The perfect and only FUN Beginner triathlon series in Ireland ! The 25.5 series is the only Triathlon series in Ireland made for beginners and not for serious competitors. But don’t think it is just another easy swim/bike/run event we have some exceptional fixtures and will challenge your physical and mental skills, with some cross country runs and unusual swims. Our events are fully insured, and professional lifeguards from the Galway water safety will be there for your safety along with the Red Cross and the Gardai and over 200 marshall for the 4 weekends.
The 25.5 Triathlon series consists of:
– Portumna Castle 05/09/09 Portumna, Co.Galway
– Suck Valley Triathlon 12/09/09 Athleague, Co.Roscommon
– Portrun Triathlon 19/09/09 Portrunny, Co.Roscommon
– Moycarn lodge Triathlon 26/09/09 Ballinasloe, Co.Galway
Make sure you read the following before you enter:
Prizes
Winner in each Category will receive a free entry for the following year.
The Overall winner (male/female) of the series will receive a set of training gear and each Category overall series winners will receive in each category a commerative T-shirt. Only the 3 best events to score.
Events:
– All the races consist of 0.5km swim, 20km cycling and 5km run
– A mini Try-Athlon will be held for people and children who just want to try out the sports. The distances will be: 100m swim, 3km cycling, 1km run. (1/5 of the event)
Swim: wetsuit strongly recommended
Bike: Helmet compulsory
Run: race numbers in the front or you might not be on the results
Registration from 8.00am to 9.00am nothing will be posted out prior to the event, the information will be posted on the runireland.com website and forum.
No showers will be provided.
Race Briefing: 9:45 am main race and 10:05 for the Try-athlon
ONLINE ENTRY ONLY
The fees:
– €32 per race for individual
– €45 for Relay teams
– €12 for the mini Try-Athlon
– 1km Fun run for children under 11 (Free entry)
-€115 for full series
STRICKLY NO ENTRY ON THE DAY 255 PLACES ONLY!
Timing chip will provide finish time only, no splits.
Last year results, video and pictures:
https://www.irishtriathlon.com/irishtri09/255series/index.html