Four Races. One Great Day.
Saturday 30th May 2026 — Athy, Co. Kildare, Ireland
TriAthy XVIII returns to the banks of the River Barrow for its 18th edition. Whether you’re an experienced triathlete chasing a new challenge or a first-timer ready to give triathlon a go, there’s a race for you.
Choose Your Race
| TA-100 | Olympic | Sprint | Try-A-Tri | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swim | 2,000m | 1,500m | 750m | 250m |
| Cycle | 80km | 40km | 20km | 20km |
| Run | 18km | 10km | 5km | 4km |
| Difficulty | Heavy Endurance | Moderate Endurance | Easy–Moderate | Easy — Great Taster |
| Capacity | 300 | 1,100 | 900 | 500 |
| Suitable For | Experienced triathletes & Iron-distance training | Triathletes with some experience | Beginners with good base fitness | All beginners — 100% downstream swim |
| VIEW TA-100 → | VIEW OLYMPIC → | VIEW SPRINT → | VIEW TRY → |
What Makes TriAthy Special
Now in its 18th year, TriAthy is one of Ireland’s longest-running and most popular triathlon events, attracting up to 3,000 participants annually from across Ireland and beyond.
- River Barrow Swim — A unique river swim through the heart of Athy town, with a maximum river width of just 40m and dedicated water rescue crews for every swimmer.
- 36km of Closed Roads — One of the few triathlons in Ireland offering a fully closed road cycle course along the R417, south of Athy.
- Scenic Towpath Run — The run course follows the beautiful River Barrow towpath before returning to town for a memorable finish.
- Rolling Start Format — All races use a rolling start format, making for a smooth and efficient race experience.
- Triathlon Ireland Sanctioned — A fully sanctioned event subscribing to the highest safety and racing standards. A valid Race Licence is required to participate.
Key Dates
| SwimAthy (pre-race swim) | Sunday 24th May 2026 |
| Entry Changes Deadline | Wednesday 20th May 2026 |
| Entries Close | Friday 29th May 2026 (or when sold out) |
| Race Day | Saturday 30th May 2026 |
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