The Sprint
'The Sprint' is the fastest of the TriAthy races with the shorter distances of 750m Swim, 20km cycle and 5km Run along a fast and generally flat course.
750m Swim
The River Swim takes place in the River Barrow at Athy. The intiial 250m is upstream against the gentle current. Participants then take a single u-turn to face the final 500m downstream.
20km Cycle
The cycle consists of a generally flat 20km out and back course to the south of Athy on the R417 towards the townland of Maganey.
5km Run
NEW COURSE IN 2024: The Run Course involves a 5km circuit to the south of Athy on defined pathways. The final 3km is along the beautiful River Barrow towpath, crossing the River itself before finishing at the Athy Library.