Organiser's Description

Arguably the finest castle in the series – Lough Cutra – provides a fitting backdrop for the curtain raiser of the Castle Triathlon Series. The races all kick off with an open-water swim in the lake. The bike routes circumnavigate Lough Cutra itself, with the half Iron distance 'Gauntlet' cycle also taking in the beautiful Burren National Park. A mixed terrain run out into the surrounding area of stunning South Galway to finish. Distance options, including children's races, also aquathlon and duathlon sprint and standard, aquabike sprint, standard and middle, and mixed and family relay events.

A swim only event provides the choice of three different distances: 5k, 2.5k, 1mile, and stunning, off road, spectator friendly estate loop runs offer 10k and half marathon distances. 25/26 May.