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SUMMARY:The COALFACE
DESCRIPTION:This is a single day adventure duathlon race. Based in a former coal mine you will be running and cycling up to four sections\, combining running trail\, forest track\, hills and an abandoned open cast mine. The cycle sections are on sealed tarmac roads of varying quality\, from primary roads to quiet country lanes. With a choice of three different courses there is one for you to pit yourself against. \nThe 73km Elite and the 57km Sport will incorporate some of the longest drags and the fastest descents in the County. We are fortunate to have the picturesque Discovery Park as the central transition point for each section of the race. In this way you will always loop back to facilities and supporters who will get to spur you on throughout the race without them having to leave the comfort of the Park. The Park has a huge range of activities open for any active family members including a massive Zip-wire\, a full restaurant and a craft village! \nThe Start and Finish Area has moved! It will be deep in the Woodland at the Canopy Cafe and ElfVillage. It is approx 500m from the Bike racking/transition. This area has Registration\, Post Race Food\, Massage\, Bag Drop\, Covered seating\, toilets\, a hot food Cafe\, kids activities (see Discovery Park.ie for details). The 20km Cycle Route has been changed. Still a challenge but turns left at the Park Exit\, avoiding the busy centre of Castlecomer Town and uses quieter back roads with two hilly sections (see route description). The 2nd Cycle for the Sport Course is the reverse route of last year (Please note when reviewing route maps). \n  \n\n\nELITE COURSE\n\n\n73KM TOTAL DISTANCE \n\n\nThis route and combination is designed to test the endurance of the fittest athlete and to provide an outstanding achievement to all those who complete the course. The running terrain is unforgiving\, from road to gravel to soft trails. The cycle is technical in places\, equally hilly with long drags over 5% and wildly fast on the rolling descents along The Ridge Drive. Your bespoke medal will be well earned here. \nBreakdown of 73km Elite Course: \nStage 1 – Trail/Forest Run 7km\nStage 2 – Cycle 20km (New Route)\nStage 3 – Forest/Quarry/Trail 9.5km.\nStage 4 – Cycle 36km (Reverse of 2017 Route)\nNOTE: There will be a 500m run from Bike to the Finish Line in the woods \n  \n\n\nSPORT COURSE\n\n\n57KM TOTAL DISTANCE \n\n\nThis has all the thrills and spills of the Expert route and in the same endurance sapping combination. It uses the same routes but distance is cut. Don’t be fooled into thinking this is easy on paper. At 57km it is the longest Sport Course in the Country! A good level of fitness it required and completion will be the name of the game for many\, especially if it is wet. Your Coalface T-shirt will hang with pride. \nBreakdown of 57km Sport Course: \nStage 1 – Trail/Forest Run 5km\nStage 2 – Cycle 20km (New Route)\nStage 3 – Forest/Quarry/Trail 7km.\nStage 4 – Cycle 25km (Reverse of 2017 Route)\nNOTE: There will be a 500m run from Bike to the Finish Line in the woods \n  \n\n\nCHALLENGE COURSE\n\n\n30KM TOTAL DISTANCE  \n\n\nFor those who love the outdoors and have always wanted to test themselves against the natural terrain then this is your opportunity! With a medium level of training (see The CoalFace Training Blog) you could conquer a real challenge across this course that will see you running trails and woodland\, cycling a route of rolling north Kilkenny Countryside before finishing with a trail and woodland path run to the finish. Tackle this as a team or solo\, have plenty of friends/family enjoy the experience too as all your transitions are in the comforts of the Discovery Park.  Wear your medal with pride as you enjoy the post race refreshments! \nBreakdown of 30km Challenge (Solo or Team): \nStage 1 Trail/Forest Run 5km\nStage 2 Cycle 21km\nStage 3 Woodland Pathway/Trail Run 4km \n  \n\n\n\nWhat do I get for my money? Unlike other Adventure Races there is NO BOOKING FEE! \n•    An exciting\, unique\, community based event but professionally presented\n•    All the Discovery Park Facilities for you and family/Friends as well as discounts for on-the-day Park activities check out www.discoverypark.ie\n•    Free Secure Parking in the Discovery Park (Normally €4 per car)\n•    High quality Technical Running Top\n•    A generous Coalface Goody Bag with snacks and drinks\n•    A Coalface Finishers Medal uniquely designed by visual artist Mick Minogue (@MickMinogueMadeThis)\n•    Hot food and drink to refuel when you cross the line\n•    Fully marshalled and signed routes\n•    Insurance and Accident/Medical Response Team\n•    Sports Massage available \nThis is a Not for Profit Community Event. The Castlecomer Discovery Park is a registered Charity. Any funds raised by The Coalface go directly back into the development of the Park.
