A new two-day challenge involving running, cycling and kayaking 109 miles across the Highlands is set to take place this September. The Nokia Coast to Coast will take competitors from Nairn in the east to Ballachulish in the west of Scotland.
The race, which will take place on 18 and 19 September, will feature stages around Loch Ness and Ben Nevis. It is open to individuals and pairs of racers.
Double Olympic gold medal rower James Cracknell has reviewed the route on the organisers’ behalf. He said: “The natural assets of the region, coupled with its fascinating human history and varied terrain, make for a truly evocative landscape and the perfect multi-sport challenge.”
For more information and suggestions about where to watch stages of the race from, check out the Nokia Outdoor Series website. Entry details and costs have not been finalised yet, but if you are interested you can sign up for email updates.