Timetable
Course Overview
Getting There & Registration
Sustainable Transport
Phoenix Park is less than 3 km from Dublin city centre. Consider cycling, walking, or public transport:
- Dublin Bus: 99 bus from Parkgate St. First departure 09:12am. Route 99 timetable.
- Irish Rail & Luas: Red line to Heuston Station. Bikes allowed on train/DART.
- Driving: Consider carpooling with friends or clubmates.
Parking & Road Access
Race parking at Papal Cross Car Park (P1), 5 min walk from venue.
Alternatives (~15 min walk): Visitor Centre (P2), Zoo (P5), Civil Service Cricket (P4).
Road closures: Acres Road, Chesterfield Ave, Furze Road, Glen Road, Military Road, Khyber Road.
Registration — 07:15 to 09:00
5 minutes from Papal Cross. You'll receive race number with timing chip, bike sticker, and helmet stickers. Wave allocation confirmed — no changes permitted.
Race Licence
- Valid 2026 Triathlon Ireland Race Membership or One Day Membership (ODM) purchased in advance.
- Photographic ID required (driving licence, student card, public services card).
- No need to bring your phone — we have your info from online registration.
Transition — 07:30 to 09:15
At the top of Acres Road. Neutralised.
- Bikes must be roadworthy (working brakes, bar ends plugged) — may be checked on entry.
- Helmets compulsory — wear into transition, straps fastened.
- Bag drop beside registration. No bags in transition.
- Rack bike saddle-down on support barrier, both sides, facing opposite directions.
- Closes at 09:15am.
Pre-Race Briefing — 09:20
Mandatory. 9:20am sharp. All competitors must attend. Includes last-minute course changes and World Triathlon rules from the TI Technical Official.
Race Start
3 waves at 10-minute intervals based on your registration run time. Cannot change wave. Chip timing — later starters included in results. National championship podium (top 3 open & female) based on gun time from Wave 1.
Run 1 — 5.2 km
Flat tarmac, 2 laps anti-clockwise around Fifteen Acres pitches. Each 2.5 km lap has 3 left corners. Keep cones to your left. After lap 1, pass finish and turn left. After lap 2, turn right before finish line into transition.
Transition 1 (T1)
Follow RUN IN signs, sharp left U-turn into transition. Fasten helmet before touching bike. Follow BIKE OUT signs. Sharp right onto Acres Road to Mount Line — don't mount before it.
Para triathletes: Designated area for tandem and hand bikes.
Safety: Bar ends plugged, brakes working, no earphones.
Bike Course — 21.3 km
3 laps of 7.1 km on fully closed roads, anti-clockwise. View on Map My Ride. Stay left, pass on the right.
Elevation
Caution Points
Junction Photos
Course Detail
| KM | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | Jct A — Acres Rd | Exit T1, heading north. Flat. |
| 0.7 | Jct B — Chesterfield Ave | Left at roundabout. Slight uphill. |
| 1.2 | Jct C — Furze Rd | Left onto Furze Road. Flat. |
| 2.4 | Jct D — Knockmaroon | Left onto Glen Road. Flat. |
| 3.0 | Upper Glen Road | Drain cover — CAUTION. |
| 4.0 | Jct E — Mary's Lane | Narrow lane, downhill — CAUTION. |
| 4.2 | Jct F — Mary's Lane | Straight onto Military Road. Flat. |
| 6.0 | Jct G — Magazine Fort | Left onto Khyber, then 1.2 km uphill — CAUTION. |
| 7.0 | Jct H — Khyber | Stay right laps 2 & 3, left for T2 — CAUTION. |
Non-Drafting Rule
Draft zone = 12 metres (~6 bike lengths).
Must progress through within 25 seconds. If passed, 25 seconds to drop back. Penalty: 30 seconds (no appeal). Blocking penalty: 30 seconds.
Transition 2 (T2)
After 3 laps (21.3 km), left lane at top of Khyber Road. Dismount before sign. Left onto grass, 100m to transition. Rack bike, remove helmet, follow RUN OUT.
Run 2 — 2.5 km
1 lap anti-clockwise, same course as Run 1.
Finish
Stay left into finish chute, under the gantry. Complimentary water, Avonmore Protein Milk, and fruit. Last Lap Cafe serving drinks & snacks to purchase. Transition re-opens after all cyclists finish — bring your race number to collect bag and bike.
Prizes
Prize giving ~11:45am. Collect on the day or may be forfeited.
Results & Photos
Results: popupraces.ie and belparktri.ie. Photos on Facebook & Instagram.
Charity Partner
Surplus funds donated to a chosen charity (TBA). Not-for-profit event.
One Last Thing…
This race follows World Triathlon rules & TI derogations.
- Follow officials, marshals, and Gardaí at all times.
- We're all volunteers — respect everyone.
- Complaints to Race Organiser or TI Officials.
- Feedback: duathlon@belparktri.ie
A Race With No Trace
- Sustainable transport promoted.
- Partners who share our values.
- No goodie bags — samples available to take.
- Segregated waste — green recycle, black general.
- Wooden medals from an Irish business.
Respect the park. No littering.
Sponsors & Supporters
- Volunteers from Belpark Triathlon Club
- TI Technical Officials
- Phoenix Park access — Office of Public Works
- Traffic management — An Garda Síochána
- St Mary's Hospital, HSE, NAS, Cara Cheshire Home, Bohemians FC, Leinster Football League, Eagles FC, Oliver Plunkett's GAA
Child Safeguarding Statement
Event Information
Belpark Triathlon Club provides sporting activities for young people through this event.
Principles
Committed to safeguarding children under Triathlon Ireland's Policies. Principles: importance of childhood, needs of the child, integrity, fair play, quality ethos, equality.
Risk Assessment
| Risk | Policy |
|---|---|
| Club & Coaching | VettingSafe RecruitmentJunior EventsReporting |
| Complaints | ComplaintsDisciplinary |
| Reporting | Safeguarding TrainingReporting Procedures |
| Facilities | PhotographyMissing Children |
| Communication | Social Media (Juniors)Social Media (Clubs) |
| General | Anti-BullyingTraining Policy |
Procedures & Contacts
Developed under Children First Act 2015 and TUSLA guidance.
TI Mandated Person: Niamh O'Gorman — safeguarding@triathlonireland.com, 087 362 7106
Event Safeguarding Lead: Cormac O'Neill
Review date: March 2026.