Lough Key Tri Club gears up for sprint triathlon

This year’s Lough Key Sprint Triathlon will be hosted by Lough Key Triathlon Club on Sunday, September 3rd.

The triathlon will take place in Lough Key Forest Park outside Boyle with a 750 metres swim out to McDermott’s Castle and back, followed by a 23km cycle around the spectacular shores of Lough Key, ending with a 5km run through the enchanted Lough Key Forest nature trail.

The triathlon is open to all levels of ability.

Athletes will be timed. Prizes will be available for first home and age group finishers.

Each year, the event proves to be hugely popular with local members and members from further afield, attracting hundreds of participants.

Lough Key Triathlon Club organises and arranges facilities on the day, including health and safety measures, a monitored transition area, water stops and a bite to eat afterwards.

Entry to the sprint triathlon is open on the Triathlon Ireland website, with entries closing on August 31st, so be sure to book your place for what promises to be another spectacular event. Entry is open to single participants and relay teams.