The MacQueen Bros Mid Argyll Sprint Triathlon
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Event overview
The MacQueen Bros Mid Argyll Sprint Triathlon and Aquathlon takes place in Mid Argyll on 27 September 2026. The triathlon uses a refurbished 20 m pool at the Mid Argyll Community pool and a flat course that includes cycling by the Mhoine Mhor national nature reserve, past Dunadd hill fort, and running along the Crinan Canal. The event is affiliated to Triathlon Scotland. The community pool café will be open before, during and after the event. Every competitor receives a race memento.
Race formats and distances
Triathlon (sprint)
- 500 m swim
- 19 km cycle
- 6.5 km run
Aquathlon
- 500 m swim
- 2.5 km run
The aquathlon uses a pool swim followed by a flat run along the Crinan Canal. Teams must consist of three people: one to swim, one to cycle and one to run.
Entry, age and fees
Minimum age for the individual triathlon is 17 years (at 31 December 2026). Aquathlon minimum age is 15 years (at 31 December 2026). Team minimum ages: swim 15, bike 16, run 17. Parental consent and contact details are required for entrants under 18 because the event includes open road sections. Entries are accepted until the event is full; a reserve list will operate and on-the-day entries may incur a surcharge up to £5.
Standard entry fees listed by the organiser:
- Adult triathlon: £47
- Junior triathlon: £27
- Adult team: £53
- Junior team: £33
- Aquathlon adult: £30
- Aquathlon junior: £20
A British Triathlon Race Pass is required for non-home-nation members; pass costs and a 4% (min 50p) service fee apply. Entries are non-refundable and non-transferable. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
