Questions
people ask

The swim and the five cycling stages are not timed. The 2027 final run features chip timing, but completion and the shared experience are the point. Groups form at different speeds and nobody is racing you.

Eighty on the 2027 start line. Entries close at midnight on 31 January 2027.

This is Britain in June, from the Highlands to the Thames, so expect some weather. The event director makes route and safety calls at the daily briefing. In the rare case a stage has to be shortened or rerouted, you will hear it there first.

There are practical daily timings so that the group, the feed stations and the hotels work, and they are covered in your participant guide. [Confirm]

You need to be comfortable swimming 5km in open water in a wetsuit at your own pace. The course is marked at 500 metres close to the shoreline, so you swim laps and can exit at the end of any lap. Kayaks, paddleboards, a safety boat and shore-based medical cover stay alongside throughout.

Fast enough to complete the stage within the day’s timings, which most riders who have trained consistently manage comfortably. Groups form at different paces and the support vehicles cover the full route.

Most participants have not. Day seven is run, walked or run-walked by different people at different paces. Preparing by running short distances the day after long rides matters more than any single long run.

Our average participant is 46. Some have years of endurance racing behind them, others are taking on their first multi-day event.

Six nights of hotels, all your meals, daily baggage transfer, feed stations, mechanical and medical support, GPS tracking, a training plan, GPX files, a Monster jersey and the finish celebration. The full list is on the What’s Included page.

Yes. Roughly £192 a month. [Confirm instalment terms]

Travel to Loch Ness and home from London, your bike and personal kit, travel insurance, and single-occupancy accommodation, which is available as a supplement. The full list is published on What’s Included.

Our terms cover deferral, transfer to another participant and the refund position at each stage before the event. [Confirm]

Yes, a wetsuit is compulsory for the Loch Ness swim. Neoprene gloves, socks or swim boots and a neoprene cap make a real difference in cool water.

Our event mechanic travels with the group and carries a range of tools and spare parts, and support vehicles are on the route throughout every stage. Bring spare tubes, tyres and any parts specific to your bike.

Most dietary requirements and food allergies are catered for. Tell us when you register and our catering team will make sure suitable meals and snacks are available all week.

Yes. Friends and family are welcome at the finish, and the celebration includes food and drink shared with fellow participants.