Event History
The Lough Neagh Triathlon was initiated in 2001 and has quickly been established as one of the most professional and spectator friendly triathlons in Ireland. It is a fun, mass participation event catering for all abilities. The Lough Neagh Triathlon has been a huge success on all fronts in previous years. It has had the distinction of hosting the Home Nations Championships, won by England and also the Irish Triathlon Championships. It has also seen a large increase in the number of athletes who have entered and completed the event.
At the Lough Neagh Triathlon they also try to attain one goal. To promote a professional race to the highest international standards, but with legendary Irish hospitality and atmosphere. They feel the race acts as a benchmark for other races to meet the standard of excellence that Lough Neagh has attained.
Event Details
The event will consist of a 1500m swim in Lough Neagh (close to the shoreline at all times), a 40k cycle (25 miles) of a 4 lap course and a final challenge of a 10k run comprising another 4 lap course. Both the cycle and run sections will take competitors through the marina area thus allowing spectator participation.
Competitors can also complete the challenge as part of a relay team made up of 3 members, 1 swimmer, 1 cyclist and 1 runner. So why not get together with a couple of friends and enjoy the experience of triathlon by completing one discipline each.
