Lough Cutra Castle Swim Series

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  • Date Sat 23rd May 2026
  • Time 12:00
  • Location Lough Cutra Castle, Gort, Co Galway,
  • Price £48.38 - £69.88
  • Races 3 races

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Event summary

Get ready for an unforgettable day at the Lough Cutra Castle Swim Series, hosted by Castle Race Series on Saturday, May 23rd, 2026! Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Europe’s largest privately owned lake, this event is a must for outdoor swimming enthusiasts. Participants can choose from three exhilarating distances: 5km, 2.5km, and 1 mile, making it perfect for swimmers of all levels.

The stunning swim route through the picturesque grounds of Lough Cutra Castle is often hailed as the ‘best open water swim ever completed’. Each swimmer will receive a swimming cap and a timing chip, ensuring a seamless race experience. Competitors will be categorized into wetsuit and non-wetsuit divisions, and exciting prizes await the top male and female finishers in each distance. Don’t miss out on this spectacular swimming event—mark your calendars for May 23rd and get ready to make a splash!

Lough Cutra Castle Swim Series

Sat 23rd May 2026

Swimmers compete in an open water race, splashing through a lake with an old stone castle and lush green trees in the background under a clear blue sky. A group of triathletes in wetsuits and swim caps gather near a lake, preparing for the swim phase of a triathlon. One man in the foreground smiles at the camera and gives a thumbs-up gesture. The background includes calm water, trees, and a slightly cloudy sky. Three women, smiling and wearing swimsuits and swim caps, stand together outdoors with a castle and green landscape in the background. They have swim goggles on their caps and appear to be participating in a swimming event. The sky is partly cloudy.

Organiser's Description

The Swim Series is open to outdoor swimmers as an event in its own right, and provides the choice of three different distances: 5km 2.5km and 1mile. The event boasts a unique and stunning swim route in Europe’s largest privately owned lake, within the beautiful grounds of Lough Cutra Castle, and is described by many as the ‘best open water swim ever completed’

All swimmers will be provided with a swimming cap and timing chip, and the races are categorised into wetsuits and non-wetsuits. Prizes will be awarded for the first place male and female competitors in each distance.

Races

  • 1 Mile

    Incl. All Fees

    £48.38

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  • 2.5 Km

    Incl. All Fees

    £59.13

    Booking for more than 1?
  • 5 Km

    Incl. All Fees

    £69.88

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