Ballyhass Sprint – Mallow Triathlon Club

Ballyhass Sprint 2024

5th Edition

Are you ready to beat Ballyhass?

Calling all athletes to take on the challenge of the 5^th edition of the Ballyhass Sprint. Hosted by Mallow Tri Club, in association with Triathlon Ireland, the event kicks off in the wonderful multipurpose surroundings of Ballyhass Lakes in Mallow.

A Look Back On 2024!

Sprint Triathlon

Fast, Challenging, Rewarding!

Even COVID can’t keep us down! We hosted our inaugural Ballyhass Sprint Triathlon in September 2020 with 160 participants amid stringent handwashing & other hygiene precautions and therefore we had zero incidences of COVID-19 after the event.

In 2024 our 5^th edition of The Ballyhass Sprint we are doing one better again, we have retained the Sprint race, and the Try-a-tri, we are including an Aqua-bike so all your club mates can compete for the club champ’s trophy. Every point counts…

Our race committee is already working on the plans so all you need to do is to train and get your club mates focused on the date. so join us and see if you can beat Ballyhass!

Swim

The swim will take place in the waters of Ballyhass Lakes. Athletes will enter the lake via the pontoon on the Nothern side of the large lake and will swim East where they will loop around the buoys and follow the course.

Swimming West with the sun on your back onto the “beach landing” where marshals will see you out of the water.

Note: Swimmers will be seeded according to ability, and it will be a rolling start off the pontoon.

Transition Zone

From the swim exit, athletes will have a 125m run to the transition zone. The run will be a mix of grass and carpet surface. In transition, the athletes will be allowed to have all their gear with them in the 2m area set aside for them.

All athletes will be allowed to have a “box” for their gear but will need to keep their gear in that box, any items outside could result in a penalty!!

Here is layout of the transition from swim entry to bike out.

Bike

The bike is a fast course with only 187m of elevation over the 20km.

The route starts on the main entrance to the Ballyhass Aquapark. Cycling up the drive and at the main entrance turning left and following the road passed the quarry and up to the Castlemagner junction. A left turn here, please be aware of the safety notices that will be on the route. We will have marshals on the route.

Through Castlemagner and turning left onto the R576, please note this has a stop sign, and the roads are not closed, so please abide by the rules of the road. There will be marshals on the road.

As the pace is picking up here it’s down to the junction with the N72, this is a sharp right followed by a sharp left and onto the hard shoulder all the way to the junction with the L1201 where there is a little drag. From here its back to Ceclistown. From the top of the square in Cecilstown, please be aware of other athletes on the road, when making your way back to transition – distance 20KM

Run

Through the transition area and out onto the run course.

Starting on the grass but quickly on the gravel of the entrance drive. As you exit the main gate keep to your right and you are running West along the road into Cecilstown.

In Cecilstown you will turn right for the last 2.2 km of the run to the finish line – it’s all downhill from here.

Over the finish line situated in the field next to the transition.

RACE ENQUIRIES

Frequently Asked Questions

When can I enter?

Entries are now OPEN! You can click here to enter.

What time will the race start?

Sprint Triathlon race will start at 10:00am

Where do I go?

Make your way to the MAIN ENTRANCE of Ballyhass Lakes. There will be marshalls on standby to assist you with further directions to various zones if required.

When does registration open for me on the morning of the race?

Registration for all athletes will happen as follows:

All athletes will receive a text with their race number on the Friday evening before the race. (Please ensure you have entered the correct information so that you receive your text.) Your race number will be influenced by the predicted race time you submitted when registering through the Triathlon Ireland portal for the race.

During the race brief the time window for you to enter transition will be indicated this will be by groups of 40 athletes.

Where / when will receive my race pack?

When you have parked your car, please bring all your gear for the race with you to registration, you will be allowed to keep your gear albeit neatly beside your bike. At registration, you will need to wear your helmet.

Your text message and your race license will be checked (or ODL if you have this) you will then go through the bike check and proceed to the numbered bike racking location, look for your number on the bike rack, that is your home for the duration of the race.

When you get into transition you will see a bag with your race and goodie pack waiting there for you. Please ensure that you are at the correct location before you start the set up of your bike etc.

When will the race briefings take place?

There will be a short reminder briefing on the morning of the race, time to be confirmed.