Lough Cutra Castle Triathlon and Multisport Festival

Anyone of any gender, age or ability is welcome and safe to take part in a race. First-timers and old-timers, the next generation and the elites, clubs and corporates, schools and seniors are welcome. The more the merrier.

Clubs

Discounts and club event areas.

All sports clubs are welcome to take part in the events and group discounts are available, tailored waves for club championships, trading places scheme, as well as allocating you a place to pitch gazebos for a meeting spot in the event village.

Corporates

Creating healthy teams.

There are opportunities for companies to experience the events together – a great way to build team morale and friendly competition. This can include group booking discounts, pre- and post-race refreshment from your own hospitality marquee, your own company wave, custom kit and more.

Accessible racing

Racing for all.

This event has an ethos of accessibility and inclusivity and wants to be able to offer a race for everyone. Many inspirational paratriathletes have taken part in one of the Castle Triathlon Series races over the years including Paralympian Matthew Emmerson, the Band of Brothers and Band of Sisters – injured and wounded service men and women.

First timers

Compete or complete.

There are starter distances across all disciplines and a very supportive community of athletes and marshals to help you feel confident and comfortable completing your first race.

Juniors

The next generation.

From jumping in a lake, cycling through the woods to running around a castle, there are unforgettable, accessible races for 9–16 year olds at amazing locations.

Elites

Races for champions.

Rising stars and athletes have raced in the Castle Race Series from the very beginning. Many of these triathlon events host qualifying and national championships races in partnership with the BTF, TI and FF Tri, and the obstacle race is now a OCR World Championship Qualifier.

Female focussed

Closing the gap.

Over the last few years female participation has been increased to 38% by adding a greater variety of distances, female-only waves, launching the virtual series and making strategic partnerships.

Armed Forces

Race savings.

Discounts are offered on races to those who are serving or have served in the armed forces.

Photography

Photographers are on-site to capture you in action!

Medals and prizes

Podium presentations take place for all races. All participants receive a medal which can be personalised with your name and finish time.

Training advice

Tri Training Harder help athletes prepare for this event through different coaching packages which include race specific training plans, pre-event training sessions and a virtual training club.

Merchandise

Race kit: Train for your race in Castle Race Series Kit and purchase a finisher t-shirt to make sure everyone knows you've conquered the castle!

Wetsuit hire

10% discount code: TriWetsuitHire are the quick, easy and affordable solution to making sure you have a high performance technical wetsuit for your race.

Buy wetsuits

15% discount with Yonda.

Spectators

A fantastic day out! Supporters are welcome to come along, explore the stunning castle grounds, cheer athletes on from numerous up close viewing spots, enjoy the event village entertainment and soak up the festival atmosphere.

Event HQ

Lough Cutra Castle
Gort
H91 H2KF
Ireland

The castle

Lough Cutra Castle Multisport event is the backdrop to this festival of triathlon and multisport event in County Galway.

The Castle, built during the Gothic revival period and once home to now King Charles during a 3-day visit to Ireland, is idyllically situated overlooking the Estate’s 1,000 acre lake; the largest privately owned lake in Europe and home to this event’s open-water swims.

Throughout the weekend, athletes and spectators will be able to enjoy the grounds and a fun-packed festival village featuring live music, shopping, food and drink, children’s entertainment, yoga and more.

Camping

From £30 per pitch.

There is a family campsite for tents and caravans in the castle grounds with pitches starting at £30.

Ferry discounts

Stena Line and Irish Ferries offer competitors exclusive discounts for travelling to Ireland.

This event appreciates that the health of the planet is a huge challenge and has made commitments to tackle these challenges which they will continually measure, evolve and improve.

These environmental commitments include:

• Reducing material use - prioritising using less
• Reusing - finding better alternatives
• Recycling - wherever possible
• Being a responsible buyer - sourcing sustainably with an ethical framework in place

Completed the mixed team relay for a bit of fun with a 1 member who never completed a triathlon (I think she's hooked now) and another girl who has done just a few and it was a great team event that we pushed each other on. this is a great event to do to be competitive or just for a bit of fun. well organised and great course. Gabriel W

Great race. Love the finish in front of the castle, and the jellies! See ye next year! John O

Brilliant. Emmanuel H

Very well organised. All crews and Marshalls were very helpful and encouraging. Lovely course. Joe L

First triathlon here, but had a few aquathlons before here. Great organization as usual, marshalls guide us well and things just go smoothly. Everything well marked. I enjoyed it a lot! Thank you for keeping high standards! You guys rock. Tomasz C

Outstanding. Nick H

It was my first triathlon and I throughly enjoyed it. It was well organised and a smooth process throughout. I really liked that there numerous areas for my supporters to see me. I definitely would do an event again. Aoife S

I had entered the marathon but didn't feel up to it so switched to the 10k. Staff were so lovely and made it such an easy transition. Everything was run so well from the parking, bib pick up, race briefing, course marking and finish were all fantastic. Could not fault anything at all. Highly recommend! Sandy C

I arrived from Germany with a bad knee and was very worried that I wouldn't be able to run. And then I met this great team ♥️ I would like to thank everyone for your warmth, friendliness, encouragement and support before, during and after the run. You are incredible. If I ever get to run a half marathon again, I will come back and do it with you. Thank you for everything. Your Tanja. Tanja G

1st time at this event and 1st 5k swim best ever. Couldn't fault anything about the whole event for me. Thanks for such a great experience. Judith xx Judith M

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