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SUMMARY:Quest - Glendalough
DESCRIPTION:[/fusion_builder_column]\nWHAT IS QUEST GLENDALOUGH?\n\nThis epic adventure involves racers running and cycling through the Wicklow Mountains National Park and Glendalough Valley and finishing the race in the shadows of the monastic round tower which epitomizes the Glendalough area. \nThree challenging routes: 62.5km Expert\, 44.5km Sport and 22.1km Challenge. \n \n\n\n \n\n22.1M CHALLENGE ROUTE INFORMATION\nThe race consists of the following 4 stages: \n \nStage 1: Cycle – 12km \n \nDescription: Starting after a mass start from the Laragh GAA grounds you will cycle out towards Clarabeg.  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. \nNote: Dismount before 1st narrow bridge & remount only after 2nd bridge when instructed to do so – DQ for non-compliance. \nTerrain: Sealed road\, varying in quality from good to fair with the possibility of some gravel and potholes. \nLink to route: Stage 1 \n \nStage 2: Trail Run – 8.5km \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 before returning to the finish line at Laragh GAA \nTerrain: Walking trail\, stone path\, forest track generally of good quality but the possibility of some slippy sections \nPrecautions: Trail runners are recommended but not essential. \nLink to route: Stage 2 \n44.5KM SPORT ROUTE INFORMATION\nThe race consists of the following 6 stages: \n \nStage 1: Cycle – 6km  \nDescription: Starting after a rolling start from the Laragh GAA pitch you will cycle up along Military road. From here you will drop your bike at the transition area in the Shay Elliot recreation area. \nTerrain: Sealed road\, varying in quality from good to fair with the possibility of some gravel and potholes. \nPrecautions: The roads are not closed and are open to traffic. \nLink to route: Stage 1 \n \nStage 2: Trail Run – 5.6km \nDescription: Competitors will drop their bikes at the Shay Elliot recreational area car park. By foot you then follow a marked forest trail and then open mountain trail towards the summit of Braigue Mountain before returning to the summit of Cullentra and back via mountain and forest tracks to the transition area. Competitors 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. \nLink to route: Stage 2 \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. You then descend to join the R755 and return to the transition area at Laragh GAA pitch. \nNote: Dismount before 1st narrow bridge & remount only after 2nd bridge when instructed to do so – DQ for non-compliance. \nTerrain: Sealed road\, varying in quality from very good to fair with the possibility of some gravel and potholes \nPrecautions: The roads are not closed and are open to traffic. \nLink to route: Stage 3 \n \nStage 4: Trail Run – 13.3km \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 famous Upper Lake before returning to the finish line at Laragh GAA.  \nTerrain: Walking trail\, stone path\, forest track\, mountain track – Generally of good quality with possibility of some slippy sections. \nPrecautions: Trail runners are recommended. \nLink to route: Stage 4 \n\n62.5K 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 – 13.3km \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 the famous Upper Lake before returning back to the finish line at Laragh GAA. \nTerrain: Walking trail\, stone path\, forest track\, mountain track – Generally of good quality with possibility of some slippy sections. Precautions: Trail runners are recommended. \nLink to route: Stage 6
URL:https://kayathlon.ie/event/quest-glendalough-26/
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:DAR - Dingle Adventure Race
