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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170923T080000
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SUMMARY:Gaelforce - North
DESCRIPTION:MAGNIFICENT DONEGAL – NEVER DULL ALWAYS A CHALLENGE. WILL IT CONQUER YOU? \nNEW DATE SAME RACE. NOW YOU HAVE THE SUMMER TO TRAIN. NO EXCUSES.\n64KM FULL & 45KM SPRINTCOURSES SPANNING WILDEST DONEGAL\nThe route takes you from the stark peaks of Glenveagh National Park via Mount Errigal to the sweeping beaches of Bunbeg. \nTRAIL AND MOUNTAIN RUNNING OR WALKING; CYCLING AND KAYAKING\nThe 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: 62km / Sprint Adventure Duathlon: 44km \nGAELFORCE NORTH – 64KM\nTHE BREAKDOWN OF DISCIPLINE DISTANCES WITHIN THE 64KM COURSE:\n1. Running/walking: 19.5km approx \n2. Cycling: 45.5km approx \n3. Kayaking: 2km max \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 KAYAKING ON GARTAN LAKE (2KM)\nYou will paddle a looped course on the lake. The boats are tandem sit-on-top kayaks. \nSTAGE 3 CYCLING (24KM)\nCycling on sealed tarmac roads through Glenveagh National Park and alongside the Derryveagh Mountains\, to Errigal Mountain \nSTAGE 4 ERRIGAL MOUNTAIN RUN/WALK (4KM)\nA marked route is followed up and down Mount Errigal. \nCompetitors must reach the base of Errigal by 1.30pm otherwise they will not be allowed to climb. \nSTAGE 5 CYCLING AND FINAL RUN (18.5KM)\nCycle to Inishcoole Beach at Bunbeg. This is a mix of on and off road cycling – approximately 6km off road along rough Coillte forest tracks. The race ends with a short run along the dunes to the finish line. \n NEW 2016 –  ADVENTURE DUATHLON – 62KM:\n\nThe course is the same as that above\, but without STAGE 2. \n  \nGAELFORCE NORTH SPRINT – 45KM\nTHE BREAKDOWN OF DISCIPLINE DISTANCES WITHIN THE SPRINT COURSE:\n1. Running/walking: 12km approx \n2. Cycling: 32km approx \n3. Kayaking: 1km max \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. \nSTAGE 2 CYCLING (14KM)\nCycling on sealed tarmac roads through Glenveagh National Park\, 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 to Dunlewy Lake. There is a time out at the kayak transition except for those in the elite category. The boats are tandem sit-on-top kayaks. You will paddle a looped course on the lake. \nSTAGE 5 CYCLING AND FINAL RUN (18KM)\nCycle to Inishcoole Beach at Bunbeg. This is a mix of on and off road cycling – approximately 6km off road along rough Coillte forest tracks. The race ends with a short run along the dunes to the finish line at the beach. \nNEW 2016 – SPRINT ADVENTURE DUATHLON – 44KM:\n\nThe course is the same for the Sprint Course above\, 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 2017 (Early bird price) \n€85.00pp    Until 17:00    September 15 2017 \n€95.00pp    Until online entry closes & price on the day \nGAELFORCE NORTH SPRINT & SPRINT ADVENTURE DUATHLON\n€65.00pp    Until 17:00    January 31 2017 (Early bird price) \n€75.00pp    Until 17:00    September 15 2017 \n€85.00pp    Until online entry closes & price on the day \nPLEASE NOTE\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 21 September 2017 \nYou must be over 18 years of age on the day of the race to enter. \nRETURN CUSTOMERS DISCOUNT\nIf you have taken part in a previous year you can avail of a further 10% discount off the entry price. Email us at info@gaelforceevents.com with the year and your finishing time and we will send you a discount code to use for your online entry. This discount is not available to use with any other discounts or promotions. \nGROUP BOOKINGS DISCOUNT\nBook 10 competitors and get the 11th person free – email us atinfo@gaelforceevents.com to organise your discount. \nPlease note: This discount is only available after the early bird discount ends (Jan 31st 2017) \nENTRY FEE INCLUDES\n\nEvent technical T-shirt\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 22 September 2017 at Glen Swilly 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. \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/
LOCATION:Glenveagh National Park\, Donegal\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Adventure Race
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