Valentia Island Sprint Triathlon 2025

Saturday 27th September 2025


Event Details

Where else would you get a chance to swim from the mainland to a beautiful island followed by a cycle around the island with views of the Blaskets and the Skelligs. Then finish your race with a run towards the slate quarries overlooking Valentia lighthouse. The views here are literally breath-taking, almost enough to distract you from the effort.

Please note that the swim takes place across the channel between the mainland and the island in September and on a windy day can be quite a challenge. It is mandatory that you have open water experience before taking part in this race.

From 2024 we have decided to take the plunge and go green. We feel that it is vital to not take anymore from our environment and if possible to event give back to it. You will notice when you are entering that t-shirts are now optional at all races. We have cut back our basic entry fee to reflect this, if you choose the t-shirt this will be added. We have tried this option with medals but it proved more difficult than picking the lotto numbers so now all finishers will get a medal whether they want it or not. We also are doing away with single use plastics and will let you know in advance how water will be dispensed. For more details on our green policy read here: https://hardman.ie/our-green-commitment/ 


THIS RACE IS STRICTLY LIMITED TO 200 ENTRIES!

                                                                      NEW FOR 2025

MIXED TEAM RELAY

We are delighted to announce that in 2025 we will host the Triathlon Ireland Mixed Team Relay National Championships. Each team will comprise of 4 members, 2 male and 2 female. Each member will complete the full course of a 0.3km swim, 8.83km bike and a 2.42km run. This event is open to all teams but if entering as a club for Championship status all members of the team will need to be from the same club and all hold a valid TI license. On this page we only require the name and details of one team member and team name in order to secure your place. We will get details of all team members/t-shirt sizes etc closer to race day. The entry fee of 120euros includes the usual race day experience plus a t-shirt and medal for each competitor. This race will begin at 2pm when the sprint race is over.

Routes as follows:

Swim: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/2293604374 this swim is entirely within the Marina

Bike: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/2293607506

Run: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/2293609309





Entry Options - Age 16 & over on Wed 31 Dec 2025
Individual
Available €60.00 Enter
+Booking Fee : 8%

Triathlon Ireland, One Day license or equivalent required for this race. Can only be purchased directly from Triathlon Ireland.

Relay
Available €75.00 Enter
+Booking Fee : 8%
Mixed Team Relay
Available €120.00 Enter
+Booking Fee : 8%
Refund Policy

No deferral / transfer / refund will be given for this event. 

Please note that as we strictly enforce the above policy we do offer a third party insurance when registering through a company called Refund Protect.. This will cost between4 and 5 euros per entry and covers your entry fee in case of injury/illness. If you choose this option you will receive details in your confirmation email about how to avail of the policy if needed. This policy is offered and administered by a third party with whom you will deal directly.



Dates
Starts
Sat 27 Sep 2025 at 11:00
Contact Info
Alan Hardman
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