DESCRIPTION:DINGLE ADVENTURE RACE COURSE INFO\nCourse Details: \nDAR Mini: 21.5Km \nDAR Sport: 43Km \nDAR Full: 75Km \nMINI 21.5KM COURSE INFO\nMINI 21.5km COURSE INFO\n\n\nNew to Adventure Racing and multi sport events\, then give it a go with the DAR mini\, this will give you a taste of running\, biking\, kayaking and the atmosphere that is invloved at these great events. You don’t have to be very fit for the mini\, just willing to give it a go. Course for the mini is; 8km cyle from Dingle to Ventry beach\, Run Ventry beach 5km\, Cycle back to Dingle 6km\, 0.7 run to kayak\, 1km kayak and 1km Run to Finish. Total 21km \n\n\nROUTE DESCRIPTION\n1. Cycle 8km Dingle to Ventry     Distance 8km / 5 mls   Height Gain 80m  Height Loss 80m \n2. Beach Run. Ventry Beach.  Distance 5km / 3.2mls  Height Gain 0m  Height Loss 0m \nAll of the Run is on the beach with a few stream crossings \nKayak. Milltown.  Distance 1km / 0.7 mls  Height Loss or Gain 0 & 400m run to bike transition \n3. Cycle: Ventry to Dingle via back road.    Distance 6km / 4 mls   Height Gain 80m  Height Loss 80m \nAll of cycle is on surfaced roads. \n5. Rack bike at transition Milltown\, run 700m to kayak\, kayak 1km. \n6. Run 1km to Finish. e  Dingle.    Distance 1km / 0.7mls    Height Gain 0m  Height Loss 10m \nDAR Sport  Total Distance 21km  / 13 mls   Height Gain 160m / 500ft  Height Loss 160m / 500ft \n \n\n\n\n\nSPORT 43KM COURSE INFO\nSPORT 43KM COURSE INFO\nDAR Sport takes a spectacular route around the western point of the Dingle Peninsula and Ireland. DAR Sport\, 08.30 Start; Total Distance 43km with 800m total ascent. Competitors will start on their bikes at Dingle Marina. It will be a rolling start for the first 1km cycle before cycling (21km) around Slea Head> hike or run (7.5km) Mt Eagle and cycle (11.5km) back to Dingle via Ventry\, rack bikes at transition at Milltown before (0.7km) run to kayak. Kayak 1km in double sit-on-tops before final run 1km to Finish line in Dingle Marina. \nROUTE DESCRIPTION\n1. Cycle: Dingle to Mt Eagle via Slea head.  Distance 21km / 13 mls   Height Gain 310m  Height Loss 140m \n2. Hike / Mountain Run. Mt Eagle. Distance 7.5km / 4.5mls  Height Gain 390m  Height Loss 390m \nAll of Mountain Hike Run is on rough trails. \n3. Cycle: Mt Eagle to Dingle via Ventry. Distance 11.5km / 7 mls   Height Gain 100m  Height Loss 270m \nAll of cycle is on surfaced roads. \n4. Run to Kayak. Rack bike at transition at Milltown\, Run .7km to kayak and kayak 1km.  Distance 1.7km / 1 mls  Height Loss or Gain 0 \n5 Run 1km to finish at Dingle Marina. Distance 1km / 0.6 mls  Height Loss or Gain 0 \nDAR Sport  Total Distance 43km  /  27 mls   Height Gain 800m / 2\,640ft  Height Loss 800m / 2\,640ft \n \nFULL 75KM COURSE INFO\nFULL INFO\nDAR: 11th year for DAR\, The 45 mile/ 73km course will take you to some of the best gems on the Dingle peninsula\, Co. Kerry\, Ireland. Biking around Slea head\, following in the footsteps of St Brandon climbing Ireland’s second highest Mountain range Mt Brandon and kayaking in Dingle Harbour. \n\n\nROUTE DESCRIPTION\n1. Run 1km to the kayaks\, kayak 1km on double sit on tops kayak\, run 700m to bike transition (T1)    Distance 2.7km / 1.6 mls   Height Gain 10m  Height Loss 0m \n2. Cycle 43km around the Slea head drive to the Bike transiton (T2) at the foot of Mt Brandon at Baile Breac.  Distance 43km / 27mls  Height Gain 300m  Height Loss 260m \nAll of cycle is on surfaced public roads. \n\n\n3. Mt Brandon Run/Hike\, this is a super 15.5km loop around Irelands second highest mountain range. 5km Hike will get you to the summit of Mt Brandon before a super ridge to get you on the Dingle way walking trail. (first 5km will see alot of competitors hike this before running the next 10.5km section which is very runable) \nAll of Mountain Hike Run is on rough mountain paths/trails. \n4. Cycle 9km / 6mls from Baile Breac Trasntion (T2) to bike Transition (T1/3) at Milltown/Dingle.  Distance 9km / 6 mls  Height Gain 60m Loss 100 & Rack bike before final 1 km run to finish line at Dingle marina. \nTotal Distance 73km  /  45.5 mls   Height Gain 1490m / 4\,910ft  Height Loss 1490m / 4\,910f
URL:https://kayathlon.ie/event/dar-dingle-adventure-race-2026/
LOCATION:Dingle\, Co. Kerry\, Burnham\, Dingle\, Kerry\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Adventure Race,Event Happening,National Adventure Race Series - Expert,National Adventure Race Series – Sport
