Events

Indiv Sprint Tri at Slane Castle

29/05/10, Slane Castle, Co Meath, €65.00

Ireland's most famous rock 'n' roll venue hosts its first triathlon on the stunning grounds of Slane Castle.

RACE FULL!

Sprint Tri @Slane is now CLOSED

Alive Outside Sprint Tri @ Slane Castle from Simon Bewley on Vimeo.

400 indiv participants
12 Relay Teams

It is mandatory to read the RACE BRIEFING BELOW!

RACE BRIEFING FOR SPRINT TRIATHLON CLICK HERE

RACE WILL START @ 1PM

SWIM WAVES ARE LISTED HERE

Triathlon Irelane Race Licence:
Your Registration fee of €65 does NOT INCLUDE your licence, this is separate and must be bought from Triathlon Ireland as this is a Triathlon Ireland sanctioned race.

If you are not already a full / student member of TI, you will need a ONE DAY LICENCE (ODL) to race on Saturday.  Alive Outside do not sell ODL on the day, you must register with Triathlon Ireland before Thursday 27th May, 5pm by CLICKING HERE.  It is €15 for a ODL online.
You must bring your photo ID along on the day as well as your ODL number at Registration desk.

Timings:

• NO access to Slane castle before 09:00am
• Registration opens: 09:00am - closes 11:45am
• Transition opens: 10:30am - closes 12:30pm
• Race Briefing @ 12:30pm beside Transition
• Race starts @ 1:00pm - 5pm
• Swim waves start @ 1:00pm and there are 6 waves @ 20min intervals
• All bikes out of Transition @ 5:15pm
• Hog Roast BBQ starts in Castle Courtyard @ 3:00pm
• Live Music: FISH OUT OF WATER, from 4:00 - 7:00pm
• Prize Giving in Castle Courtyard @ 5:00pm
• Post race party until 9:00pm in Slane Castle.
  

Directions & Car Park:

Coming from the direction of M50, take N2 exit (Derry / Finglas)
Follow signs for Ashbourne, then Slane.
It is 25min drive from M50
Car Parking is within the grounds of Slane Castle.  If coming from Navan direction it is a right turn before Castle Gates.
If coming from Slane/Dublin direction it is a left turn after Castle Gates.

 
Swim Section:

• It is a 750m down river swim, River Boyne is clean and not a fast flowing river
• Wetsuit: you must provide your own wetsuit, short sleeve/leg is fine.
• Alive Outside will provide a swim hat to match the time and colour of your wave. 

You must provide your own Road Worthy bike for the 22km cylce course.  Two laps of 11km route.

Every year there is always 1 person who does not put their race chip on their ankle.  IT MUST BE ON YOUR ANKLE TO TAKE YOUR TIME!

Transition area is numbered, neutral transition zone for all competitors.

At Registration, you will receive a coloured wrist band.  This must be secured to your wrist for both access to Transition pre-race and bike secuity access post-race.  The wrist band also entitles you to a free BBQ meal at post race party.

Our Sprint Tri is a Spectator Friendly course.  You can be seen at the start & finish of the river swim and at multiple points on run course around Slane grounds.

Good luck to Everybody,

Simon Bewley
Alive Outside
Race Director

More than just a Triathlon!

Check out this professional video of the Slane Bike course! An excellent way for you to visualise the bike course ahead of the big day on the 29th of May!!

 5 KM Trail Run

This Sprint Triathlon has generated great interest from both seasoned Triathletes and 'newbies' alike.
Just some of the many reasons why you can't miss this Sprint Triathlon to get your summer off to the best possible start:

• Slane Castle is just a short 25min drive from the M50, N2 Ashbourne exit

• This a newbie friendly race, with beginner waves for slower swimmers,

• The Sprint distance swim (750m) is straight down river with the flow (the River Boyne at the Slane section is NOT a fast flowing river!)

• This race is an afternoon start; between 1 - 2pm is first wave, finished by 5pm. 
  So participants can travel to event on the day and Registration is in morning.

• Very scenic down river swim and run course enclosed within the Castle grounds for easy
  viewing by family & friends.  During the run section, you can be cheered on at multiple
  points along cross country course.

• Fantastic Post Race Party in Castle Courtyard, with live band FISH OUT OF WATER,
  creating a special atmosphere after Triathlon from 5pm - 9pm, you can celebrate a new PB,
  or your 1st ever Triathlon - even two of the band members are participating in our Triathlon!

• Free Hog Roast BBQ to all competitors

• Experience the First ever Triathlon @ Slane Castle, one of Ireland's most iconic music
  venues.  Now that there is not going to be a concert for 2010, all eyes will be on our Triathlon!

• Sprint Distance: 750m straight down river swim in River Boyne from the Castle embankment
• 22km cycle (2 x 11km loops) on R163 and N51
• 5km cross country run in grounds of Slane Castle.

AliveOutside Tri models with Ireland's original Lord of Rock

We are delighted to announce the most exciting new addition to the Triathlon Ireland calendar for 2010. Are you looking for a new race?  Have you got all the other race T-shirts?  Do you want more than just a plain Triathlon? Yes? Well, we’ve got a gem of a race in store for you!

