Beyond the Wall Triathlon made a return for its fourth edition, drawing nearly 300 competitors to the scenic Castle Ward Estate in County Down. Hosted by Down Triathlon Club, the event was part of the competitive Triathlon National Series, ensuring plenty of action for the 6th round of the series.
Athletes took on the course, starting with a single-lap, 750-metre swim in Strangford Lough. The swim was followed by a fast-paced 20km cycle, which took competitors through the historic estate grounds and out onto the surrounding roads. The triathlon concluded with a decisive 5km run through the estate towards the finish line.
The winner of the race, Sean McCullagh, returns to the podium after claiming 2nd place at last year’s Pulse Port Beach Triathlon. McCullagh started the race strong in the leading pack, emerging out of the water with a time of 00:11:59, closely trailed by runner-up Ryan Lundy and Alistair Duffield. Ryan Lundy and Ciaran Denvir produced a fast bike to secure their positions on the podium, with Keith Hooks producing the fastest bike of the day in a time of 00:30:56. McCullagh’s fast run in a time of 00:18:10 placed him on top of the men’s field to secure the top spot.
Helen Perry returns to the Triathlon National Series, after claiming 3rd place overall in 2024, to claim the top place at Beyond the Wall Triathlon. Perry emerged 5th out of the water, and climbed through the women’s field with a fast bike, completing the cycle course in 00:35:28. Kirsty Kee followed Perry 2nd out of the bike, maintaining a consistent performance after emerging 2nd from the swim. Niamh Staunton produced a strong run to secure third place on the podium, completing the run split in 2nd place with a time of 00:19:09.
Full results can be found HERE.
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