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260711
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260712
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SUMMARY:Race 2 Glory
DESCRIPTION:Race2Glory is a multi-sport adventure race involving cycling\, running and a river run\, taking place on the 12th July 2025 in Kiltimagh\, Co. Mayo. 2024 will see the availability of 2 separate races. The long established “Full Race” (40km in total) course will remain as well as the “Sprint Race” (20km in total) course that was introduced in 2015 and proved very popular. Both courses are divided into 3 routes. Stages 1 & 2 of the Sprint course are shorter versions of stages 1 & 2 of the Full course\, while Stage 3 remains the same for both Full and Sprint competitors. \nFULL COURSE (Total 40km)\nTest yourself on challenges such as Spankers Hill\, The Bog\, Craggagh Hill and Glore River! The overall “full” route is outlined in the map below: The overall “full” route is outlined in the map below: \nSTAGE 01: 10K Mountain RunSteep ascent to 850ft\, road/bog run\, steep descent back to startSTAGE 02: 23K CycleMixture of steep and gentle hills\, arrive at transition 2STAGE 03: 7K RunCombination of road\, river and country track \n \nSPRINT COURSE (Total 20km)\nSTAGE 01: 3K Road RunSTAGE 02: 10K CycleMixture of steep and gentle hills\, arrive at transition 2STAGE 03: 7K RunCombination of road\, river and country track
URL:https://kayathlon.ie/event/race-2-glory-26/
LOCATION:Kiltimagh\, Co. Mayo\, Kiltimagh\, Kiltimagh\, Mayo\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Adventure Race,Event Happening,National Adventure Race Series – Sport
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SUMMARY:The Cavan Kayakarun
DESCRIPTION:Full Details to follow soon. \n\n\n\nWHAT\nThe Cavan Kayakarun Adventure Race 2026 is celebrating its 16th year\, as one of the first Adventure Races held in Ireland it is now established as one of the best. A community run non-profit event organized by Adventure racers and sports people you are sure of a great experience where all abilities and categories are catered for with something for Adventure race beginners wanting to give it a try while meeting all the challenges required by Experienced racers Cycle through the Drumlins of east Cavan\, kayak around the stunning crannogs of Barnagrow lake and enjoy the scenic views of Lough Sillan and Lough Tacker as you run or hike along the quiet trails and laneways\n\n\nWHERE\nGallonray House\, Maudabawn\, Cootehill\, Co. Cavan. GPS co-ordinates:N 54° 01 8395 W 007° 01 3362\n\n\nWHEN\nSaturday 9th August @ 12noon\n\n\nWHY\nNow part of the ARI Challenge Series. Excellent organisation\, warm local welcome\, fantastic location and a great value for money event for all. Brilliant after event party\, prize giving\, Finishers Medal\, Cycling T-shirt & family fun day. Competitor food provided. Hot food available for purchase to visitors.\n\n\n\nCategories: \nOpen                             Male/Female \nVeteran (Over 40’s)     Male/Female \nMasters (Over 50’s)     Male/Female \nRelay                             Any combination \nRace Details:   \n1) Run 4k \nThe Cavan Kayakarun Challenge starts at Gallonray House with a 4k run (on tarmac). \n2) Bike 16k \nOn completing the 4k run you get on your bike at the bike Transition at Gallonray house and cycle 16k to the beautiful Lough Barnagrow. \n3) Kayak 1.5k \nRack your bike at Lough Barnagrow where you get on a sit on or sit in Kayak and kayak around the Two Crannogs taking in the stunning scenery and return to the bike Transition at the lake shore. \n4) Bike 18k \nOn completing the kayak section you return to your bike and cycle 18k to Race HQ at Gallonray House. \n5) Run 4k \nThe final leg of the The Cavan Kayakarun Adventure Race is the same 4k run as completed at the start racking your bike at Gallonray House and completing the last challenge before crossing the finish line.
