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SUMMARY:Quest - Glendalough
DESCRIPTION:WHAT IS QUEST GLENDALOUGH?\n\nThis epic adventure involves racers running and cycling through the Wicklow Mountains National Park and Glendalough Valley as well as kayaking across the spectacular Upper Lake and finishing the race in the shadows of the monastic round tower which epitomizes the Glendalough area. \nThree challenging routes: 59k Expert\, 43km Sport and 21k Challenge. \n\n\n21KM CHALLENGE ROUTE INFORMATION\nThe race consists of the following 4 stages: \n \nStage 1: Cycle – 12km\nDescription: Starting after a mass start from the Laragh GAA grounds you will cycle out towards Clarabeg and take a right at Turners crossroads. \nYou descend right into the valley and after passing the picturesque Claravale Church and bridge you ascend the testing 300m long climb to join the main R755 to take you back to Laragh GAA transition area \nTerrain: Sealed road\, varying in quality from good to fair with possibility of some gravel and potholes. \nStage 2: Trail Run – 4km\nDescription: Competitors will rack their bikes at the Laragh GAA transition. From here you head out the “Green Road” walking track towards the Upper Lake pass close to the world famous Glendalough round tower and monastic heritage site. \nTerrain: Walking trail\, stone path\, forest track generally of good quality but possibility of some slippy sections \nPrecautions: Trail runners are recommended but not essential. \n \nStage 3: Kayak – 1km\nDescription: Kayak a triangular route around the spectacular clear waters of Upper Lake on sit on top kayaks. \nTerrain: Competitors cannot bring their own kayaks they must use provided sit on top kayaks & paddles. Buoyancy aids must be worn at all times. \n \nStage 4: Trail Run – 4km\nDescription: The final race stage is a short 4km run to the finish line at Laragh GAA pitch. \nAll competitors will be given their customized medal on crossing the finish line. \n43KM SPORT ROUTE INFORMATION\nThe race consists of the following 6 stages: \n \nStage 1: Cycle – 6km Description: Starting after a rolling start from the Laragh GAA pitch you will cycle up along Military road. From here you will drop you bike at the transition area in the Shay Elliot recreation area. \nTerrain: Sealed road\, varying in quality from good to fair with possibility of some gravel and potholes. \nPrecautions: The roads are not closed and are open to traffic. \n \nStage 2: Trail Run – 6km \nDescription: Competitors will drop their bikes at the Shay Elliot recreational area car park. \nBy foot you then follow a marked forest trail and then open mountain trail towards the summit of Braigue Mountain (502m) before returning to summit of Cullentra (467m) and back via mountain and forest tracks to the transition area. \nCompetitors can embrace the views of the stunning Glenmalure valley and the surrounding mountains. \nTerrain: Walking trail\, stone path\, forest track\, mountain track of good to rough quality with slippy muck and rock sections. \nPrecautions: Trail runners are highly recommended. \n \nStage 3: Cycle – 20km \nDescription: Back on your bike head you descend into the valley and turn left at the Glenmalure Lodge (Film location for “The Stag” movie) pub heading towards Greenan where you turn left and go up the final bike climb of the day past Glenmalure golf club on a section of recently laid “cream cheese” surfaced road. \nYou then descend to join the R755 and return to the transition area at Laragh GAA pitch. \nTerrain: Sealed road\, varying in quality from very good to fair with possibility of some gravel and potholes \n\nPrecautions: The roads are not closed and are open to traffic. \nStage 4: Trail Run – 6km \nDescription: Competitors will rack their bikes at the Laragh GAA transition area. From here you head out a forest track running along the side of the valley with fabulous views down onto the valley and the world famous Glendalough round tower and monastic heritage site and catch a glimpse of your destination for the kayak section at the upper lake. \nTerrain: Walking trail\, stone path\, forest track\, mountain track – Generally of good quality with possibility of some slippy sections. \nPrecautions: Trail runners are recommended. \n \nStage 5: Kayak – 1km \nDescription: Kayak a triangular route around the spectacular clear waters of Upper Lake on sit on top kayaks. \nTerrain: Competitors cannot bring their own kayaks they must use provided sit on top kayaks & paddles. Buoyancy aids must be worn at all times. \n \nStage 6: Trail – 4km \nDescription: The final race stage is a short 4km run to the finish line at Laragh GAA pitch. \nAll competitors will be given their customized medal on crossing the finish line. \n\n59K EXPERT ROUTE INFORMATION\nThe 59km Expert race consists of the following 8 stages: \n \nStage 1: Cycle – 6km\nDescription: Starting after a mass start from the Laragh GAA pitch you will cycle up along Military road. From here you will drop you bike at the transition area in the Shay Elliot recreation area. \nTerrain: Sealed road\, varying in quality from good to fair with possibility of some gravel and potholes. \nPrecautions: The roads are not closed and are open to traffic. \n \nStage 2: Trail Run – 6km\nDescription: Competitors will drop their bikes at the Shay Elliot recreational area carpark. \nBy foot you then follow a marked forest trail and then open mountain trail towards the summit of Braigue Mountain (502m) before returning to summit of Cullentra (467m) and back via mountain and forest tracks to the transition area. \nCompetitors can embrace the views of the stunning Glenmalure valley and the surrounding mountains. \nTerrain: Walking trail\, stone path\, forest track\, mountain track of good to rough quality with slippy muck and rock sections. \nPrecautions: Trail runners are highly recommended. \n \nStage 3: Cycle – 13km\nDescription: You will proceed to cycle from the transition area down the hill into the picturesque Glenmalure Valley. \nAfter crossing the Avonbeg river close to the old Drumgoff Military barracks you climb up the testing Slieve Mann climb to Drumgoff Gap (The highest cycle point on the route at 450m). You then descent into Aughavanagh and turn left to bring you back up the Brown mountain climb to the 2nd Expert