- The 3000 is suited for experienced swimmers comfortable with swimming long distance;
- It is the same swim as for the Double Olympic event at TriAthy;
- The 3000 starts and finishes at the same location at the ramp/jetty close to the Courthouse at Athy;
- To start, swimmers face upstream and swim against the current for the first 900m to the first marker;
- After the first u-turn at 900m, swimmers then face a 600m downstream section before the second marker;
- After the second u-turn at 1,500m, swimmers return upstream for 600m before rounding the final marker.
- After the third u-turn at 2,100m, swimmers complete the swim with a final 900m downstream.
- Swimmers go by White Castle, and thread one of the eyes of Crom-a-boo bridge before finishing at the jetty.
- Please note that wetsuits are mandatory for this swim.
Did you know?
- The River Barrow is Ireland's second longest River and only becomes navigable for boats from Athy onwards.
- At Athy, it is generally shallow during May with water temperatures in the region of 13 degrees.