*Discounted for members of any of TS TE WT

The Big Beltie - Middle Distance Triathlon
Until
First 50 places£83.00
Next 50 places£89.00
04 Sep 2023 23:59£95.00

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.

The Wee Beltie - Relay Olympic Distance Triathlon
Until
First 15 places£66.00
02 Sep 2024 23:59£76.00

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.

The Wee Beltie - Olympic Distance Triathlon
Until
First 50 places£51.00
Next 50 places£58.00
02 Sep 2024 23:59£66.00

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.

The Very Wee Beltie -Novice Distance Triathlon
Until
04 Sep 2024 23:59£15.00

Dates and Status

Status: Closed

EventDateAvailable/TotalClosing Date
The Big Beltie - Relay Middle Distance Triathlon10 Sep 2023??/2504 Sep 2023 23:59
The Big Beltie - Middle Distance Triathlon10 Sep 2023??/15004 Sep 2023 23:59
The Wee Beltie - Relay Olympic Distance Triathlon08 Sep 2024??/2502 Sep 2024 23:59
The Wee Beltie - Olympic Distance Triathlon08 Sep 2024??/15002 Sep 2024 23:59
The Very Wee Beltie -Novice Distance Triathlon07 Sep 2024??/3504 Sep 2024 23:59

Organiser

John Whittaker

07973866815

 

Crossmichael Castle Douglas DG7 3AU