INFORMATION
Swim
1500m:
A 2
lap sea swim in Gullane Bay with a unique beach run. The water temperature
is likely to be around 12-13 degrees so WETSUITS are COMPULSORY. A cut-off
time of 25mins for halfway will operate!
Bike
42km:
A multi-lap course on quiet roads close to Gullane.
Run 10km:
2 laps of mainly off-road along dune-top tracks.
Please see Maps for more detailed course information
Location:
Gullane is located
on the East Lothian coast approximately 18 miles east of Edinburgh on
the A198. On entering Gullane, follow signs to the car park at Gullane
Bents from the Main Street -first left approaching from west on A198.
See the maps, or the Undiscovered
Scotland website for more detail
Parking:
Limited parking is free for competitors on the morning of the race.
There is enough space for about 350 vehicles if they are parked properly.
Please follow the marshals' instructions on arrival.
Facilities:
The Gullane Beach Triathlon takes place in a very scenic setting -
unfortunately this means that some of the home comforts are absent.
- There are no showers or changing facilities at the beach but showers are available for use after the race at the local Fire school.
- There is a toilet block between the beach and car park.
Accommodation:
No overnight camping is allowed on the beach - please use official
sites or contact the tourist information office for other accommodation:
East
Lothian Council Tourist Information Tel:01620 892197
Edinburgh and Lothians Tourist Board
Tel: 0131 473 3800
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