Event Summary

The Pentland Triathlete Juniors Splash and Dash Aquathlon is a fun event for children between the ages of 8 and 16. It will take place in The Royal High School, East Barnton Avenue, Edinburgh  EH4 6JP on Sunday 7th September 2025. Registration between 1:15pm and 1:45pm in the games hall.

The event format is as a pool swim and then a run around the enclosed grounds of the school. Start times will depend on each athlete's age category and swim time which must be provided in advance and as accurately as possible for the relevant swim distance (please see table below).

The age groups and distances will be as per Triahtlon Scotland guidance as below:

Parking

The Royal High School is located on East Barnton Avenue and is on several Lothian Bus routes. Limited parking is available on site. Please try and share lifts and where possible, please use public transport to get to and from the venue.

Registration

Registration will be signposted in the main games hall (a 5 minute walk from the main car park) of the school, between 1:15pm and 1:45pm.

Facilities

Male and female Toilets and showers are available at the venue and there will also be food and refreshments available to buy.

First Aid cover will be provided on site.

Swim

When signing up, please provide as accurate a swim time as possible. We will use this time to work out which heat each athlete will swim in. Passing in the swim will only be allowed at the end of each length.

Free taster session

Please contact usif you would like to come along for a free triathlon taster session on 24th or 31st August 2025.