Join us on Saturday 14th of July 2012 in Ballyvaughan in Co. Clare for the third running of the 'Tri the Burren' Sprint Triathlon, also incorporating the Burrenbeo Trust 5K. Ballyvaughan is a small harbour village located in the northwest corner of the Burren region and provides a stunning backdrop for this unique event. We have planned Tri the Burren to be a challenging event and to take advantage of the magnificent terrain around Ballyvaughan and we also encourage first timers to take part. We look forward to welcoming triathletes of all levels to Ballyvaughan in July 2012. The race will begin with a 750m swim in Ballyvaughan Bay. Then a 24km cycle takes in the famous Corkscrew Hill through the rugged Burren landscape before the descent back into the village. The 5km run is through and around the village and back to the pier. Most people will enter the Tri the Burren as individuals and swim, cycle and run their way to the finish line. However, you can also enter as a team of 3 and each person does one part each. Registration for Tri the Burren 2012 opened on 9th January 2012.

Race Info Registration: Hylands Bar, Ballyvaughan - Friday 8th from 7-9pm and Saturday 9th from 9-11am Transition: time to be confirmed Competitor briefing: time to be confirmed Race start: time to be confirmed Location: New Pier, Ballyvaughan Entry Fee: €40/individual or €60/team Tri the Burren is a Triathlon Ireland (TI) sanctioned event and if you are not already a member of TI you will need to buy a one day license priced at €15. If entering as a team you only need one licence per team, not per individual. One day licences should be purchased directly from TI from April onwards.

Participants will have access to the transition area from early morning. Electronic timing chips will be distributed at registration along with your goodies. There will be allocated parking, which will be signposted on the day. The parking area is a 5 minute walk from the transition area. Water will be available in the transition area. Results will be available shortly after the race. A prize giving ceremony will be held in Ballyvaughan after the event (either at the pier or in Hylands depending on the weather). Route Swim - 750 m The race will start from the slipway at the New Pier in Ballyvaughan with a 750m swim. The swim will be a looped course and will be clearly marked with inflatable buoys. Cycle - 24 km Following the swim, participants will be lead out of Ballyvaughan on the N67 towards Corkscrew Hill. The race will turn at Dooneyardan and make its way to the R480 emerging just North of the Poulnabrone Megalithic Tomb site. The return leg is mostly a descent and will bring you right through the breathtaking scenery of the Burren, passing Aillwee Hill and back into Ballyvaughan. Run - 5 km The run leg is a perfectly flat course taking competitors out and back along the edge of the Atlantic Ocean towards Black Head. Not far past the Fulacht Fia restaurant will be the turnaround point and competitors will return to the finish line adjacent to he transition area at the pier

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