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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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ORGANIZER;CN="Irish Adventures":MAILTO:dingleadventurerace@gmail.com
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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:Quest New Race to be Announced
DESCRIPTION:BRAND NEW QUEST EVENT?\n\nDetails to be released real soon folks 🙂
URL:https://kayathlon.ie/event/quest-new-26/
LOCATION:tbc\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Adventure Race,cycling,Event Happening,kayaking,Mountain Run,National Adventure Race Series - Expert,National Adventure Race Series – Sport
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