Craggy Island Triathlon
Sat 28 - Sun 29 Sep 2024 Oban, Argyll and Bute, UK

Craggy Island Triathlon

An award-winning triathlon on the incredible, unspoilt Hebridean Island of Kerrera, off Scotland's stunning west coast with the accessible marina and its facilities as the main hub.

2 races

  • Sat 28 Sep
  • Entries closed
  • #1 of 2
Kerrera Marina, Oban

Saturday

11:00

Age 16 & over

£64-£89

  • 600 m sea swimming
  • 16 km mountain biking + 362 m ascent
  • 8.5 km trail running + 234 m ascent
  • Sun 29 Sep
  • Entries closed
  • #2 of 2
Kerrera Marina, Oban

Sunday

11:00

Age 16 & over

£64-£89

  • 650 m sea swimming
  • 16 km mountain biking + 362 m ascent
  • 8.5 km trail running + 234 m ascent

Overview

Take in all of the sights that the north of the island has to offer!

With a new swim and run course and a slightly altered bike course, the event will once again take place across two days with the choice of racing on Saturday or Sunday.

runner

The course will see you swim 600m point-to-point around the pretty Kerrera Marina, before heading off to Gylen Castle at the South end of the Island on the 16km bike course. Once back at the Marina you will head out for a beautiful 8.5km trail run around the North End peninsula with views towards Dunollie Castle.  

The races are off-road, and will take you around the island's coast and over the wild hillside terrain with spectacular views across the Firth of Lorne and Sound of Mull.

Event video

  • All fitness levels
  • Event village
  • Free venue entry
  • Newcomers
  • Spectators
  • Teams

Ability level

Each race will provide a welcome environment for newbies and triathlon beginners, as well as a tough off-road challenge for those who fancy their chances at the head of the field.

Bike type

Mountain bike.

A mountain bike is recommended for this event, however depending on biker ability you may be able to use a gravel or cross bike.

bike type

  • Bag storage
  • Bar
  • Cafe
  • Coast
  • Free parking
  • Rural
  • Toilets

Event HQ

Kerrera Marina
Isle of Kerrera
Oban
Argyll and Bute
PA34 4SX
UK

Event venue

Kerrera Marina
Isle of Kerrera,
Oban
PA34 4SX

Using the north of the island means you can get the event foot passenger ferry directly from Oban, avoiding a previous logistical issue with narrow roads, a lack of near-by parking facilities, and people getting to and from the start line.

Not only that, there are now much better services and a better event experience.

Kerrera Marina is home to the Waypoint Restaurant and Bar which will be serving up delicious refreshments throughout the event – or even a beer for your supporters – and possibly even you after the race!

You’ll find regular toilets, shelter, and hard standing – simple things that bring a little more comfort. Finally, this venue means that the event date won’t be determined by the tide.

Ferry

Ferry boarding venue

Oban Times Pier
Corran Esplanade
Oban
PA34 5PX

Ferry timetable

A ferry timetable is easily accessible to you. Please make your way to the earliest ferry you can to help spread the load and keep the flow of transport going. You do not need to do anything to board the ferry to Kerrera. To leave the Island, your Race number is your ferry ticket so please keep hold of it and show it before boarding the ferry to return to Oban. Supporters must pay £5 adult and £2.50 for a child.

ferry

Car park

Official venue

Soroba Road
Oban
PA34 4JB

Rules

No campervans/motorhomes are allowed in the event car parks. Vans under 6m/Transit van-size are OK.

Bike hire

Suggestions for local bike hire are made available to you.

  • Bring your own cup
  • Plastic-free event
  • Public transport links
  • Sustainability policy

This event is trying to raise its sustainability game. Yes, it's small stuff, but it's a start, and every bit helps. There are two main changes:

  • Cups

    Feed station cups are this event's biggest source of waste so it is completely stopping the use of them. There will be no cups at feed stations. You will need to bring your own hydration system, whether this is a camel back, hydration vest, soft bottle or simply bring your own collapsible cup, carry this with you and it can be topped up at the feed stations. 

  • T-shirts

    Many of you love and use them, however, some of them get disposed of without ever getting used. So, when you enter you will have the option to choose "No T-Shirt". The cost of your entry will remain the same, and the equivalent of the cost of your T-Shirt will be donated to the selected charity. 

Races at event

  • Sat 28 Sep
  • #1 of 2
Kerrera Marina, Oban

Saturday

11:00

Age 16 & over

£64-£89

  • 600 m sea swimming
  • 16 km mountain biking + 362 m ascent
  • 8.5 km trail running + 234 m ascent
  • Sun 29 Sep
  • #2 of 2
Kerrera Marina, Oban

Sunday

11:00

Age 16 & over

£64-£89

  • 650 m sea swimming
  • 16 km mountain biking + 362 m ascent
  • 8.5 km trail running + 234 m ascent
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