18-07-2025
Athletes of all abilities encouraged to join Inverclyde's triathlon next month
INVERCLYDE'S annual triathlon race will return to Gourock next month with experienced athletes and beginners encouraged to take part.
On Sunday, August 17, swimmers, runners and cyclists will be lacing up their trainers and looking out their goggles as they gear up to compete in Inverclyde Leisure's popular event.
The main event of the Adult Sprint Distance Triathlon includes a half-mile swim - which is 24 lengths of Gourock's outdoor pool - followed by a 10-mile cycle to Ardgowan Estate and back, before finishing with a 5km run to McInroy's Point and back.
Inverclyde Leisure's triathlon will return to Gourock outdoor pool in August with competitors of all abilities encouraged to take part (Image: George Munro) There's also something for the younger athletes, with a Junior Aquathlon for 10 to 17-year-olds, featuring 12 lengths of the pool and a 3km run to the Gourock Royal Yacht Club and back.
To ensure the event is as inclusive as possible Inverclyde Leisure organisers said people of all fitness levels are welcome to take part, and every year lots of entrants do their first-ever triathlon Inverclyde.
The only thing requirement that organisers ask is that competitors can complete the swim in under 45 minutes.
Head of Inverclyde Leisure, David McCorkindale has been taking part in the triathlon since it began in 2007 and says he has never missed a year of the race.
He said: 'It's a fantastic even and I would encourage anybody of any level to try it out this year just for the taking part and then build on their time for next year.
"You can also take part as a team so get you friends or work colleagues together so you can build it up to doing it all yourself.
"It can be a challenge, but it is also very rewarding when you cross the finish line."
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To take part in the event as a team, there only needs to be three members: one runner, one cyclist, and a swimmer.
David says the Inverclyde Leisure team has done an 'incredible job' in getting the course ready and making sure every competitor has a safe and fun race.
Even if you aren't taking part in the race, spectators are welcome to cheer on the athletes as they race along Gourock.
Entry for individuals to the adult sprint distance triathlon is £44.60 for Inverclyde Leisure members, or £55.10 for non-members with a team entry costing £60 total for three people.
Entry for junior race is £17.50 for members and £21 for non-members.
For more information and to sign up call 01475213135 or email
Entries close on August 3, and with limited places available on a first come, first served basis.
