Lilliput Legend Adventure Race
Lilliput Legends Adventure Race 2023
Sea 2 Summit
S2S EVENT INFO Westport Sea 2 Summit takes place on Saturday 9th November. The adventure race is a unique event based in the adventure capital of Ireland, Westport. The race incorporates all the thrills that Westport has to offer; Croagh Patrick, Clew Bay, the Sheaffry Mountains and the new Greenway. Westport Sea2Summit is organised and [...]
Tuff-Inish Adventure Race
Take on any of 3 challenging courses to cater for all levels of fitness that will put your through your paces in the wilds of Donegal. SPRINT COURSE 26Km / 484m Elevation 5.8km Run on road, 1km Lake Kayak, 8.0km Cycle on road with a final 1k ascend on trail, 3.4km Mountain trail & 7.8km [...]
SCAR
SCAR stands for Skibbereen Charity Adventure Race. Facebook: For regular updates and information about SCAR make sure you follow us on our facebook page: facebook.com/SCARSkibbereenCharityAdventureRace/ Route Map: Please click links below to see route maps. While the route will be marked and marshalled, you are responsible for following the correct route and registering at any [...]
WAAR.IE
WAAR - Wild Atlantic Adventure Race is the brainchild of CLG Naomh Muire and is for both the seasoned and experienced participant. With the aim of the event being; we should all get involved in some physical activity which encourages more positive mental health. WAAR offers Three different categories; - Individual WAAR Route, 55.5k - Team (4 [...]
The Cavan Kayakarun
Full Details to follow soon. WHAT The Cavan Kayakarun Adventure Race 2024 is celebrating its 15th 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 [...]
Quest – Lough Derg
Quest Lough Derg, an adventure into the Hidden Heartlands of Ireland. Race around some of Ireland’s most iconic waterways and across counties in this brand new Quest event. Choose from 3 challenging, exciting routes; 22km Challenge, 45km Sport and 69km Expert. Whatever your fitness there’s one to suit that will take you on an epic [...]
Sea 2 Summit
S2S EVENT INFO Westport Sea 2 Summit takes place on Saturday 11th November. The adventure race is a unique event based in the adventure capital of Ireland, Westport. The race incorporates all the thrills that Westport has to offer; Croagh Patrick, Clew Bay, the Sheaffry Mountains and the new Greenway. Westport Sea2Summit is organised and [...]
The Cavan Kayakarun
Full Details to follow soon. WHAT The Cavan Kayakarun Adventure Race 2023 is celebrating its 14th 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 [...]
SCAR
SCAR stands for Skibbereen Charity Adventure Race. Facebook: For regular updates and information about SCAR make sure you follow us on our facebook page: facebook.com/SCARSkibbereenCharityAdventureRace/ Route Map: Please click links below to see route maps. While the route will be marked and marshalled, you are responsible for following the correct route and registering at any [...]
Lilliput Legend Adventure Race
Lilliput Legends Adventure Race 2023
Quest – Lough Derg
Quest Lough Derg, an adventure into the Hidden Heartlands of Ireland. Race around some of Ireland’s most iconic waterways and across counties in this brand new Quest event. Choose from 3 challenging, exciting routes; 22km Challenge, 45km Sport and 69km Expert. Whatever your fitness there’s one to suit that will take you on an epic [...]
Sea 2 Summit
S2S EVENT INFO Westport Sea 2 Summit takes place on Saturday 12th November. The adventure race is a unique event based in the adventure capital of Ireland, Westport. The race incorporates all the thrills that Westport has to offer; Croagh Patrick, Clew Bay, the Sheaffry Mountains and the new Greenway. Westport Sea2Summit is organised and [...]
The Cavan Kayakarun
Full Details to follow soon. WHAT The Cavan Kayakarun Adventure Race 2022 is celebrating its 13th 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 [...]
WAAR.IE
WAAR - Wild Atlantic Adventure Race is the brainchild of CLG Naomh Muire and is for both the seasoned and experienced participant. With the aim of the event being; we should all get involved in some physical activity which encourages more positive mental health. WAAR offers Three different categories; - Individual WAAR Route, 55.5k - Team (4 [...]
