MacQueen Bros Mid Argyll Triathlon is back for 2026! Join us in the heart of scenic Argyll, swimming in the refurbished 20m MAC pool, cycling by the Mhoine Mhor national nature reserve and past Dunadd hill fort, the site of the crowning of the kings of Dalriada, and running along the famous Crinan canal.

It's an accessible, flat course with a pool swim. We aim to welcome everyone whether it’s your first triathlon or you are a familiar face at our event. Our event is supported by the local community and well marshalled, offering friendly support along your way.

• 500 Metre Swim 
• 19 Km cycle 
• 6.5 Km Run

Aquathlon

We are affiliated to Triathlon Scotland, the national body for triathlon in Scotland.

Every competitor will receive a race memento. 

Mid Argyll Community pool café offer a range of food and refreshments and will be open before, during and after the event. 

Entry Information

Minimum age of entry for individual race: 17 Years old at 31st December 2026

Minimum age of entry for team race (swim): 15 Years old at 31st December 2026

Minimum age of entry for team race (bike): 16 Years old at 31st December 2026

Minimum age of entry for team race (run): 17 Years old at 31st December 2026

Minimum age of entry for Aquathlon: 15 Years old at 31st December 2026

Please note as this is an open road event Triathlon Scotland require us to obtain parental consent for all entrants aged under 18 on race day. Parental contact details must be included on your entry form be it an individual or a member of a team. 

Teams of three people only should be entered. Each person should be recorded on the team entry. One person is to swim, one person is to cycle and one is to run. 

Please record on the entry form if you are a disabled athlete so that the event organizers can discuss with you suitability of the course. 

Entries will be accepted up until the event is full and a reserve list will be in operation.

Entries on the day will incur a race entry surcharge of up to £5.

Entry fees  
Prices exclude Triathlon Scotland race license. 

£10 discount for super early entry available until 31st May 2026. 

£5 discount for early entry available until 31st August 2026. T-shirt size may be specified until 31st August 2026. 

• Adult £47
• Junior: £27  
• Adult team: £53
• Junior Team: £33
• Aquathlon adult: £30
• Aquathlon junior: £20

Entry Central fees of 4% (min 50p) for each sign-up apply.

Refunds - important!

We will not be offering any refunds or deferrals. We recommend that you take out insurance for this event if you wish to protect your entry fee. Entries are non transferable. 

Sponsors

The organisers would like to thank our main sponsor together with Midton Acrylics, MacLeod Construction, Scottish Canals, Riverside Garage & the Co-op Lochgilphead for their support and sponsorship, as well as all the volunteers and marshals who help on the day.