Two Provinces Kidathon

The Two Provinces Kidathon is one for the 8 to 15 year olds. A 100m shoreside swim, followed by a 5km cycle on closed roads and ending with a 1km sprint to the finish!

 

Two Provinces Kidathon – Race Day Information

NOTE: All details for the 2024 event are provisional and subject to change.

1. Parking

Please see map below of competitor parking for the Two Provinces Triathlon, which will be located on the Longford Road, next to Lanesborough National School. We ask all competitors to park here. The Eircode for the school is N39 EH04. It is located a short walk from registration via the pedestrian access.

Directions to Parking:

• Approaching Lanesboro from Longford direction, turn right just before the town centre as directed.
• Coming from Roscommon direction, turn left at junction in town centre and then left again.
• If approaching from Ballymahon / Mullingar direction, turn right at junction in town centre and then left.

2. Kidathon Timetable

NOTE: Times are provisional and subject to change. Please check back closer to the event.

Wave List

Wave lists will be available here closer to the event.

Friday (5 July)

17:00-18:30	Race registration will take place in St Mary’s Hall located on Main Street, beside the bridge. Eircode is N39 R8K6
19:00	Transition closes at 19:00 sharp
19:15	Race briefing
19:30	Wave 1 start (Ages 8-10 as per Triathlon Ireland age category rules)
19:35	Wave 2 start (Ages 11-12 as per Triathlon Ireland age category rules)
19:45	Wave 3 start (Ages 13 and over as per Triathlon Ireland age category rules)
20:30	Last runner in
20:45	Prize giving presentation and refreshments for all competitors served in the marquee
21:30-22:00	End

Notes

• It is essential to be on time for this race to avoid any disappointment
• Triathlon Ireland membership or One Day Licences are necessary for the race.
• It recommended that competitors in the Kidathon use mountain bikes or hybrid bikes as these would be more suited to the road surface in the race.
• All competitors in the Kidathon will receive a medal directly after finishing the race.

3. Road Closures

For health and safety during the Two Provinces Kidathon, the following road closures are going to be in place:

• The Rathcline Road from entrance to event car park to Harolds Cross on the 5 July from 19:30-20:30

4. Registration

You must have your child’s 2024 Triathlon Ireland membership card or One Day Licence in order to race. Junior members virtual cards are included in the parent’s Tiathlon Ireland app. Details about the virtual membership cards can be found on Triathlon Ireland’s website here.

You will not race without presenting your TI card or ODL proof of purchase.

Registration will be in St Mary’s Hall, which is located on Main Street beside the bridge, on Friday from 17:00-18:30.

5. Main Transition Zone & Secondary Transition Zone

The main transition zone is located beside the car park and harbour on the Lanesboro side of the river. Transition will open on Friday from 18:00-19:00. Please note that no bags may be left in transition during the race.

On entering transition you will need to:

• Demonstrate that your bike is safe and roadworthy: wheels properly tightened, adequate tyre pressure, functioning brakes, bar stops/ends on handlebars, etc.
• Have your helmet on and properly adjusted and fastened

We take bike security seriously and your bike cannot be taken out of transition without your bib number being displayed. This year there is a secondary transition zone in the Kidathon.  This is at the quarry where the Kidathon cycle will end and the Kidathon run will start (see maps below). This is to ease the transition for children from cycle to run and avoid cross over at the main transition zone.

6. Race Briefing

The race briefing will take place beside transition at 19:15. Attendance is compulsory. Timing chips must be worn on lower left leg by competitors while on the course.

7. Swim Course

The swim is a 100m shoreside swim in Lough Ree. Your own wetsuits and also the swim caps provided at registration must be worn. The swim will be in three waves at 5 minute intervals starting at 19:30. Competitors will be counted into the water according to start wave. The swim will have a waist- to chest-high, static start, and will not begin until all competitors are in the water. There will be a number of boats and kayakers, as well as life guards on duty to assist swimmers. If you are a weak swimmer it is advisable to stay to the back, as you save energy and time trying to avoid the stronger swimmers.

8. Bike Course

The bike course is a 5km cycle on closed roads, starting out via the quarry and then onto Rathcline Road. The Rathcline Road section is an out and back course returning, via a private road, back into secondary transition at the quarry, where the run course starts on the woodland walk track.

9. Run Course

The kidathon run is a 1km sprint on the woodland walk track, running as far as the woodland entrance and back to the main transition zone and back to the finish line.

10. Prize Giving Presentation

All prizes will be awarded immediately after the race circa 20:45 in the marquee.