Ballyhass Sprint 2026
7th Edition
Are you ready to beat Ballyhass?
Calling all athletes to take on the challenge of the 7th 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.
- Ballyhass Lakes, Mallow
- Sunday, September 20th, 2026
- 10:00AM
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Sprint Triathlon
Fast, Challenging, Rewarding!
In 2026 our 7th 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!
- 750M
- 19.5KM
- 5KM
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
Entries are now OPEN! You can click here to enter.
What time will the race start?
Sprint Triathlon race will start at 10:00am
Make your way to the MAIN ENTRANCE of Ballyhass Lakes. There will be marshals 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 open at 7:00am until 8:45am
All athletes will receive a a race brief by email on Thursday evening Sept 17th
On Race morning when you have parked your car, please bring all your gear for the race with you to registration.
When will the race briefings take place?
There will be a short reminder briefing on the morning of the race at 9:40am before all races commence.
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