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Lough Cutra Castle - Why join us in Galway?

We're back for our 12th Year

We’re back in Galway in 4 weeks time for our 12th edition of Lough Cutra Triathlon and Multisport Festival. After a sunny and very successful year in 2023, we are back for another year!

2024 promises to be bigger and better than ever. We’re looking forward to our first race weekend of the year – we hope you’re ready for some spectacular racing!

The Beautiful Castle and Estate

Did you know that the lake at Lough Cutra is Europe’s largest privately owned lake? The impressive 1,000 acre lake is the perfect place to start your triathlon season. The run takes place in and around the magnificent estate with the bike routes varying fro a short cycle around the lake to a longer cycle deep into the heart of the stunning Burren National Park.

Our Competitor Guide and Gauntlet Guide are full of information that will be useful leading up to race day! If you’d like to learn more about our courses at Lough Cutra, check them out below.

Course Information

The Mixed Team Relay Returns

Brilliant for elites and first-timers alike, each team of four (2 men, 2 women), completes a mini triathlon each (250m swim, 4.2km bike, 1.1km run) before handing over to their next team member.  In both instances, the drama plays out in the shadow of the castle at each venue and in front of hundreds of spectators.

We are thrilled to be once again hosting the National Mixed Team Relay Club Championships! Clubs from across the country will descend to Galway. For all triathlon clubs we are offering 25% off all races, so enquire with our team today about your exclusive club discount!

However, you don’t have to be in a triathlon club to enter this event! Grab your friends and family and enter a team now for this fun and exhilarating race.

Book Your Team Entry

3rd Youth Series Event of 2024

Our Junior events at Lough Cutra play host to the third instalment of the Triathlon Ireland Youth Series. We expect to see some of the finest junior triathletes in country take part! These races are also a great and competitive introduction to the sport, so you don’t have to raced before to sign up. Join us!

Book today!

Host of the Aquathlon Sprint Championships

Lough Cutra will also host the TI National Aquathlon Sprint Championships!

It’s looking to be a brilliant race, and we cant wait to see who makes it out on top!

Even if you are not wishing to enter the champs, you can still take part! Challenge yourself with 750m swim, followed by a 5km run!

Book today!

Junior Aquathlon National Championships

And finally, Lough Cutra will also host the Junior Sprint Aquathlon National Championships.

Athletes aged 16-19 as of 31/12/2024 will battle it out in the lake and racing in the estate to be named the 2024 champ.

Family, friends and fans!

Lough Cutra isn’t just all about the athletes, spectators are also catered for! During the race weekend, spectator entry is completely free and spectators can roam the grounds whilst their athletes are making their way around the course.

There will be live music, tasty food concessions, yoga and trade stands in the event village to create a buzzing festival feel.

The local area!

Extend your trip to Galway and take advantage of the opportunity to explore the City of the Tribes, a short journey from Gort, or you can stay local and explore the stunning and historic countryside in South Galway, why not go further afield and adventure all the way out to Connemara. Pop over to Co. Clare and experience the wild beauty of The Cliffs of Moher or drive through The Burren, where part of the Gauntlet cycle passes through.

There is so much to see and do within a short distance from the Castle you will be spoiled for choice, find out more about Galway and the Wild Atlantic Way here!