Quest 12 Beara – Push Your Limits
Are you looking for something unique and challenging in 2022? Quest 12 Beara might just be the event to get you to push your limits! Quest 12 is a one-day individual unsupported adventure race across the uncharted territory of the Beara Peninsula in West Cork. You will run across the Caha Mountains and the Beara [...]
SCAR
SCAR stands for Skibbereen Charity Adventure Race. Below is all the information you require to ensure a safe and happy event. Please take the time to read it fully. It’s in your interest. Facebook :For regular updates and information about SCAR make sure you follow us on our facebook page: facebook.com/SCARSkibbereenCharityAdventureRace/ Facebook :For regular updates [...]
Coast 2 Coast
***EVENT CANCELLED - PLEASE CONTACT RACE DIRECTOR FOR MORE INFO*** The 2022 Coast 2 Coast Multisport Challenge just got a revamp Stage 1 Bike Enniscrone to Ballinamore – 108km Stage 2 Kayak Ballinamore to Ballyconnell – 26.5km Stage 3 Bike Ballyconnell to Rostrevor – 141km Stage 4 Run Rostrevor to Newcastle – 40km After a brief [...]
Quest 12 Beara
Event Cancelled Quest 12 Beara is a new, one-day individual unsupported adventure race across the uncharted territory of the Beara Peninsula in West Cork. You will run across the Caha Mountains and the Beara way, cycle through the Healy Pass, along the Ring of Beara, and through the picturesque villages of Eyeries and Allihies. [...]
Lilliput Legend Adventure Race
Lilliput Legends Adventure Race 2020
WAAR.IE
WAAR - Wild Atlantic Adventure Race is the brainchild of CLG Naomh Muire and is for both the seasoned and experienced participant. With the aim of the event being; we should all get involved in some physical activity which encourages more positive mental health. WAAR offers Three different categories; - Individual WAAR Route, 55.5k - Team (4 [...]
T.E.A.R. 5 & 8hr Team Adventure Race
Get your adventure buddy ready the next T.E.A.R Team Adventure Race is here! SATURDAY 14th of AUGUST AT THE @theavonlakeshore Co.Wicklow -Teams of 2 (Male,Female,Mixed): 5 Hour for AR newcomers race starts at noon. 8 Hour for seasoned team AR racers race starts at 10am. Course comprises of: mountain biking trekking and trail running orienteering [...]
Quest – Lough Derg
Quest Lough Derg, an adventure into the Hidden Heartlands of Ireland. Race around some of Ireland’s most iconic waterways and across counties in this brand new Quest event. Choose from 3 challenging, exciting routes; 22km Challenge, 57km Sport and 69km Expert. Whatever your fitness there’s one to suit that will take you on an epic [...]
Lilliput Legend Adventure Race
Lilliput Legends Adventure Race 2020
Quest – Lough Derg
Quest Lough Derg, an adventure into the Hidden Heartlands of Ireland. Race around some of Ireland’s most iconic waterways and across counties in this brand new Quest event. Choose from 3 challenging, exciting routes; 22km Challenge, 57km Sport and 69km Expert. Whatever your fitness there’s one to suit that will take you on an epic [...]
The Race – Donegal
***THE RACE HAS BEEN POSTONED TILL 2022*** THE RACE: 250 KILOMETERS 24 HOURS. The Race is a 250 km unsupported endurance event across the rugged landscape of North West Donegal. To finish competitors have to complete 15km of kayaking, 166km of cycling, 5km of mountain running and 64km of road and trail running. It is [...]
Quest 12 Beara
Quest 12 Beara is a new, one-day individual unsupported adventure race across the uncharted territory of the Beara Peninsula in West Cork. You will run across the Caha Mountains and the Beara way, cycle through the Healy Pass, along the Ring of Beara, and through the picturesque villages of Eyeries and Allihies. Kayak in Bantry [...]
Quest 12/24
***EVENT POSTPONED - NEW DATE TBC*** Quest 12/24 is a one-day individual unsupported adventure race across Ireland’s highest mountains and the toughest cycle routes in the South West, along the Wild Atlantic Way. Quest 12/24 is for those who wish to test their physical and mental toughness to overcome everything that the Wild Atlantic Way could [...]
