Staffin | 10K

The terrain will excite and challenge both the novice and the experienced Triathlete, and 10k runner. Set beneath the dramatic outline of the Trottenish Ridge on the north east coast of the Isle of Skye, Staffin is famed for its white houses, beautiful beach and amazing geology. With the most rugged yet breathtaking land and seascape, the village has spectacular views, and the clear clean waters of the Hebridean Minch at Staffin Bay frame the beauty of this peaceful Highland retreat. The sandy Staffin beach is one of the most popular beaches on the island due to its close proximity to the Old Man of Storr and Kilt Rock. It provides sheltered waters, and is most famous for its dinosaur footprints discovered in 2002 - the largest of their kind in Scotland. The bay is quiet with a gently sloping shelf into the sea which is easily reached from the main road. The road to the north end of the bay to the Quiraing leads to towering pinnacles and savage rock formations, such as the Prison, the 120 ft Needle and the Table, a great sunken platform. Against this impressive backdrop, Skye Events are launching their inaugural Sprint and Super Sprint Triathlon, alongside a stunning stand-alone 10k.