The Irvine Sprint Triathlon organised by Ayrodynamic Triathlon Club, incorporating the 2026 Triathlon Scotland National Sprint Distance Championships, is an exciting open water sprint triathlon on the Ayrshire coast within easy reach of the central belt, suitable for all abilities including triathlon beginners.

Voted Triathlon Scotland's Event of the Year in 2024, the race was commended for an inclusive,  friendly and supportive atmosphere, and we pride ourselves on our race being a gateway to the sport of Triathlon.

For 2026 that will be no different, with the exciting addition that the race will offer the chance to win a national championship medal, awarded in 5 year age categories. (must be a Triathlon Scotland member to be eligible)

Starting the day with a one lap 750 metre swim in the calm and clear Shewalton pond, the bike then takes you to Irvine Beach Park for a two loop fairly flat and fast 20km bike route before returning to T2 and setting off on a 5km run takes in a flat out and back run course on a traffic free tarmac path through Shewalton woods.

Upon finishing the race, there is a well renowned post race buffet provided by club members for you to refuel and enjoy while chatting to fellow participants and spectators alike.

The day will conclude with an awards ceremony with overall and age group prizes where the 2026 national sprint triathlon champions will be crowned!

Entries are now open with both individual and relay team places available. Relay teams are made up by 3 participants completing one discipline each and can be single or mixed gender.

RACE ROUTES

SWIM: 750m - 1 lap: Deep water start in waves dictated by gender and estimated swim time, following a counter clockwise lap around Shewalton pond. Kayak safety cover is provided.

Swim Course link

BIKE: 20km - 2 laps: ride out to the roundabout at Ayr Road and Marine Drive, before doing 2 laps of route along Marine Drive to Irvine Harbour, the turn point for lap 2 is at the roundabout at Ayr Road when back there after the 2nd lap, go straight ahead at the roundabout back to T2 at the pond. The bike course will be on fully open roads and the Highway Code should be followed at all times.

*Bike course subject to change depending on roadworks.           

Bike Course link

RUN: 5km - 1 lap: Flat and fast out/back run on tarmac paths through Shewalton Woods.             

Run Course link

PARTICIPANT INFORMATION

Minimum Age: Participants may be 15 on race day but must turn 16 by 31st December 2025

Overall and age Group Prizes will be awarded

TEAM RELAY

Teams of 3 will do one discipline each, teams can be made up of mixed genders 

PROVISIONAL RACE SCHEDULE

Race briefing will take place 15 minutes before each wave

Below is last year's wave start times and registration closing times as a rough guide to timing, the wave structure maybe subject to change but the overall timings of the race will be similar.

Local Accomodation

The Gailes Hotel & Spa

Premier Inn, Kilmarnock

Travelodge, Kilmarnock 

Triathlon Scotland GDPR Statement

 You agree that we may publish your personal information as part of the results of the event, and will pass such information to any governing body or any affiliated organisation for the purpose of insurance, licences, or the publishing of results, either for the event alone, or combined with, or compared to other events.  Results may include, but are not limited to first name, surname, date of birth, age category, result, penalties and any club / home country /regional affiliation.

 You also agree that in the event of a disciplinary or welfare incident that you are either involved in or witness, we may pass on your personal information to British Triathlon and/or the relevant Home Nation association or any relevant Authorities for the purpose of supporting any investigatory activity into that incident.

Please also note that by participation you agree to your name and email address being passed to Triathlon Scotland for marketing purposes.

Our races are run under British Triathlon rules, which can be found here: https://www.triathlonscotland.org/events/rule-book/

Ayrodynamic Triathlon Club reserves the right to curtail/amend or otherwise alter the race routing as local conditions prevail. In the rare case that water conditions require cancellation of the swim section, the event will take place as a duathlon only event.

Refunds are available at the following rates:

Until 4 weeks before the race 50% refund or deferral to 2027.

Until 2 weeks before the race 25% refund.

If the race is full and your place can be filled via the waiting list a full refund will be provided.