Tuff-Inish Adventure Race
Tuff Inish is back for 2021. 4 challenging courses to cater for all levels of fitness that will put your through your paces in the wilds of Donegal. SPRINT COURSE 26Km / 484m Elevation 5.8km Run on road, 1km Lake Kayak, 8.0km Cycle on road with a final 1k ascend on trail, 3.4km Mountain trail [...]
Coast 2 Coast
The 2021 Coast 2 Coast Multisport Challenge just got a revamp 28th December 2020 – 2021 Entries open 3rd April – Entries close 1st May – all packs posted to participants 8th May – Event briefing uploaded to competitor page and login sent. It will be available until the morning of the event. Stage 1 Bike Enniscrone to Ballinamore [...]
SCAR
SCAR stands for Skibbereen Charity Adventure Race. (Final details to be confirmed) Firstly, thank you to all our sponsors, service providers and volunteers. We would not be in the unique position of being the largest Adventure Race in Ireland where 100% of all your race entry fees are donated to charity. We hope you enjoy [...]
Quest Geo: 9 Locations – 2 Days
It's a couple of sleeps before race day. Usually by now, I would have game plan or something that resembles a game plan in place. The route would be checked, the vert calculated, the tough sections noted. But not this weekend. This weekend something new is on the horizon. Quest Geo. The Killarney crew, Elite [...]
Gaelforce Connemara 2020: Important Pre-race Information
We are days away from Gaelforce Connemara. The good folk at Gaelforce have been working hard trying to keep the event alive and within the parameters of the ever changing Covid 19 Government restrictions. So, we have put together a quick list of important points that every competitor needs to adhere by. Each of the [...]
WAAR.IE
WAAR - Wild Atlantic Adventure Race is the brainchild of CLG Naomh Muire and is for both the seasoned and experienced participant. With the aim of the event being; we should all get involved in some physical activity which encourages more positive mental health. WAAR offers Three different categories; - Individual WAAR Route, 55.5k - Team (4 [...]
The Coalface Adventure Race
This is a single day Adventure Duathlon. 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 [...]
The Cavan Kayakarun
Race Details: – this event will start at 1:00 pm. BIKE 16K The Cavan Kayakarun Supreme Body Tester is the longer more testing course. It starts at Gallonray House with a 16K cycle to the bike transition and start of the 5K Run RUN 5K Run 5Kto the Kayak transition on a road and trail [...]
SCAR
SCAR stands for Skibbereen Charity Adventure Race. (Final details to be confirmed) Firstly, thank you to all our sponsors, service providers and volunteers. We would not be in the unique position of being the largest Adventure Race in Ireland where 100% of all your race entry fees are donated to charity. We hope you enjoy [...]
Sea 2 Summit
***EVENT CANCELLED*** S2S EVENT INFO Westport Sea 2 Summit takes place on Saturday 7th November. The adventure race is a unique event based in the adventure capital of Ireland, Westport. The race incorporates all the thrills that Westport has to offer; Croagh Patrick, Clew Bay, the Sheaffry Mountains and the new Greenway. Westport Sea2Summit is [...]
Avantcard Blueway Adventure Race
The Blueway Adventure race 2020 now in its fifth year is a great race for adventure race first timers with the perfect course for all levels of fitness to get involved. Strictly no entrants under the age of 18. 7k run : 1k kayak : 25k cycle : 3.5k trail run : 3k cycle : [...]
Tuff-Inish Adventure Race
Tuff Inish is back for 2020 with a brand new offering. 4 challenging courses to cater for all levels of fitness that will put your through your paces in the wilds of Donegal. SPRINT COURSE 26Km / 484m Elevation 5.8km Run on road, 1km Lake Kayak, 8.0km Cycle on road with a final 1k [...]
TEAR 5hr Adventure Race
Tear 5 is a 5 hour adventure races brought to you by Total experience. Disciplines include kayaking, mountain biking, trekking / hill running, orienteering and a ropes section. TEAR 5 HOUR RACE WHAT IS TEAR 5HRS WINTER SERIES? TEAR stands for TOTAL EXPERIENCE ADVENTURE RACE The WINTER SERIES is taking place on Saturday 29th of February 2020. The [...]
