2025 Duathlon National Series
Get ready to kickstart 2025 as the Triathlon Ireland Duathlon National Series returns, bringing the ultimate Run-Bike-Run challenge to some of Ireland’s best courses!
With 7 rounds to go, the series kicks off in February and runs through to April, with the Duathlon National Championships taking place this March, hosted by Limerick Duathlon.
Both new and experienced athletes will take on the challenge, collecting points at every event they choose to compete in – with many ambitious athletes setting their eyes on the National Series Champion title, awarded at our annual awards.
Mark your calendars, become a member and get ready to kickstart your 2025 season with us.
How to Qualify for the Duathlon National Series
Scoring System
The series ranking is determined by the athlete’s best two series results combined with their result in the National Duathlon Championships. This ensures that consistent performance across events, as well as success at the national level, is rewarded.
Age Requirements
Sprint Distance: Athletes must be at least 16 years old by December 31st of the competition year.
Ranking System
Separate rankings are maintained for male and female athletes.
Rankings include overall standings and age group categories, ensuring fair competition for all age brackets.
Membership Requirements
Only full members of Triathlon Ireland are eligible to compete and earn National Series points.
Athletes holding an ODM (One Day Membership) are excluded from the rankings.
Exclusions
Relay teams are not eligible to earn points or participate in the National Series rankings.
New to Duathlons?
Your complete guide to duathlons & triathlons can be found here, featuring a checklist of equipment and the various distances.
This year, all National Series rounds are Sprint distance:
Run: 5km
Bike: 20km
Run: 2.5km
What is a Transition?
Transition is the term used to describe the changeover between the individual segments of a Duathlon.
There are 2 transitions in a duathlon: T1 between the run going into the bike and T2 after the bike going into the final run.
Training
How much training do you need for your first duathlon?
The answer depends on you!
Your fitness level, experience, and personal goals all play a role in determining how much preparation you’ll need. Are you aiming to secure a spot on the leaderboard, or is your goal simply to cross the finish line and enjoy the experience?
Joining your local club can be a great way to stay motivated, consistent & benefit from the advice of experienced triathletes – as well as joining a great community and creating lasting friendships. Clubs affiliated with Triathlon Ireland can be found below. Locate your local club & take out a membership to start your journey.