RACE 2008 – INFORMATION
The Waterford Triathlon (hosted by the Waterford Tri Club) will take place in the coastal village of Dunmore East (approx 8miles from Waterford City) and will be held on Saturday June 21st 2008. It will consist of a 750m sea swim, 20K bike and 6K run.
Waterford Triathlon, Saturday 21st June, Start Time: To be Confirmed.
Entry for the 2008 Waterford Triathlon is now Open.
RACE DIRECTIONS:
Coming from Cork, Kerry or Youghal: If coming from any of these places, go to Waterford City. At the Reginald’s Tower, take first right, signposted Dunmore East/ Waterford Regional Hospital. Follow this road straight for about 8 miles and follow all signposts to Dunmore East.
Coming from Dublin, Limerick, Kilkenny, Wicklow, Wexford or Rosslare:
Go to Waterford City. Drive along the left of the Quays. At the Reginald’s Tower, take first left, signposted Dunmore East/ Waterford Regional Hospital. Follow this road for 8 miles and follow all signposts to Dunmore East.
The race is provisionally scheduled to start at 10:30am on the day. There will be pre race registration the night before and on the morning before the race itself. All the information you need about Dunmore East can be found on www.waterford-dunmore.com . Although the city is only a 20min drive away, it is advisable for all those seeking accommodation to do so in Dunmore East. There will be plenty of post race entertainment and the village itself has lots of good restaurants, bars and live music. There is also a swim race planned for the Sunday morning (8th July) to help clear away the hangovers so why not make a weekend of it ! The course is set in a very scenic location and is suitable for any beginner yet would be considered a challenge to the elite athlete also.
This is a view of the bay in Dunmore East where the swim will take place…
This is the map of the course.
The cycle route is an out and back course as indicated by the blue line.
The red line indicates the run which is a 6km loop course.
Brief Course Description
Swim
The 750m sea swim will take place in Dunmore East Bay and will have a beach start. The bay is sheltered with little or no waves and there is usually no swell during mid summer. The bay is surrounded by cliffs which offer great views for spectators.
Cycle
The transition area will be in a car park easily accessible via a path connected to the smaller of the two beaches where the swim exit will be. The 20Km cycle will be an ‘out and back’ route on the main Dunmore to Waterford road. This is an undulating road with a good surface.
Run
The 6km circuit run starts with a testing ‘climb’ followed by a run through some country roads before returning to the main Dunmore road for the home straight. The finish will be in the village of Dunmore East.