Quest – Sligo
***EVENT CANCELLED - Please contact event organizers for more info*** Quest Sligo is the latest and most exciting event to be added to the Quest series of adventure races. This brand-new, one-day, multi-discipline sporting event will take place on Saturday 22nd August 2020 giving participants the opportunity to experience the beauty and hidden gems of [...]
Off The Bloom
On the 15th of August 2020, Offaly will host it's only multi-sport adventure race. Set in the picturesque village of Kinnitty at the foothills of the Slieve Bloom Mountains, Kinnitty will provide the backdrop to the start and finish of the Off The Bloom Adventure Race. Over the course of the race, competitors will take [...]
How Exercise Can Help Beat Depression!
Unfortunately, suicide is the biggest killer of men under the age of 50 in Ireland and the UK. In the UK alone, 100 men take their lives every week with young males three times more likely than women to commit suicide. And it’s a growing problem to men in their 40s. But thankfully now, what [...]
Quest – Lough Derg
EVENT CANCELLED Quest Lough Derg, an adventure into the Hidden Heartlands of Ireland. Race around some of Ireland’s most iconic waterways and across counties in this brand new Quest event. Choose from 3 challenging, exciting routes; 22km Challenge, 57km Sport and 69km Expert. Whatever your fitness there’s one to suit that will take you on [...]
WAAR.IE
EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED TILL 8th May 2021 WAAR - Wild Atlantic Adventure Race is the brainchild of CLG Naomh Muire and is for both the seasoned and experienced participant. With the aim of the event being; we should all get involved in some physical activity which encourages more positive mental health. WAAR offers Three different categories; - Individual WAAR Route, 55.5k [...]
Lilliput Legend Adventure Race
Lilliput Legends Adventure Race 2020
The Race – Donegal
Race Postponed due to CV-19. Below are last years race details THE RACE: 250 KILOMETERS 24 HOURS. The Race is a 250 km unsupported endurance event across the rugged landscape of North West Donegal. To finish competitors have to complete 15km of kayaking, 166km of cycling, 5km of mountain running and 64km of road and [...]
Lilliput Legend Adventure Race
Lilliput Legends Adventure Race 2019
The Coalface Adventure Race
This is a single day Adventure Duathlon. 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 [...]
ITERA Expedition Race – A Highland Journey in the Making
ITERA EXPEDITION RACE SCOTLAND 2019 Teams from all over the world will arrive in Inverness in August for the ITERA, an extraordinary 5 day non-stop expedition adventure race. Trekking, kayaking, climbing, canyoning and mountain biking through the magnificent scenery of the Scottish Highlands is the main attraction of course, and so is the reputation and sports [...]
Opportunity…when one door closes…
Opportunity noun - "a time or set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something". Last October, whilst training for my season finale, I busted the ligaments in my ankle out on the Trails. Busted them pretty bad. For the first two or three weeks i was laid up, foot in a space boot elevated [...]
Bantry Bay Adventure Race
Tackle West Cork’s terrain at the Bantry Bay Adventure Race The Experience Immerse yourself in the Wild Atlantic Way as you take on the challenge of West Cork’s islands, bays, and peninsulas. On August 31st 2019, take part in the second Bantry Bay Adventure Race and tackle West Cork’s terrain! This is a chip-timed event, co-ordinated and [...]
Coast 2 Coast
18th – 19st MAY 2019 - ENNISCRONE, Co SLIGO - NEWCASTLE, Co DOWN NON – STOP, 2 DAY & Inter – Service MULTISPORT RACE ACROSS IRELAND Ireland, an island steeped in history and mythology with scenery which rivals that of any other sights around the globe. For many years’ visitors have flown or sailed to Irish shores to [...]
The Cavan Kayakarun
WHAT Multi-sport adventure race through the spectacular rolling Drumlin hills in County Cavan, Ireland. The event includes running/walking on mainly country roads, kayaking either on a sit-on-top or sit-in kayak (kayaks supplied or bring your own) and cycling on tarmac suitable for any type of bike. WHERE Gallonray House, Maudabawn, Cootehill, Co. Cavan.GPS co-ordinates: N 54° 01 8395 W 007° 01 [...]
