← Lough Cutra Castle - Triathlon Series
Feedback of my 2026 Gauntlet race: The logistics of this event were 5/5. Great location, great communication, great support staff. The swim was supposed to be 2k, but in reality was 2.45 (according to my Strava, and those of others). Unclear where this extra half km came from, but there clearly was a problem with the course. Cycle was good - no critisisms. There should have been more aid stations during the run, especially in this heat. Coming off the bike there was no aid station, and the first one wasn't until 4k in. For people who had ran out of water during the cycle, this was long way (again, given the heat). The running course was poor. It was communicated that it was in part a trail, but I had expected at least half of the course to be tarmacked. In reality none of it was. Grass, gravel, forest roads, and many hills (overall elevation was nearly 200m). Unfortunately it caused me to be underprepared for the run. In terms of finish area; a few more food stalls would be nice, especially for spectators who are there all day.
We’re really pleased to hear your positive comments regarding the logistics of the event, including the location, communication, and support from the staff team. It’s great to know these aspects contributed to a positive overall experience for you. We also appreciate your detailed feedback on the swim, cycle, and run courses. Regarding the swim distance, we are sorry to hear your Garmin/Strava recorded a longer distance than expected. We will review the course setup and measurements with the Race Director to ensure accuracy is maintained as closely as possible in future events. Your comments on the run course and aid station placement are also noted. We understand that conditions, particularly in hot weather, can significantly impact athlete experience, and we will review both the number and positioning of aid stations to ensure better support throughout the run. We also appreciate your feedback regarding the terrain of the run course and communication around this. We are sorry that your expectations were not fully aligned with the reality on the day, and we will look at how we can provide clearer descriptions of course surfaces and elevation in future event information. Finally, your suggestion regarding additional food options in the finish area for both athletes and spectators is very helpful and will be shared with the event team for consideration. Thank you again for your constructive feedback, and we hope to welcome you back to another Castle event. - Castle Race Series