INVERCLYDE Leisure have announced that their triathlon will not be taking place this year because of new road regulations.
The event, which has been running for nearly 20 years, had been due to take place on Sunday 23 August.
Instead, an adult aquathlon will be taking place on the same date, also based at Gourock pool, featuring a 24-length swim and a five-kilometre run. A two-person team aquathlon option will also be available.
Inverclyde Leisure stated: “After 19 years of welcoming competitors from across Scotland and beyond, the event has been cancelled due to updated road management requirements relating to the cycling element of the race.
“We know this news will be hugely disappointing for those who had signed up, supported or planned to take part, and we would like to thank everyone for their understanding.
“We recognise the disappointment and frustration this announcement may cause. After 19 successful years, cancelling the Inverclyde Triathlon was not a decision we wanted to make and one that has only been taken after exhausting all available options.
“While circumstances beyond our control mean the event cannot proceed in its traditional format, we hope many competitors will still join us for the aquathlon event this summer.
“While it’s too early to confirm plans for 2027, we hope to explore opportunities for the event to return in the future.”