URL:https://kayathlon.ie/event/the-cavan-kayakarun-26/
LOCATION:Gallonray House\, Maudabawn\, Cootehill\, Co. Cavan\, Gallonray House\,\, Maudabawn\, Cootehill\, Cavan\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Adventure Race,National Adventure Race Series – Sport
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260829T080000
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SUMMARY:Monte Challenge
DESCRIPTION:Introducing the Monte Challenge!\nBrought to you by the Monte Challenge Adventure Club\, a voluntary organisation\, founded to put on an epic adventure race and community fundraiser. Explore the Wild Atlantic Way and the Bluestack Mountains by foot and by bike. Enjoy a day out in the wilds of Donegal\, whether you are a competitive athlete or a newcomer to the outdoor adventure scene. \nChoose from three route options; The Full Monte\, The Half Monte and The Little Monte. Races start from the Community Centre\, Mountcharles from 8am on Saturday 30th August 2024. You can enter as an individual or share the journey as a team! \nThe Little Monte\nAll routes are subject to change and you will be notified in advance or on the day. \nRun/Walk | 5.2km | 85 Elevation \nRoute Overview: Be part of the action and enjoy a 5km walk/run loop\, littles ones are welcome\, under supervision. You’ll start at the Mountcharles Community Centre\, go downhill past the Chapel\, turning right\, watch out for a very steep descent past the Hall Demesne wall. Enjoy the views of Donegal Bay as you turn right onto the shore road and make your way from the little pier\, on past the big pier and get ready for the uphill past Salthill Gardens. Loop back right to Mountcharles and finish at the Community Centre\, to soak up the race day atmosphere. \nTerrain: Tarmac side road. \n \nThe Half Monte\nAll routes are subject to change and you will be notified in advance or on the day. \nLeg 1\nRun | 5.2km \nRoute Overview: Start your adventure race at the Mountcharles Community Centre\, run downhill past the Chapel\, turning right\, watch out for a very steep descent past the Hall Demesne wall. Enjoy the views of Donegal Bay as you turn right onto the shore road and make your way from the little pier\, on past the big pier and get ready for the uphill past Salthill Gardens. Loop back right to Mountcharles.\nTerrain: Tarmac side road. \nLeg 2\nCycle | 23km\nRoute Overview: Pick up your bike at Gallagher’s Funeral Home Car Park\, go along the shore road again and up the multiple Salthill hills\, taking the 3rd right to take you past McMonagle’s Stone and down into Mountcharles. Leaving the village\, you’ll head under the bypass and then turn left up a good hill towards Drumkeelan\, reward yourself at the top with stunning views of the Bluestacks. You’ll turn right and head for Letterbarra. Turn right up the infamous Altadoo climb\, then right towards Eddrim Glebe. Marshals will guide you through several junctions to take you on a network of quiet rural side roads\, back to Mountcharles. Stay to the right of the red cones on the entrance to the Gallagher’s Funeral Home transition zone.\nTerrain: Tarmac side roads\, with some narrow sections with potholes & gravel. \nLeg 3 \nRun | 500m \nRoute Overview: Drop your bike at Gallagher’s Funeral Home transition zone. Sprint (uphill!) for the finish at the Community Centre! \n \nThe Full Monte\nAll routes are subject to change and you will be notified in advance or on the day. \nLeg 1\nRun | 5.2km | 85m Elevation\nRoute Overview: Start your adventure race at the Mountcharles Community Centre\, run downhill past the Chapel\, turning right\, watch out for a very steep descent past the Hall Demesne wall. Enjoy the views of Donegal Bay as you turn right onto the shore road and make your way from the little pier\, past the big pier and get ready for the uphill past Salthill Gardens. Loop back right to Mountcharles.\nTerrain: Tarmac side road. \nLeg 2\nCycle | 19.5km | 370m Elevation\nRoute Overview: Pick up your bike at the transition zone at Gallagher’s Funeral Home Car Park\, go along the shore road again and up multiple hills\, going right to take you past McMonagle’s Stone and down into Mountcharles. Leaving the village\, head under the bypass\, then uphill towards Drumkeelan\, enjoy stunning views of the Bluestacks. You’ll head towards Letterbarra. Bear right past the chapel\, pedal towards the hills and drop your bike at the transition zone at Letterbara FC.