transition at  \n\nNote: You will encounter steep hills and sharp bends on this section.Barnaslew parking area. \nPrecautions: The roads are not closed and are open to traffic. \nTerrain: Sealed road\, varying in quality from good to fair with possibility of some gravel and potholes \n \nStage 4: Run – 5km\nDescription: Starting at Barnaslew transition area you follow forest trail to back near the Ballinagappoge bridge from where you will follow a forest trail and then onto the open mountain to the summit Croaghanmoira mountain (High point of the course at 667m). \nFrom the summit you descend back to transition by the edge of the forest on a steep\, rough\, rocky track. \nTerrain: Walking trail\, stone path\, forest track\, mountain track with slippy muck and rock sections. \nPrecautions: Trail runners are highly recommended. \n \nStage 5: Cycle – 18km\nDescription: Back on your bike head you descend towards Greenan and the final bike climb of the day past Glenmalure golf club on a section of recently laid “cream cheese” surfaced road. \nYou then descend to join the R755 and return to the transition area at Laragh GAA pitch. \nTerrain: Sealed road\, varying in quality from very good to fair with possibility of some gravel and potholes \nPrecautions: The roads are not closed and are open to traffic. \n \nStage 6: Trail Run – 6km\nDescription: Competitors will rack their bikes at the Laragh GAA transition area. From here you head out a forest track running along the side of the valley with fabulous views down onto the valley and the world famous Glendalough round tower and monastic heritage site and catch a glimpse of your destination for the kayak section at the upper lake. \nTerrain: Walking trail\, stone path\, forest track\, mountain track – Generally of good quality with possibility of some slippy sections. \nPrecautions: Trail runners are recommended. \n \nStage 7: Kayak – 1km\nDescription: Kayak a triangular route around the spectacular clear waters of Upper Lake on sit on top kayaks. \nTerrain: Competitors cannot bring their own kayaks they must use provided sit on top kayaks & paddles. Buoyancy aids must be worn at all times. \n \nStage 8: Trail Run– 4km\nDescription: The final race stage is a short 4km run to the finish line at Laragh GAA pitch. \nPlease note: There are 2 cut out points on this route. The first cut off point is 09.45am at the Glenmalure Lodge crossroads. Failure to reach this point before cut time will result in competitors being redirected onto the Sport route. The second cut off point is 11.00am at Barnaslew transition.
URL:https://kayathlon.ie/event/quest-glendalough-2022/
LOCATION:Glendalough\, Wicklow\, Leinster\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Adventure Race,Event Happening,National Adventure Race Series - Expert,National Adventure Race Series – Sport
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SUMMARY:The Wall Adventure Duathlon
DESCRIPTION:Staged from the Silent Valley in the heart of the Mourne Mountains\, the Wall Adventure Duathlon will take you on a tour of the Mourne Mountains like no other. Run in idyllic nature trails in the Silent Valley to start off\, ride the ups and downs of the bike loop and run through the heart of the Mournes to finish. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Stages\n\n\n\n\n\nTrail Run – 3km\nThe first run will take place within the Silent Valley Nature park on a series of off road trails. running in a loop you will arrive back at transition for the bike stage after 3km. The trail is a mix of gravel path and single track gravel with potentially wet and muddy sections. Trail shoes are advised. This is a beautiful run with epic views across the Silent Valley and surrounding area. \n\nRoute: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/11612947 \n\nRoad Cycle – 45km\nStarting at the Silent Valley you will exit onto the Head road and complete the 45km course in an anticlockwise direction. You will head to the coast and onto Newcastle before ascending into the Mountains passing Meelmore\, Spelga and Attical along the way. This is a hilly course and is guaranteed to get the blood pumping. Road bikes are ideal for this event as road surfaces area generally good and fast. Hybrid and mountain bikes have been used in the past by some competitors. Please note that all bikes must be road worthy and fitted with a good quality front white and rear red flashing light. regardless of conditions on the day lights must be fitted and turned on. there will also be random bike checks on the day. \nRoute: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/11613012 \nRoad / Trail Run – 15km\nThe final run will take you back out into the road then up in the Annalong Valley at Carricklittle. From here the course heads to the saddle between Binnian and Lamagan before descending to BenCrom Dam then onto the final tarmac run to the finish. Awesome views and stunning trail running waits for competitors. Trail shoes are once again recommended and there will be a mandatory equipment list including full waterproof clothing\, hat\, gloves\, space blanket\, food\, water\, whistle small first aid kit and something to carry it all in. \nRoute: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/11613046 \n\n\n\n\n\nROUTES\n\n\n\n\nAll routes will be fully waymarked – therefore navigation skills will not be a requirement for this event. You will however need to pay close attention to the event markings and we do encourage people to have an understanding of the course prior to the start.\n\n\n\n\n\nBefore entering you have to ask yourself – Are you ready to conquer “The Wall“? \n\n\n\n\n\nWHAT IS INCLUDED?\n\n\n\n\n\nEntry Fee will be £65 and includes: \nParking in Silent Valley (£4.50)\, Bespoke Event Buff\, Electronic Chip Timing\, support station at transition area\, bike racks and transition point\, Finishers Medal\, Race Prizes\, Marshals at strategic points\, Race Safety Cover\, paramedics\, Permissions and access agreements to some fantastic terrain to race on and much more.
URL:https://kayathlon.ie/event/the-wall-adventure-duathlon/
LOCATION:Silent Valley\, Mourne Mountains\, Head Rd\, Ballymartin\, Newry\, BT34 4PU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adventure Race,Duathlon,Event Happening
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