Lord Henry Mount Charles has been hosting outdoor concerts since 1981, with world renowned acts such as Rolling Stones, Madonna, Queen, Bob Dylan, David Bowie, U2, Bruce Springsteen, and REM all playing at Slane Castle.

Now this truly iconic Irish venue will be hosting its first triathlon with the blessing of Henry, himself a keen sportsman, where the castle grounds will become your personal battlefield.

Starting with a 750m swim in the River Boyne, this is not a fast flowing section of the river!  Participants will walk 750m up river on the grass pathway between the Boyne and forest, where they will enter the water from a pontoon and swim down river with the flow for 750m escorted by safety kayaks and ribs.  Participants will exit the river from just below the embankment of the castle at the slip way.  The transition zone will be in the grassy lawns.

The bike route will take you down the castle driveway, out the gates and onto a challenging 22km route (2 x 11km loops) on the R163 and N51 open roads.  These will be well Marshal'd by Alive Outside officials and An Garda Síochána

The final part of the race is a 5km cross country run within Slane Castle’s hallowed grounds, and yes folks, we have kept the best till last! This run takes you away from roads and traffic, pollution and stress, through a 2.8km tranquil forest section where the overhanging trees create a magical natural canopy. You could actually be in another world! (please see video of trail run above).

The climax is without doubt your run towards the finish line where you exit the forest and sweep down through the natural amphitheatre and approach the final 300m. With the finishing gantry in sight and Slane Castle acting as a majestic backdrop, you will cross the finish line to the cheers of family and friends in what is certain to be a cherished memory.   RUN ROUTE:

And we hope you will stay around after the race to unwind and meet fellow triathletes in the relaxed atmosphere of the Slane Castle courtyard. Your registration fee includes a free Hog Roast BBQ meal, while there will be bar facilities available to perhaps celebrate a new personal best, the completion of your first Triathlon or just having the craic. And as Slane is a mecca for music, we will have live music to compliment a great post race atmosphere with the band FISH OUT OF WATER.  In fact two of the band members have signed up to do the race before they start the party! 

So register now for the Alive Outside Sprint Triathlon at Slane Castle… the “must do” race for 2010.

Costs:

Individual sprint registration = €65 per person
Team relay is €105 = €35 per person

Great value:

• Race entry
• Hog roast meal
• Live music
• Post race party

Hog Roast Menu:

• Spit roasted pork with apple sauce in bap
• Baked potato
• Coleslaw
• Choice of fresh salad from: pasta | bean | carrot salads

 Apres Tri Social in Castle Courtyard - food and music!

 See below for Local Accommodation & Restuarants:

Bed & Breakfast 

Slane Farm Hostel   (Run by Joanne, 5min walk from Slane Castle, has private rooms, s/c cottages & camp site with showers).    www.slanefarmhostel.ie

Crannmor B&B              www.cranmor.com
Highfield House             www.highfieldguesthouse.com
Teach Cualigne              www.teachcuailgne.com
Teltown House B&B     telttownhouse@eircom.net
The Yellow House        www.theyellowhouse.ie
Windsor Lodge             www.barwindsorlodge.com
Guesthouses 
Dunsany Lodge            www.dunsanylodge.ie
Newgrange Lodge       www.newgrangelodge.com
Hostels 
The Green Door             www.greendoorireland.com
Self Catering 
Balrath Courtyard          www.balrathcourtyard.com
Beechwood Lodge          www.beechwood-lodge.com
Clonleason Gate Lodge   www.clonleason.com
The Cottages                       www.cottages-ireland.com
Decoy Country Cottages www.decoycountrycottages.ie
Kilate Farm Cottages      ww.meathselfcatering.com
The Quoin Stone              www.drumconrathselfcatering.com
Rathgillan Farm Holidays     www.rathgillanfarm.ie
Slane Farm Cottages     www.slanefarmcottages.com

Hotels 
Ardboyne Hotel www.ardboynehotel.com
Bettystown Court Hotel www.bettystowncourthotel.com
Boyne Valley Hotel & Country Club www.boyne-valley-hotel.ie
Castle Arch Hotel www.castlearchhotel.com
City North Hotel www.citynorthhotel.com
The 'd' Hotel www.thedhotel.com
Headfort Arms Hotel www.headfortarms.ie
Knightsbrook Hotel Spa and Golf Resort www.knightsbrook.com
The Millhouse www.themillhouse.ie
Newgrange Hotel www.newgrangehotel.ie
Scholars Town House Hotel www.scholarshotel.com
Trim Castle Hotel www.trimcastlehotel.com
Westcourt Hotel www.westcourt.ie

Restaurants 
Brabazon Restaurant & Bistro www.tankardstown.ie
Bia Restaurant & Brasserie     www.dunsanylodge.ie
Bru Bar Bistro                       www.bru.ie
The Forge Gallery Restaurant   www.forgegallery.ie
George's Patisserie               www.georgespatisserie.com
The Oldbridge Tearoom Pavillion  www.battleoftheboyne.ie
Romanza                           www.romanza.ie
Shanks Mare                         www.shanksmare.ie
The Vanilla Pod                          www.headfortarms.ie

 Click Here For More Info on Slane Castle