Lough Cutra Castle Triathlon 2019

Lough Cutra Castle Triathlon 25th & 26th May, Gort, Galway

Taking place on the grounds of Lough Cutra Castle one of the first events of the triathlon season in Ireland, this year’s events will cater for those dipping their toes into the sport for the very first time to those chasing a personal best or a podium in their category. With a variety of triathlon distances over the 2 days, children and adults are in for an exciting and exhilarating race experience. This year in addition to the lineup of triathlon races there are also Duathlon, Aquabike and Aquathlon events to choose from as well as the Swim only ( 1 Mile, 2.5k, 5k distances ) Run only off-road 10k or Half Marathon.

Use the code LCT19TTSFITNESS for 25% Discount on Race Entry on www.loughcutratri.ie

All of the races at Lough Cutra Castle kick-off with a stunning open-water swim in the lake, transitioning into a bike route which circumnavigates Lough Cutra itself. The half iron Gauntlet cycle takes in the beautiful Burren national park. The event offers not only a chance to race but a festival atmosphere with live music, dancing, children’s entertainment, retailers and food.

Old churches, cells and monasteries are prolific in the area, with some of the islands on the lake containing the remnants of stone altars.

The history of the actual estate can be traced back as far as 866 A.D. when the ruined church of Beagh was sacked by the Danes and war raged through the district for nearly 1,000 years

The Castle itself was built during the Gothic revival period and is idyllically situated overlooking the Estate’s 1,000 acre lake (the largest privately owned lake in Europe), home to the open-water swim of the Lough Cutra Castle Triathlon.

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