URL:https://kayathlon.ie/event/thecoalface-2018/
LOCATION:Castlecomer Discovery Park\, The Estate Yard\, Castlecomer\, Kilkenny\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Adventure Race,Duathlon
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SUMMARY:Gaelforce - North
DESCRIPTION:THERE IS NOWHERE QUITE LIKE THE HILLS OF DONEGAL \n\n62KM FULL & 43KM SPRINTCOURSES IN A LANDSCAPE MADE FOR ADVENTURE\nExpect rain and wind\, sunshine and waves\, expect the elements and rise to your challenge at Gaelforce North 2018. \nTRAIL AND MOUNTAIN RUNNING OR WALKING\, CYCLING AND KAYAKING\nThe route takes you from the jagged peaks of Glenveagh National Park via the bog and scree of Mount Errigal to the sweeping sandy beaches of Bunbeg. The terrain includes rough tracks\, mountain scree\, trails\, sealed roads\, shimmering lakes and sand dunes. \nGFN ADVENTURE DUATHLON \nStay on dry land – same great routes as the Full and Sprint Courses\, just no kayaking. \nAdventure Duathlon: 60km / Sprint Adventure Duathlon: 42km \n\nGAELFORCE NORTH – 64KM\nDISCIPLINE DISTANCES IN THE 62KM COURSE:\n1. Running/walking: 19.5km approx \n2. Cycling: 40.5km approx \n3. Kayaking: 2km max \n**NOTE CHANGE FOR 2018:\nKayak Stage has been moved – see stage 4\nCycle Route has been changed – see stage 4 & 5 \n  \nTHE DETAILED BREAKDOWN:\n\nSTAGE 1 TRAIL AND ROAD RUN (15.5KM)\nStarting at the southwest end of Glenveagh Valley running along a narrow path through the Bridle Pass\, into the grounds of Glenveagh Castle and up and over Gartan Mountain (200m height) to Gartan Lake. This is a remarkable run through the valley and past Lough Veagh. Watch out for the Golden Eagles! \nSTAGE 2 CYCLING (24KM)\nCycling on sealed tarmac roads through Glenveagh National Park and alongside the Derryveagh Mountains\, to Errigal Mountain \nSTAGE 3 ERRIGAL MOUNTAIN RUN/WALK (4KM)\nA marked route is followed up and down Mount Errigal. Terrain is varied\, including bog nearer the base and scree further up. \nCompetitors must reach the base of Errigal by 1.30pm otherwise they will not be allowed to climb. \nSTAGE 4 CYCLING AND KAYAKING (2KM)\nFrom the bottom of Errigal it is a short cycle of approx 3.5km to Dunlewy Centre and the Kayak transition. There is a time out at the kayak transition except for those in Wave 1 competing for a podium position. The boats are tandem sit-on-top kayaks. You will paddle a looped course on the lake. \nSTAGE 5 CYCLING AND  FINAL RUN (13.5KM)\nFor the final stage you will cycle back on to the R251 turning left. At the next T Junction you will turn left on to the N56.After approx 3km in Gweedore you will turn right on to the R258 into Bunbeg. Turn right at the T-junction and follow marshals and sign posting to Inishcool Beach.\nThe race ends with a short run along the dunes to the finish line. \n\nADVENTURE DUATHLON – 60KM:\n\n\nThe course is the same as that above\, but without STAGE 4. \n\n  \nGAELFORCE NORTH SPRINT – 43KM\nDISCIPLINE DISTANCES IN THE 43KM COURSE:\n1. Running/walking: 12km approx \n2. Cycling: 30km approx \n3. Kayaking: 1km max \n**NOTE CHANGE FOR 2018:\nKayak Stage has been moved – see stage 4\nCycle Route has been changed – see stage 4 & 5 \n\nTHE DETAILED BREAKDOWN:\n\nSTAGE 1 TRAIL AND ROAD RUN (10KM)\nStarting at the southwest end of Glenveagh Valley running along a narrow path through the Bridle Pass\, passing through the grounds of Glenveagh Castle and to the bike transition in the car park. This is a breathtaking route and one you will remember forever. \nSTAGE 2 CYCLING (14KM)\nCycling on sealed tarmac roads through Glenveagh National Park and alongside the Derryveagh Mountains\, to Errigal Mountain. \nSTAGE 3 ERRIGAL MOUNTAIN RUN/WALK (2KM)\nUp to the shoulder (approximately half way up) of Mount Errigal and back down. Terrain is varied\, including bog nearer the base and scree further up.