White Bear Triathlon

** The 2023 event has been cancelled **

Situated on the world-famous Antrim Coast Road you will find Ballygally Beach, nestled under the Sallagh Braes and home to the historic Ballygally Castle.

Views of the infamous North channel and the Mull of Kintyre will meet you as you stand ready for a running beach start and a day of endurance, courtesy of Up Hill Down Dale

No one can dispute the beauty of the Antrim Coast, an area steeped in history, culture and myth... but truly unforgiving for the unprepared.

The White Bear Triathlon is Relentless

Challenging open water swimming conditions, a relentless cycling route through the Glens of Antrim, a gradual ascending trail run up to Scawt Peak then concluding with a descent through the Sallagh Braes - are all part of your journey to the finish line at the White Bear Rock.

RACE HQ

Ballygally community hall, 262 Coast road, Ballygally, BT40 2QX

REGISTRATION

06:00 - 07:30 at Race HQ

CAR PARKING

Their are multiple car parks. Please do not park where cones are placed and respect the local community by not blocking driveways.

RACE CATEGORIES

Half (Solo) - 1.2 mile Swim / 56 mile Bike / 13.1 mile Run

Half (Team) - 1.2 mile Swim / 56 mile Bike / 13.1 mile Run

TEAMS

3 athletes, 1 per discipline

RULES

Cycle helmets must be worn

No draughting no matter how tempting

Pick up all litter and leave no trace

No ear phones on cycling or running route, roads will not be closed to traffic

Please dismount in areas signposted

Be courteous to our Event crew, They are there to help you succeed

Be courteous to local road users. Respect local farmers moving livestock and give way

DO I NEED A TI LICENSE OR ONE DAY LICENSE?

In short No. In order to make our Triathlon events more inclusive and affordable for locals and those travelling from afar we now carry our own insurance.

ARE ATHLETES ALLOWED TO USE SUPPORT CREWS?

Yes

WILL THERE BE ANY CHECKPOINTS WITH FOOD AND WATER?

Absolutely, in fact we are determined to help you put on weight. We will have home-made cakes as well as other goodies to assist you around the course.

Checkpoints

Transiton (Hot Water Stop)

Glenarm (H20 stop only)

Galboly Bike shed/Garron Point (H20 + Famous cheese/ham baps are back!)

Broughshane (H20 stop only)

Knockdhu (H20 stop only) - Run Leg

WHAT YOU GET

Medal, T-shirt, Spot prizes and a great day out

TRAVEL

We have some fantastic accommodation in Ballygally and in surrounding villages to suit all budgets. Just let the accommodation know you are part of the White Bear Triathlon for extra Bacon at breakfast LOL

B&B, Hotel, Cottages

Halfway House hotel, BallyGally

Knowe Na Mara B&B, BallyGally

The Barn at Ballycairn Cottages and B&B, BallyGally

BallyGally Holiday Apartments

Cairnview B&B, BallyGally

Waters Edge, Glenarm

Kinnalargy B&B, BallyGally

Camping and touring Caravan

Carnfunnock Country Park, BallyGally

Cushendall Caravan Park

PAYMENT

ENTRY FEE - Half (Solo) - £135 / Half (Team) - £150

RACE LIMITS

The White Bear Triathlon will be limited to 150 entrants. There will not be a waiting list.

WITHDRAWALS/CANCELLATIONS/DEFERALS/REFUNDS

If for any reason you are unable to attend the race, there will not be a refund or an option to defer your entry, however you are welcome to transfer your entry to another competitor via SiEntries, the cut off for transfers is 28 days prior to the start of the event.