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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 2019. \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 – 62KM\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 2019 (Early bird price) \n€85.00pp    Until 17:00    September 13 2019 \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 €5.00 booking fee\nOnline registration closes at 15:00 on Thursday 19 September 2019\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 20 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-2019/
LOCATION:Glenveagh National Park\, Donegal\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Adventure Race
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