Announcing the 2026 Race Season
2026 Major Events - Race Calendar
The countdown is on! The 2026 Triathlon Ireland season is officially announced and it’s shaping up to be one of the most exciting yet! Whether you’re a seasoned triathlete, or new to tri and looking to take on your first multisport challenge, this year’s calendar has something for everyone.
Triathlon National Series – 18 rounds of racing!
From May to September, athletes will take on 18 rounds of triathlon racing spread across the island of Ireland including:
- Sprint Distance
- Standard Distance
- Middle Distance
With courses set in some of Ireland’s most scenic locations, the 2026 National Series is your chance to race, explore and push your limits all summer long.
Find out more about Triathlon National Series here.
Duathlon National Series – Kicks off on 18th January!
The season starts early with the ever-popular Galco Naas Duathlon on the 18th January, the perfect way to dust off the bike and jump back into training mode.
You’ll have eight Duathlon events running all the way until 19th April, finishing with the finale with Belpark Triathlon Club’s Phoenix Park Duathlon in Dublin. And that’s not all, Phoenix Park will also host part of the 2026 National Championships, making it one of the must-race events of the year.
Find out more about Duathlon National Series here.
National Championships – The pinnacle of Irish MultiSport
Seven championship events await! The 2026 National Championships will crown Ireland’s best across:
- Triathlon (various distances)
- Duathlon
- Aquathlon
- Aquabike
In addition, we have Draft Legal Sprint Distance National Championships- taking place on the 11th of July at our 2025 Race of the Year -Two Provinces Triathlon. The Intervarsity Championships will be hosted by Galway Triathlon Club at Tribesman Triathlon – where we’re encouraging students to get your college or university to take part!
These events promise elite level competition, unforgettable racing, and the chance to claim national glory at the annual Triathlon Ireland Awards.
Find out more about the National Champs here.
Get your 2026 diaries ready!
With such a packed season ahead, now is the time to start planning your year of racing.
Make sure your Triathlon Ireland Membership is up to date, and if you’ve haven’t signed up yet – there is no better time.
Full race calendar, details and entry information available here.
Get ready for an unforgettable 2026 season! See you at the start line.
Still not sure? Take a look at some of our 2025 Year in Review articles to see what you could be part of!
