Portlaoise Sprint Try-athlon returns in 2010 following a very successful first year in 2009. For the second year running, this event will be the first triathlon on the national calendar and will take place on Saturday 10 April. The triathlon contest will comprise three parts, a swim of 750 metres, a cycle of 20km and a run of 5km.

The event is open to all, but has been particularly designed for anyone racing their first event - either as a team or as individuals. The short-distance, pool-based swim makes an ideal dry run for longer events outdoors later in the new season, and will help anyone preparing for outdoor events like TriAthy later in the Summer.

The race course is relatively flat, taking competitors out and back along the old Dublin road for the cycle leg, returning to complete the run over country lanes local to the town.

The event is the first Triathlon Ireland competitive triathlon in Laois, and the organisers hope the central location makes the event accessible to all. The race is organised by Trilogy Triathlon, who are co-organisers of TriAthy, Irelands biggest race in 2007 and 2008, and The Heritage Challenge, a local event in Laois since 2004.