EDINBURGH
DUATHLON

10th MARCH 2024 | Gosford House

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RUN
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BIKE
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RUN
5K
25K
5K

EVENT DETAILS:

The Edinburgh Duathlon returns for the fourth year. The event will take place on Sunday March 10th 2024 March 5th 2023  Gosford House.

THIS RACE IS OPEN FOR ENTRY TO ALL ABILITIES. COMPLETE BEGINNERS TO SEASONED ATHLETES.

Tough Runner UK welcomes you to the third edition of the highly anticipated Edinburgh Duathlon which takes place in the breath-taking scenery of Gosford House and it’s neighbouring country roads. Gosford House was previously known as the location of the Edinburgh Ironman Triathlon. 

The run course will take part within the spectacular estate and then transition onto the bike that will take you out onto the surrounding roads. This outstanding bike course boasts of unrivalled scenery along the coast line and farmlands.

2024 look set to be a much brighter year for sporting and physical activity so why not try out the event. Sign up early and give yourself plenty of time to train to a level you feel comfortable with

So let’s get down to the details:
Event Date – Sunday 10th March 2024- 8AM Start
Event venueGosford house 
Event Distance – 5k 25k 5k

British Triathlon Federation Rules
BTF rules, All competitors must comply with BTF rules, (it is recommended that you read the BTF rules and regulations which will be applied to his race). All competitors must be licensed to race, those non BTF members will be required to pay a £6GBP levy for a day license. This is now all digital and is included in the non member entry cost.  

RUN ROUTE  >
Please note: The entire bike route is on the open road, there are no off-road elements. 

*** This event is not drafting ***
Anybody caught doing so will be DSQ drafting is cheating.

Minimum age for competitors
The minimum age to take part in this event is 17.

British Triathlon Federation Rules
BTF rules, All competitors must comply with BTF rules, (it is recommended that you read the BTF rules and regulations which will be applied to his race)

All competitors must be licensed to race, those non BTF members will be required to pay a £6 levy for a day license. This is included in the non member entry cost.

Keep racing tidy
If you intend to use your own nutrition please keep hold of it until you reach a suitable place to discard of it.
We would appreciate if you would either wait until you reach a dedicated trash zone or give them to a marshal.

Transition rules
Security will be present in the transition area. Only competitors wearing their ID will be allowed in or out.

Your race pack will include a race number and 2 stickers which are to be attached to your bike and helmet. This must be done prior to entering the transition zone.
No riding is allowed in the transition zone. Your helmet must be fastened on your head at all times whilst you are on tour bike or running through transition with your bike.

With this race you'll get:

An awesome
race experience

Fully marked and
marshalled route

Stunning
finisher medal

Water
stations

Special award
for top 3 finishers

Electronic
chip timing

Event
facilities & toilets

Fully trained
medics

EVENT SCHEDULE:

REGISTRATION & TRANSITION OPENS
6:30
REGISTRATION & TRANSITION CLOSES
7:40
MANDATORY RACE BRIEF
07:50
RACE START
8.00

REVIEWS FROM FACEBOOK:

Sarah BennetVia Facebook
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First duathlon yesterday and thought it was very safe, well-managed, very friendly and great fun. Communications and beginner’s guides beforehand were useful and marshalls & staff couldn’t have been more helpful. Thanks to all involved - I’ve a feeling this won’t be my last duathlon!
Doug MonroeVia Facebook
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Incredible efforts to put on truly covid safe events in 2020.
Mandy HavordVia Facebook
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Fantastic well organised event was wonderful to be joining in this wonderful quite difficult run:):) beautiful scenery, everyone very helpful and very friendly, was a pleasure to take part in this fabulous run, tough runner you did an amazing job with all of the event, the socially distancing start line was excellent, the 10 second set of times worked very well:):) all of us runners seemed to thoroughly enjoy the whole event:):) take a big bow tough runner organisers you deserve it. ...I’m very much looking forward to this event next year. Great big Thankyou tough runner:):):)
Katy LewisVia Facebook
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The Wildflower Duathlon was great event. Well organised, fab marshalls. My first Duathlon and really enjoyed it. I hope to be back next year. Cheers! 😁👍
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EVENT INFO:

DETAILS:
Event Date – Sunday 5th March 2023
Event venue – Gosford Estate
Event Distance – 5k 25k 5k (5K distances split into 2 loops)

At Tough Runner UK we aim to deliver the best events and the best routes to test you whilst leaving you with a HUGE sense of accomplishment. See the routes for this amazing event below:
SEE RUN ROUTE >
SEE BIKE ROUTE >

Gosford House,
Longniddry
EH32 0PY

Get directions on Google HERE

  • On site Parking (£5 charge)
  • Wheelchair Accessible

FAQ'S:

-Check out the knowledge base on our contact page for a quick answer.
-You can send us a message on our website (bottom right)
-You can email us at info@toughrunneruk.com.

No please leave all valuables in your car. The car park is near the start/finish area. 

YES! We have multiple photographers on the day from our partners at Marathon Photo’s.

Make sure to throw the best pose as you run past them.

We’re here to help you on your journey to having epic experiences and this is why we have a fantastic injury protection policy on our race entries.
If you are injured get in touch with Let’s Do This up until 4 days before your race and provide them with a note signed by a Doctor and they will refund your entry for you.

Contact if needed to support@letsdothis.com

Yes water will be located at the start/finish.

Due to the nature of the race we advise you to plan your race fuel and take your own water and fuel/gels on route.

Need a new HYDRATION PACK? GET YOURS NOW

If you were one of the lucky few to sign up on the early bird offer with a FREE gift then congratulations.

Don’t forget to pick it up at registration on the morning of your event.