Welcome to this exciting event delivered by Beyond Adventure and Still Going Strong Events. We are delighted that you have chosen to be a part of this and are looking forward to hosting both adventure sports enthusiasts and those putting their toes in the water for the first time, the event offers opportunities for all to get involved. Aberfeldy and the Tay Valley has some of the best scenery in Scotland, particularly at this time of year in early autumn creating a stunning backdrop.
The Beyond the Tay Adventure Challenge is a circular 14km Run/Hike from the picturesque Highland Perthshire town of Aberfeldy to Kenmore followed by a 13km paddle back to Aberfeldy.
Classes and prices
| Category |
Min age |
Priority (2017/2018 entrants)
23 Nov to 7 Dec |
Earlybird
8 Dec to 31 Jan |
General
1 Feb onwards |
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| Solo |
16 |
£30 |
£36 |
£40 |
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| Pairs (open) |
16 |
£54 |
£60 |
£64 |
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| Pairs (Adult+Child) |
16+12 |
£54 |
£60 |
£64 |
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| Pairs (School) |
12-15 |
£54 |
£60 |
£64 |
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| Relay (open) |
16 |
£54 |
£60 |
£64 |
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A fee of 6% will be applied to each order to cover administration and card processing costs.
Allowable craft
All categories of paddlesport craft are allowable from racing kayaks through to paddleboards. The boats paddled down the river section of the event prescribe which category participants compete in. i.e. tandem pairs must paddle an accepted doubles craft.
Prizes
Prizes are awarded to:
| Solo |
Tandem Pairs |
Relay |
- 1st, 2nd, 3rd Male
- 1st, 2nd, 3rd Female
- 1st, 2nd, 3rd Male U18
- 1st, 2nd, 3rd Female U18
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- 1st, 2nd, 3rd
- 1st Adult and Child
- 1st School
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Key timings
| Saturday 21st September |
| Boat Drop Off |
Opens 08:00 – Closes 09:30 |
Kenmore Hotel |
| Check-in |
Opens 07:30 – Closes 08:30 |
Beyond Adventure By the River |
| Event Briefing to all athletes |
10:15 |
Start Line Dewars Aberfeldy Distillery |
| Event Starts |
10:30 |
Dewars Aberfeldy Distillery |
| Side Events Program Starts |
14:00 |
Beyond Adventure |
| Event Presentation |
16:30 |
Beyond Adventure |
| Beyond Adventure BBQ |
17:00 |
Beyond Adventure |
Event Centre and Check-in
Event check-in is located at Beyond Adventure “By the River”, Riverside, Aberfeldy, Perthshire PH15 2EB Turn in at the 40mph/derestricted speed sign leaving/arriving at the eastern side of Aberfeldy.
Opening Times:
Saturday 21st September, 07:00 - 08:30
Side Events Programme
Beyond The Tay Adventure Challenge is also delivering an exciting side events program which includes:
- Come Try Paddle Sports sessions
- Indoor Climbing Wall
- Boat and Equipment second hand sale (participants can bring their own items to sell
- Bouncy Castle
Tayside Mountain Rescue Team
Wer are proud to be supporting the Tayside Mountain Rescue Team and you will have the option during entry to choose to visit their JustGiving page to either make a donation or set up your own donations page that sponsors can contribute to.
