Join us at our Lough Cutra Castle race event to race through the beautiful grounds and surrounding area of stunning South Galway. Pick your discipline - triathlon, duathlon, aquabike, aquathlon, swim and run - and choose a distance from starter to elite. Recruit your friends and celebrate completing your challenge in our festival village.
Our Lough Cutra Castle Race event is set within stunning surroundings. Recently accommodating King Charles during a 3-day visit to Ireland, the castle was built during the Gothic revival period and is idyllically situated overlooking the Estate’s 1,000 acre lake (the largest privately owned lake in Europe), home to this event’s open water swims.
Truly iconic courses in the West of Ireland. The weekend will host a huge range of races for all ages and abilities. Whether you’re 9 or 90 years old, a first-timer or an elite, you can pick from our triathlon, duathlon, aquabike, aquathlon, run and swim races.
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Lough Cutra Castle will be host to Triathlon Ireland’s 2023 Aquathlon Sprint Championships, Mixed Team Relay Club Championship and the Youth Series Qualifier- do not miss out!
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If you’re competing in a triathlon or multisport event you will need a valid membership or Triathlon Ireland Day Licence to compete.
We partner with Stena Line and Irish Ferries to offer our competitors exclusive discounts traveling between the UK and Ireland. More information is shared in your confirmation email.
This event is a fantastic day out - we welcome supporters to come along, explore the stunning castle grounds, cheer athletes on from numerous up close viewing spots, enjoy the event village entertainment and soak up the festival atmosphere.
12-13 years triathlon and 14-15 years triathlon is a tarmac bike course on closed roads
9-10 years triathlon and 11-12 years triathlon is off-road, mountain bike advisable
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