TEAR 12hr & 24hr Adventure Races
Tear 12 and 24 are 12 and 24 hour adventure races brought to you by Total experience. Disciplines include kayaking, mountain biking, trekking / hill running, orienteering and a ropes section. TEAR 12 HOUR RACE Starts On Saturday 4th May 12am Finish 5th May 12pm Teams will have mandatory check points to get with options of [...]
TEAR 5hr Adventure Race
Tear 5 is a 5 hour adventure races brought to you by Total experience. Disciplines include kayaking, mountain biking, trekking / hill running, orienteering and a ropes section. TEAR 5 HOUR RACE WHAT IS TEAR 5HRS WINTER SERIES? TEAR stands for TOTAL EXPERIENCE ADVENTURE RACE The WINTER SERIES is taking place on the 26th of January and the 23rd of February [...]
Sea 2 Summit
S2S EVENT INFO Westport Sea 2 Summit takes place on Saturday 9th November. The adventure race is a unique event based in the adventure capital of Ireland, Westport. The race incorporates all the thrills that Westport has to offer; Croagh Patrick, Clew Bay, the Sheaffry Mountains and the new Greenway. Westport Sea2Summit is organised and run [...]
Quest – Lough Derg
Quest Lough Derg, an adventure into the Hidden Heartlands of Ireland. Race around some of Ireland’s most iconic waterways and across counties in this brand new Quest event. Choose from 3 challenging, exciting routes; 22km Challenge, 57km Sport and 69km Expert. Whatever your fitness there’s one to suit that will take you on an epic journey [...]
Tuff-Inish Adventure Race
Tuff-Inish promises to be a real physical and mental challenge, fueled by the spectacular scenery at every turn and twist of the course. The hilly Donegal landscapes and unpredictable Autumn weather will be a major player in the unpredictable outcome over all 6 stages to an exhilarating and Tuff Finish. Tuff-Inish has a 12 hour [...]
SCAR
SCAR stands for Skibbereen Charity Adventure Race. (Final details to be confirmed) Firstly, thank you to all our sponsors, service providers and volunteers. We would not be in the unique position of being the largest Adventure Race in Ireland where 100% of all your race entry fees are donated to charity. We hope you enjoy the [...]
Off The Bloom
On the 17th of August 2019, Offaly will host it's only multi-sport adventure race. Set in the picturesque village of Kinnitty at the foothills of the Slieve Bloom Mountains, Kinnitty will provide the backdrop to the start and finish of the Off The Bloom Adventure Race. Over the course of the race, competitors will take in [...]
Éalú Lua Adventure Race
Éalú Lua Adventure Race takes place on and around beautiful Loch Allua, between Ballingeary and Inchigeela, on the river Lee. It consists of a 5km run, a 20km cycle and a 1.5km kayak. The Adventure Race gets it's name from the mythical serpert, "Lua" that, legend has it, was banished from Gougane Barra by St. Finbarr. [...]
WAAR.IE
Full event details to be confirmed... There are four different categories you can enter, to suit all levels. Individual All individuals must complete all four disciplines. Run, Bike, Hike, Kayak (55.5k approx) Duathlon Must complete two disciplines; Run and Bike. (52.5k approx) Duathon Team, Person 1; Run, Person 2; Bike (52.5k approx) Teams (4) Teams are made up of four people, with each person completing [...]
Race Report: Quest 12.24
The scene was set. The months of prep were done. Nutrition was dialed in. It was time. Time to step up to the next level. Quest Adventure Series had announced back in 2017 that they were upping the ante. There were calls from the more seasoned adventure racer that they wanted something bigger, tougher, harder. [...]
Quest 12/24
Quest 12/24 is a one-day individual unsupported adventure race across Ireland’s highest mountains and the toughest cycle routes in the South West, along the Wild Atlantic Way. Quest 12/24 is for those who wish to test their physical and mental toughness to overcome everything that the Wild Atlantic Way could throw at them. The routes were designed [...]
Race Preview: Off The Bloom
An updated new course, Pallas Lake & Slieve Bloom. All this and more with the 'Off The Bloom Adventure Race' back for a second serving. We spoke to Race Co Director Jonathan O'Meara about what to expect, what has changed since last year and what it means to the local community. All roads [...]
