In light of the recent government announcement (Monday 22 Feb), we are very encouraged to see a return to organised outdoor sport from March 29. All our 2021 events will fall in line with National Governing Body guidance and we are therefore very confident that we will be able to deliver a safe and successful season of mass participation events. We look forward to kicking off our season with the Cholmondeley Castle Triathlon and Multi-Sport Festival on June 19th/20th.

Lough Cutra Castle, Gort, Co Galway,

From Dublin: Follow the N6 for Galway. At Loughrea avoid the bypass signposted for Gort, but head straight on into the town. At the end of the town turn left at the Westbridge onto the N66 signposted for Gort. Entering Gort turn left at the T Junction onto the N18. After c. 2 miles there is a small road to the left. Take this and immediately in front of you are the Main Gates to Lough Cutra Castle.

From Shannon: Only 40 minute drive from Shannon airport. Take the N66 northbound for Ennis and Galway. After Ennis continue through Crusheen. After c. 5 miles there is a small car sales forecourt. Take the next right turn onto a small road (c. 0.75 miles) and the main entrance to Lough Cutra Castle is on your right.

All competitors in all races will receive a medal on completion of their race.

There will also be trophies and prize money in Olympic and Gauntlet categories.

Trophies and prizes for Open and age group categories for tris, open categories for rest of races.

Each weekend will feature live music and entertainment, retail outlets and concessions, and a variety of locally-sourced foods and refreshments for competitors and spectators alike.

Competitors’ supporters can gain free entry to this event.

Camping is available at a picturesque spot in the castle grounds.

Triathlon:

Individual/Relay Middle Distance The Gauntlet - 1.9km/90km/21km

Individual/Relay Olympic - 1500m/40km/10km

Individual/Relay Sprint Plus - 800m/40km/8km

Individual/Relay Sprint - 750m/20km/5km

Individual/Relay Super Sprint - 400m/20km/4km

Individual/Relay Starter Tri - 200m/13km/2.5km

Individual/Relay Junior: 13 - 14 yrs 500m/8km/2.5km; 15 - 17yrs 600m/13km/3.5km)

Individual/Relay Junior (11 - 12 yrs) - 200m/4km/1.6km

Individual/Relay Junior (8 - 10 yrs) - 100m/4km/0.8km

Mixed Team Relay - 250m/5km/1.5km

Duathlon:

Sprint - 5km/20km/2.5km

Standard - 10km/40km/5km

Aquabike:

Sprint - 750m/20km

Standard - 1500m/40km

Aquathlon:

Sprint - 750m/5km

Standard - 1500m/10km

Run Series:

42.2 km, 21.1 km, 10 km

Swim Series:

5 km, 2.5 km, 1 mile

We organised a hugely successful socially distanced event at Hever Castle in September 2020 for over 4000 participants and their supporters. This has given us, the Industry but most importantly our participants, the confidence to return to racing in 202!.

We want to reassure all participants that we’ll continue to work closely with Government, governing bodies, venues and suppliers to ensure that our 2021 events are run in accordance with current health and safety guidance.

Our increased health and safety measures cover 5 key principles of education: touch point reduction, density reduction, athlete self-reliance and enhanced hygiene.

Should we be required to put on a socially distanced event, participants will still get the full race experience but with individual rolling starts, 1 competitor every 10 seconds (sometimes greater), restricted time on site either side of your race and possible limit on spectators per athlete only.

We will prepare venue specific documents to send to all participants ahead of the event. These will include details on how to prepare pre-event, arrival timings and movements, swim, cycle, run, festival village and exit.