King of the Hill 2009 will take place in Kinsale on Saturday July, 25th.
Entry to the event will be split over 2 days, 150 places will be made available on Sat May 9th at 8am and the remaining 150 at 8am on thursday May 21st. Once you have paid your entry fee no refunds will be available however you may exchange your place with another if you organise it yourself and send the details to kingofthehill@corktri.com for final approval up until July 4th. No changes will be allowed after this date.
Please note that registration to the event will take place in Kinsale on friday July 24th from 7-9:30pm, there will be no race registration on race day.
www.corktri.com
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King Of The Hill Triathlon Kinsale
Since it’s inception in 1999 the King of the Hill has become a popular event on the Triathlon Calendar.
Cork Triathlon Club’s premier sprint distance event is set in the picturesque and fashionable resort town of Kinsale on the south-west coast of Ireland. About 30Km from Cork City which is Irelands second largest city and European Capital of Culture 2005. Kinsale town renowned for its fine food and historic sites nestles between hills and shoreline. The scenic location provides an attractive backdrop for this short but demanding triathlon. It’s not called King of the Hill for nothing!
The event starts on the outskirts of Kinsale with a 750m swim at the Dock Beach a nice sheltered strand within Kinsale harbour itself. After the swim and the short run to transition the competitors then set off on a 20K cycle along the Bandon River Estuary and through the Kinsale countryside with some small yet testing hills. After the turnaround the hills turn to your advantage and provide a quick return home. After the return to transition the best is yet to come as the runners are immediately faced with a 1Km steep climb.
A tough endurance test at the best of times and the last thing you need after a 20Km bike sprint. The runners have the opportunity to recover as they descend this hill on the other side. The course then levels off as you race towards Sandycove beach for the turnaround. On the return leg the athletes are faced with the reverse and this gives a very fast finish as the line beckons at the bottom of the initial climb. Don’t miss the opportunity to test your mettle in this exciting event.