We are delighted to announce that Tayside Mountain Rescue (TMR) will once again be our official charity partner for the 2026 Forfar Triathlon.

This long-standing partnership is one we are incredibly proud of. TMR have been an integral part of Tri Angus events since 2017, and thanks to the generosity of our participants, sponsors and supporters, the 2025 Montrose Triathlon raised £3,000, bringing the total raised for TMR to over £30,000 across the partnership.

Supporting a vital local service

Tayside Mountain Rescue provides a vital, volunteer-led emergency service across our region, responding to incidents often in challenging conditions. As part of this partnership, a team of TMR volunteers will once again be on site at the Forfar Triathlon, providing first aid cover and helping to keep athletes safe on race day.

No one heads outdoors expecting to need help, but TMR are on call 24/7, 365 days a year when the unexpected happens. Their volunteers respond in all conditions, without expectation of payment, and rely entirely on fundraising to provide the specialist equipment needed to carry out this life-saving work. Every donation made through the event is genuinely appreciated.

How participants can support TMR in 2026

There are several ways that participants can help raise funds for Tayside Mountain Rescue at the 2026 event:

• Team TMR charity places
  Team TMR charity places are available free of charge, offering a guaranteed place at the event for participants who aim to raise £120 through sponsorship from friends, family and colleagues.
• Optional donations at entry
  Participants can choose to donate directly to TMR when signing up for the event.
• Post-event sports massage
  Our event sponsors Sattva Wellness have once again generously agreed to provide 15-minute post-event rub-downs to help soothe tired muscles, in return for donations to TMR on the day.

Every contribution, big or small, helps Tayside Mountain Rescue continue their vital work.

Interested in a charity place?

If you would like to take part in the 2026 Forfar Triathlon as a Team TMR charity participant, please get in touch with us at info@triangus.co.uk for more information.

We’re hugely grateful to Tayside Mountain Rescue, Sattva Wellness, and everyone who continues to support this partnership — and we look forward to building on its success again in 2026.