Barrow Valley Triathlon

What to Expect

The Barrow Valley area around Carlow provides excellent triathlon terrain with the flat River Barrow for open water swimming, quiet country roads for cycling and riverside paths for running. Triathlons affiliated with Triathlon Ireland are organised in the area by local tri clubs during the summer season, catering for sprint (750m/20km/5km) and Olympic (1500m/40km/10km) distances.

Good to Know

• Check triathlonireland.com for confirmed Carlow-area triathlon fixtures and registration

• Entry fees vary by distance; pre-registration is required

• Triathlon Ireland membership or one-day licence required

• Wetsuit recommended for river swim; wetsuits may be mandatory depending on water temperature

• Route marshals and timing chip provided; transition area set up at the swim exit

Getting There

Start/transition area typically at the River Barrow access in Carlow Town. Check the event website for exact location and parking details once confirmed.