\nTerrain: Tarmac side road. \nLeg 3\nRun/Hike | 6km | 415m Elevation\nRoute Overview: With the iconic Carnaween in front of you\, pass the football pitch\, along the road\, over the little Eany Beg River bridge\, turning right up to an old farmstead and red shed. Then hit the open mountain\, with a steep ascent in an anti-clockwise direction\, the route will be marked. Please follow the white flags and only cross the fences at designated points with styles. Clamber up the rocky summit\, take a moment to admire the views across to Fermanagh\, Leitrim\, Sligo and the Donegal coastline. Turn around and head (carefully!) down again.\nTerrain: some road\, track. The climb is on open mountain with no trail and several fences. Extreme caution is advised; underfoot is un-even\, boggy\, likely wet\, has streams & holes. Trail or hiking shoes with proper sole grips are highly recommended to minimise risk of falling. \nLeg 4\nCycle | 21km | 460m Elevation\nRoute Overview: Back at the transition zone\, collect your bike and get ready for more climbing! Turn left and bear right and up the ‘slog of a hill’\, Meenaguse. At the top of the climb\, you’ll be in the heart of the Bluestacks\, with the Greymare’s Tail Waterfall and Struell Gap to your left. Carefully descend along the gravel/pot holed road\, turn right and head back to Letterbarra. Turn up towards the infamous Altadoo climb\, then towards Edrim Glebe. Marshals will guide you through several junctions to take you on a network of quiet rural side roads\, back to Mountcharles. Stay to the right of the red cones on the entrance to the Gallagher’s Funeral Home transition zone.\nTerrain: tarmac road\, sections around Meenaguse have loose gravel\, potholes. Extreme caution is advised in these sections\, particularly on the descents. \nLeg 5\nRun | 5km\nRoute Overview: leave your bike at Gallagher’s Funeral Home transition zone and run down past the Hall Demesne. Carry on along the road\, to a right turn and find yourself on the beach. Turn left along the Warren\, going in a clockwise direction and following the white flags over dunes. Looping back onto the road\, to enjoy the final push uphill past those Hall Demesne Walls and for a sprint finish up to the Community Centre.\nTerrain: tarmac road\, beach with sand\, stones and sand dunes. Caution is advised; underfoot is un-even in places and may be slippery on stones.
URL:https://kayathlon.ie/event/montechallenge-26/
LOCATION:Mountcharles\, Co. Donegal\, Community Centre\, Mountcharles\, Donegal\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Adventure Race,Event Happening
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SUMMARY:FEARmanagh Adventure Race
DESCRIPTION:What better way to spend a Saturday morning than getting up close and personal with Fermanagh’s rugged and wild terrain. Cycle through quiet back roads that cut through the limestone landscape\, carved out by Ireland’s icy past\, they’re guaranteed to give you more ups than downs! \nThen experience the wetter side of Fermanagh as you take to the water for 2 challenging Kilometres along Lough Erne’s rocky shores – and if the 304 metre near vertical climb to the top of the Magho Cliff Challenge doesn’t take your breath away\, then maybe the panoramic view it offers at the top will! So in a county steeped in myth and folklore\, are you ready to become a legend in your own time? \nFeel the FEAR and do it anyway! \nLong Race\nLong Race \n\nCycling (Knockmore to Lough Shore) 10.2kms\nRunning (Wee Dog Jog) 7kms\nCycling (Knockmore to Lough Shore cont …) 30.5kms\nRunning (Blackslee Trail) 4.5km\nCycling (Knockmore to Lough Shore cont …) 3.8kms\nRunning (The Magho Cliff Challenge – downhill) 1.2kms\nKayaking (Paddle Power Point) 2kms\nRunning (The Magho Cliff Challenge – uphill 1\,000ft) 1.2km\nCycling (Lough Shore to Pub Door) 13.6kms\n\nTotal: 74Kms (approx) \nFull Description\nLEG 1 – CYCLING \nAfter an easy start down through Derrygonnelly a series of small hills brings you to the foot of Knockmore. The climb starts steeply and gets worse before an easy section just after half way leads to the final ramp. Treat this climb with respect as there’s not much recovery before you reach Transition 1 (T1) and it’s too early in the day to be digging deep. \nLEG 2 – TRAIL RUN \nA fairly fast route on forest fire road with a short section of tarmac road at halfway. If it’s clear there can be great views early on towards the Sligo hills. Once through the farm yard after the road section prepare yourself for a sapping uphill drag of about 1km before retracing part of your outward route back to the bike. \nLEG 3 – CYCLING \nThe first section to Cashel Cross is great – good surface\, sweeping bends and almost all downhill. The next bit to Garrison isn’t too bad either – an initial climb followed by a quick section on the back road into the village. The route takes in the beautiful park alongside Lough Melvin before a short off road section across a footbridge and up a steep un-surfaced track. You’ll have to run this bit