Race Day Schedule – TriAthy 2026

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Race Day Schedule

Friday 29 May — Saturday 30 May 2026

Athy, Co. Kildare, Ireland

Indicative Schedule — Subject to Change

This schedule represents the planned sequence of events for TriAthy 2026. Precise timings and operational details will be confirmed in the TriAthy Athlete Guide 2026, published in early May. All times are indicative and subject to change.

Friday

29 May

Pre-Event Preparation

Pack Pick Up — Athy Rugby Club

Pre-event Pack Pick Up available for all races on Friday 29 May at Athy Rugby Club. Collecting your pack on Friday avoids the race-morning deadline. Photo ID required. Map Race Entry FAQ →

Saturday

30 May

Race Day — 4 Races

Pre-Race

Pack Pick Up, Transition & Setup

06:00

Pack Pick Up — Athy Rugby Club

Race-morning Pack Pick Up opens at 06:00hrs at Athy Rugby Club for all races. This session remains open until 11:30hrs. Photo ID required. Map Race Entry FAQ →

06:30

Transition Zone Opens

All participants may rack bikes and set up their transition area. Map Transition FAQ →

First Race — TA-100

08:00hrs

07:15

TA-100 — Latest Pack Pick Up

Final opportunity at Athy Rugby Club. Photo ID required. Map Race Entry FAQ →

07:45

TA-100 — Transition Closes

No further access to transition for TA-100 athletes. Transition FAQ →

07:45

TA-100 — Race Briefing

Mandatory briefing at the Swim Start. Attendance is compulsory. Map The Swim FAQ →

08:00

TA-100 — Race Start

Ireland's premier long-distance triathlon — rolling start on the River Barrow. Map

Start type: Rolling Start

Venue: River Barrow, Athy

View TA-100 race details →

Second Race — Try

10:00hrs

09:00

Try — Latest Pack Pick Up

Final opportunity at Athy Rugby Club. Photo ID required. Map Race Entry FAQ →

09:30

Try — Transition Closes

No further access to transition. Transition FAQ →

09:45

Try — Race Briefing

Mandatory briefing. Especially important for first-time triathletes. Map The Swim FAQ →

10:00

Try — Race Start

Our beginner-friendly distance — rolling start on the Barrow! Map

Start type: Rolling Start

Venue: River Barrow, Athy

View Try race details →

Third Race — Sprint

11:00hrs

10:00

Sprint — Latest Pack Pick Up

Final opportunity at Athy Rugby Club. Photo ID required. Map Race Entry FAQ →

10:30

Sprint — Transition Closes

No further access to transition. Transition FAQ →

10:45

Sprint — Race Briefing

Mandatory briefing at the Swim Start. Map The Swim FAQ →

11:00

Sprint — Race Start

Fast and furious — rolling start on the Barrow. Map

Start type: Rolling Start

Venue: River Barrow, Athy

View Sprint race details →

Fourth Race — Olympic

12:00hrs

11:00

Olympic — Latest Pack Pick Up

Final opportunity at Athy Rugby Club. Photo ID required. Map Race Entry FAQ →

11:30

Olympic — Transition Closes

No further access to transition. Transition FAQ →

11:45

Olympic — Race Briefing

Mandatory briefing at the Swim Start. Map The Swim FAQ →

12:00

Olympic — Race Start

The classic Olympic distance — rolling start in the River Barrow. Map

Start type: Rolling Start

Venue: River Barrow, Athy

View Olympic race details →

Post-Race

Results & Celebrations

Results Published Online

Full results and split times will be available online after the event. Race Results FAQ →

Key Venues

Athy Rugby Club

Pack Pick Up & Registration. Dublin Road, Athy.

View on map →

Transition Zone

Bike racking & gear setup. Barrow Quay area.

View on map →

Race briefings & swim entry. Near Crom-a-Boo Bridge.

View on map →

Finish line, event village & celebrations.

View on map →

Key Reminders

Race briefings are mandatory — attendance required. The Swim FAQ →
Transition closes at the times shown — no late access. Transition FAQ →
Photo ID required for race pack collection. Race Entry FAQ →
Helmets must be worn at all times in transition and on the bike. The Bike FAQ →
Race licence required — TI annual or one-day licence. Race Licence FAQ →
All starts are Rolling Starts. The Swim FAQ →
Online Check-In must be completed before race day. Race Comms FAQ →

For Spectators

TriAthy is a free spectator event. Best vantage points: swim start/finish on the River Barrow, transition zone, and the run finish area.

Full Spectator Guide →

For Local Residents

Some road closures and diversions will be in place on Saturday 30 May. We appreciate the Athy community's continued support.

Residents Information →

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