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Scottish duathlon sensation Cat Morrison has lent her support to a duathlon with a difference – known as The Chase.

Set in the heart of Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park, The Chase takes place on 25 September, a unique event which fuses sport and culture to celebrate iconic 200 year poem the Lady of the Lake.

The origins of The Chase began in 1809 when Sir Walter Scott visited the Trossachs and was so taken with the area he wrote this epic poem, his depiction of the breathtaking landscape establishing Scotland as a tourist destination.

It describes how King James V, disguised as a knight, attempts to hunt a stag and eventually seeks shelter on an island on Loch Katrine, summoned by the beautiful Ellen Douglas (the Lady of the Lake).

Part of the Scottsland festival, a diverse programme of cultural and literary events to celebrate the heritage of the Trossachs and its landscape, The Chase will follow the themes of six cantos of the poem culminating in a medieval style celebration with local food and entertainment.

It will follow in King James V footsteps along a 40mile route, passing three lochs - Katrine, Venechar and Achray - in pursuit of the ‘elusive’ stag.

Using a combination of cycling and running, participants will journey through the breathtaking landscape encountering several special challenges along the way.
 
At the event launch, Morrison, pictured with the Trossachs Park ranger, said: “I am delighted to support this exciting new duathlon coming to Scotland. The Chase will provide a fantastic opportunity for people from all over the country to experience the thrill of a duathlon in one of the most amazing locations we have.”

There will also be a family orientated version of the event called ‘The Wee Chase’, taking place on the same day, aimed at people of all ages, families, groups of friends or work colleagues. It features a five mile bike route followed by an orienteering task inspired by the poem, ending with a cycle back to join the medieval celebration with the duathlon participants.

Entries for The Chase and The Wee Chase are now open at www.thechaserace.co.uk. For more information please call 01877 437 998.