but it’s all over in a minute or two. The rest of the leg to T2 is on good road but it’s tough. Endless short steep hills or long drags for most of the way sap the strength of even the best cyclist. The section from the high point at Meenacloybane to the entrance to the forest drive gives you some respite before the final leg buster to T2. \nLEG4 – TRAIL RUNNING \nAlthough shorter than the first trail run this one seems harder. Again the first half is downhill on fire road except for about 800m of single track past the waterfall. It’s all uphill now back to the transition. It feels relentless at this stage in the race. \nLEG 5 – CYCLING \nThis is the shortest bike leg. If you’ve been changing shoes between running and cycling you might decide it’s not worth it for this section. The only problem is the really steep bit of road about half way in. Not easy to overcome in trail shoes on clipless pedals. If you can take the time to admire the view from T3 glance across Lough Erne towards Donegal. It’s spectacular but looks a long way down. \nLEG 6 – TRAIL RUNNING \nAlmost 300metres of descending in less than 1km. This will trash the legs unless you’re used to hill running. The steps can be tricky but you must keep to the path. \nLEG 7 – KAYAKING \nGrab your choice of open top kayak and head east parallel to the shoreline for 500metres before rounding the buoy and heading back past the transition area to the next buoy barely visible 1km away. You should be sheltered from the prevailing winds so you can enjoy the long views across Lough Erne to your right or contemplate what’s to come on the next leg to your left. Round buoy 2 and head back to transition. \nLEG 8 – TRAIL RUNNING \nAs a one off this next bit\, the climb back up to T3\, is hard enough but after what’s gone before it’s nothing short of horrendous. If you can run all the way and not cramp up you’ll be one of the very few. \nLEG 9 – CYCLING \nThe glory leg\, this is a fast and furious descent to the finish. Enjoy it. No holding back required. Let your inner Bradley Wiggins out. \nNB. Routes may be subject to slight changes \nShort Race\nShort Race \n\nCycling (Tir Navar to Lough Navar) 9.8kms\nRunning (Blackslee Trail) 4.5km\nCycling (Knockmore to Lough Shore cont……) 3.8kms\nRunning (The Magho Cliff Challenge – downhill) 1.2km\nKayaking (Paddle Power Point) 1km\nRunning (The Magho Cliff Challenge – uphill 1\,000ft) 1.2km\nCycling (Lough Shore to Pub Door) 13.6kms\n\nTotal: 35Kms (approx) \nFull Description\nLEG 1 – CYCLING \nAfter an easy start down through Derrygonnelly a series of small hills brings you to the foot of the climb up to the forest drive entrance. The next bit isn’t any easier; it’s a leg buster to T1. \nLEG 2 – TRAIL RUNNING \nMaybe on the map this doesn’t look too bad but give it some respect. The first half is downhill on fire road except for about 800m of single track past the waterfall. It’s all uphill now back to the transition. It feels relentless and will sap the leg strength before the next section. \nLEG 3 – CYCLING \nThis is the shortest bike leg. If you’re changing shoes between running and cycling you might decide it’s not worth it for this section. The only problem is the really steep bit of road about half way in. Not easy to overcome in trail shoes on clipless pedals. If you can take the time to admire the view from T2 glance across Lough Erne towards Donegal. It’s spectacular but looks a long way down. \nLEG 4 – TRAIL RUNNING \nAlmost 300metres of descending in less than 1km. This will trash the legs unless you’re used to hill running. The steps can be tricky but you must keep to the path. \nLEG 5 – KAYAKING \nGrab your choice of open top kayak and head east parallel to the shoreline for 500metres before rounding the buoy and heading back to the transition area. You should be sheltered from the prevailing winds so you can enjoy the long views across Lough Erne to your right or contemplate what’s to come on the next leg to your left. Make sure to go around the jetty before heading into the shore. \nLEG 6 – TRAIL RUNNING \nAs a one off this next bit\, the climb back up to T2\, is hard enough but after what’s gone before it’s nothing short of horrendous. If you can run all the way and not cramp up you’ll be one of the very few. \nLEG 7 – CYCLING \nThe glory leg\, this is a fast and furious descent to the finish. Enjoy it. No holding back required. Let your inner Bradley Wiggins out. \nTotal: 35Kms (approx) \nNB. Routes may be subject to slight changes \nRegister Now!
URL:https://kayathlon.ie/event/fearmanagh-adventure-race-26/
LOCATION:Fermanagh\, Fermanagh\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adventure Race,Event Happening
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