\nCompetitors must reach the base of Errigal by 1.30pm otherwise they will not be allowed to climb. \nSTAGE 4 CYCLE AND KAYAK (1KM)\nFrom the bottom of Errigal it is a short cycle of approx 3.5km to Dunlewy Centre and the Kayak transition. There is a time out at the kayak transition except for those in Wave 1 competing for a podium position. The boats are tandem sit-on-top kayaks. You will paddle a looped course on the lake. \nSTAGE 5 CYCLING AND FINAL RUN (13KM)\nFor the final stage you will cycle back on to the R251 turning left. At the next T Junction you will turn left on to the N56. After approx 3km in Gweedore you will turn right on to the R258 into Bunbeg. Turn right at the T-junction and follow marshals and sign posting to Inishcool Beach. \nThe race ends with a short run along the dunes to the finish line. \nSPRINT ADVENTURE DUATHLON – 42KM:\n\n\nThis course is the same as that above but without STAGE 4. \n\n\n  \nPRICING & INFO\nENTRY IS ONLINE ONLY AND IS NOW OPEN \n\n\n\nGAELFORCE NORTH & ADVENTURE DUATHLON\n€75.00pp    Until 17:00    January 31 2018 (Early bird price) \n€85.00pp    Until 17:00    September 14 2018 \n€95.00pp    Until online entry closes & price on the day \nPLEASE NOTE\n\nAll prices shown include bus transfer to start line.\nAll prices shown exclude €4.50 booking fee\nOnline registration closes at 15:00 on Thursday 20 September 2018\nYou must be over 18 years of age on the day of the race to enter.\n\nBIKE TRANSFER (OPTIONAL)\n€15.00per bike*      Until registration closes \n*Bike transfer from registration at Glenswilly GAA pitch to your selected Bike Transition \nDOWNLOAD BIKE DISCLAIMER FORM HERE \nRETURN CUSTOMERS DISCOUNT\nReturn customers can avail of a 10% discount by emailing info@gaelforceevents.com with the year you did the race and your finishing time. We will send you a discount code to use for your online entry. \nENTRY FEE INCLUDES\n\nEvent technical T-shirt\nGoodie bag from John West\nRace medal upon completion\nUse of kayaks\, paddles and buoyancy aids\nUse of individual electronic timing chips\nPost-event food from John West!\n\nPlease note t-shirts are ordered 4 weeks in advance of the race. Entries after this may have to have t-shirt posted out. \nIMPORTANT TIMES & LOCATIONS\nREGISTRATION:\nFrom 17:00 to 22:00 Friday 21 September 2018 at Glenswilly GAA Club just outside Letterkenny. \nBIKE DROP LOCATIONS:\nGFN 64km & 62km: Gartan Lake \nGFN Sprint 45km & 44km: Glenveagh National Park \nWAVE START TIMES:\nFor all races the wave start times are at 07:00 and 07:30. These are the times the buses leave Bunbeg. The race starts 1.5hrs after this. \nNote: You must be in Wave 1 (07:00) with no time out in order to be considered for a prize in any category. \nFor more information see our Race FAQs \nEVENT PHOTOGRAPHY\nSign up for event photography during registration to avail of a special discounted price of €4.95 for 2 photos (normal price €8.60 \nFIRST TIMER\n\n\n\nTraining and preparation for Gaelforce North – Top Ten Tips from someone who has been there and got the t-shirt (and the medal): \nTRAINING AND PREPARATION FOR GAELFORCE NORTH – TOP TEN TIPS:\n1. Remember this is a manageable distance and a stunning course \n2. Train in all weather \n3. Train off-road as well as on the road \n4. Combine your training. \n5. Find a friend or group to train with and to do the race with. \n6. You will be out there on the day for a long time so you need to train for that. \n7. Build stamina and strength. \n8. Do not get stressed the day or the evening before. \n9. Make sure you have the right clothing for every weather condition \n10. Do it for a reason. \nNeed more advice? Read our staff member’s First Timer Blog from her experience of doing Gaelforce North to get the inside track! \nSPECTATOR INFO\n\n\n\nSPECTATORS ARE VERY WELCOME AT GAELFORCE NORTH AND YOUR SUPPORT WILL BE MUCH APPRECIATED BY THE COMPETITORS.\nThe best locations to spectate from are as follows: \n\nFull course kayaking location at Gartan Lake\nBike transition for the sprint race at Glenveagh National Park car park\nBike transition for full and sprint courses at the base of Mount Errigal\nThe finish line at the beach at Bunbeg\n\nIt is not possible to spectate at the start line as access here is very restricted. \nRESULTS & REPORTS\n\nOVERALL WINNER\nTrophies for 1st\, 2nd and 3rd male and female in the Full Course. Free entry into next year’s race for the 1st male and 1st female. \nTrophies and free entries for 1st male and 1st female in the Sprint Course. \nTrophies for the 1st male and 1st female in the Full Course and Sprint Course Adventure Duathlons. \nCATEGORY WINNERS\nTrophies for 1st male and female in Vets and Super-Vets categories for the Full Course only. \nIT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO NOTE THAT YOU CAN ONLY WIN OVERALL OR A CATEGORY PRIZE IF YOU START IN WAVE 1.
URL:https://kayathlon.ie/event/gaelforce-north-2/
LOCATION:Glenveagh National Park\, Donegal\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Adventure Race
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