Blacksod Point Challenge Triathlon

Endurance Events Blacksod Point Challenge Triathlon Saturday 19 September 2015 Venue: Blacksod, Belmullet, Co. Mayo The Blacksod Point Challenge triathlon is a National Series Race, sanctioned by Triathlon Ireland, the national governing body for the sport. This Olympic distance race has become known as ""an animal with teeth"", due to its test of endurance that pushes participants to their limits. The race starts with a 1,500m swim in the Atlantic Ocean, followed by a fast 41.1km bike ride and ends with an amazing 10km all-terrain run across the sand dunes of Fál Mór. Even though the race has become known as one of Ireland's toughest and most gruelling triathlons, the spectacular views of the magical and mythical Erris peninsula has attracted hundreds of competitors to the area. It is the last race in the National Series triathlon calendar, so the Barony of Erris is a fantastic location in which to wrap up the triathletes' season."