The 3.4 km swim takes place in Loch Shieldaig while the 202 km bike leg is notable for the strong winds affecting competitors. Finally the 42 km run takes in two Munros during the race over the Beinn Eighe range.
The 3.4-kilometer swim in Loch Shieldaig, the 202-kilometer bike leg with strong winds, and the 42-kilometer run traversing two Munros are all elements of a multi-stage race over the Beinn Eighe range.