Celtman Xtri

Name: Celtman Xtri
Start: 2024-06-15
End: 2024-06-15
Rating: 0

Shieldaig, Highland, United Kingdom

15 Jun, 2024 (Sat)

Event size: 100 - 999 participants (Max 200 participants)

About the event

The ninth edition of the CELTMAN! Extreme Scottish Triathlon, part of the XTRI World Tour, in Wester Ross, Scotland.
Centred around the stunning Torridon mountains we will take you on an adventure unlike any other.
Make no mistake - when we say this race is extreme we mean it. Read the race information carefully before entering as you may have to endure cold water, strong winds, driving rain and difficult conditions on the mountain with low visibility.

Races offered by this event

CELTMAN

15 Jun, 2024 (Sat) - 05:00

Triathlon

3.4 km

200 km

42.195 km

Solo

On site

Swimming
3.4 km
Since 2012 the water in Loch Shieldaig has been below the seasonal average. This appears to be an ongoing trend.

The extreme nature of the temperatures led us to shorten the swim course from 3.8K to 3.4K. Even with this shortened distance the athletes suffered badly from the cold.

In 2013 a severe storm added to the drama with strong Southerlys pushing the competitors off course.

We strongly advise cold water training for this race and to wear a heatseeker vest under your wetsuit.
Lake
Timed
Cycling
200 km
2200 m of elevation gain
The stunning CELTMAN! 200K bike route takes you along some historic single lane roads and wide open highland A roads.

Although we do not have any mountain passes to boast of the route includes 2000 metres of climbing and being coastal is affected greatly by our varied weather.

It is common to find a strong headwind on the last third of the course, just when you thought you could relax!
Road
Hilly
Single loop
Timed
Trail running
42.195 km
1582 m of elevation gain
The CELTMAN! run is unsurpassed for it's challenging nature and beauty.

In Scotland any mountain over 3000 ft (914.4 metres) is classed as a Munro. You will attempt two of these during the race on the Beinn Eighe range.

Spidean Coire nan Clach ('Peak of the Corrie of Stones' in Scottish Gaelic), is the highest point on the main ridge itself. It stands at a height of 993m. You do not go to the absolute summit of this peak due to the technicality of the climb but you go as far as the trig point.

Ruadh-stac Mòr ('Big Red Stack' in Scottish Gaelic) is on one of the spurs off the main ridge of Beinn Eighe and stands at a height of 1,010m.

Weather permitting (it's often cloudy) you will have the most incredible vistas.
Trail
Extreme
Point to point
Timed

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