SCAR
SCAR stands for Skibbereen Charity Adventure Race. Well, it’s finally here! SCAR CHALLENGE Skibbereen Charity Adventure Race is only days away. Firstly, thank you to all our sponsors, service providers and volunteers. We would not be in the unique position of being the largest Adventure Race in Ireland where 100% of all your race entry fees [...]
The Race – Donegal
THE RACE: 250 KILOMETERS 24 HOURS. The Race is a 250 km unsupported endurance event across the rugged landscape of North West Donegal. To finish competitors have to complete 15km of kayaking, 166km of cycling, 5km of mountain running and 64km of road and trail running. It is the ultimate 24 hour test of endurance. The [...]
1st Time Multisport Adventure Racing by Paul Kelly
The Background For the past few years, I have been running road and trail, taking part in many race events from Derry & Dublin City Marathons to the Mourne Mountain Marathon. I am not exactly the type of person I would regard as an athlete, I have never won anything at any of these [...]
The Inside Track – Race2Glory Kiltimagh
Ok, so there are no kayaks, but you will be waist high running through the waterways of Kiltimagh, scrambling under cargo nets, climbing moutains and pedalling like a mad man or woman. That'll do nicely Race2Glory takes place on July 14th at 10am in Kiltimagh, Co. Mayo. There are two options available: a 40km [...]
Gaelforce West Ultra 2018 – Race Report
Gaelforce West Ultra is a brand new event in the adventure racing calendar and hopefully it is here to stay!!! Those good folks at Gaelforce don’t mess around, this was never going to be a walk in the park and with an expected finish rate of less than 50%, those brave enough to take it [...]
Gaelforce West 2018 – Race Report
It was 6am. Dave Gowan & I sat on the transfer bus, waiting for it to fill up before we were to head off to the rendez-vous point. We were decked out in the brand new team kit but something wasn't right. I was having problems with my socks. When I looked down I was [...]
Tuff-Inish Adventure Race
Tuff-Inish promises to be a real physical and mental challenge, fueled by the spectacular scenery at every turn and twist of the course. The hilly Donegal landscapes and unpredictable Autumn weather will be a major player in the unpredictable outcome over all 6 stages to an exhilarating and Tuff Finish. Tuff-Inish has a 12 hour cut-off [...]
The Inside Track – DAR Dingle
The Iconic Yellow Jersey. The breath taking back drop of Dingle peninsula. Mount Eagle. Mount Brandon. Ventry Beach. Slea Head. Conors Pass. Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh. An after party and a Dolphin thrown in for good measure. All this and more. It's what brings racers back year after year. That's what we came across last year [...]
Quest Wales – Race Report
Let the Adventure Begin! Here at Kayathlon, we often wax lyrical about an adventure race being more than the actual race itself. Well this weekend we headed for Quest Wales and it certainly didn't lack in the adventure stakes. The road/boat trip was well, simply put, epic! The following events I'm about to write [...]
Quest Glendalough 2018 – Race Report
19k Challenge Route Report by Padraig O'Connor I had big plans for Glendalough this year. The 57km expert route in 2016 was one of my earlier Adventure races and while I enjoyed it I hadn’t enough training done and it turned in to a slog at the end, 2017 and again training wasn’t what [...]
The Inside Track – The Race Donegal
Just days to go until more than 80 brave competitors/lunatics take to the mountains, waterways and roads of Donegal where they will push themselves to their physical and mental limits as they tackle one of the toughest 250km Adventure Races in the world. With on average a third of participants failing to complete the course, over [...]
The Cavan Kayakarun
WHAT Multi-sport adventure race through the spectacular rolling Drumlin hills in County Cavan, Ireland. The event includes running/walking on mainly country roads, kayaking either on a sit-on-top or sit-in kayak (kayaks supplied or bring your own) and cycling on tarmac suitable for any type of bike. WHERE Gallonray House, Maudabawn, Cootehill, Co. Cavan.GPS co-ordinates: N 54° 01 8395 W 007° 01 3362 [...]
Competitor Spotlight – Aine Mahony
Fresh from her heroics at Gaelforce Dublin, we caught up with top ladies podium placer in the Expert route, Aine Mahony. She kindly agreed to go under the Spotlight. What is your name? Aine Mahony Where are you from? Cullahill, Co.Laois How old are you? 30 Occupation? Physiotherapist in the Mater University Hospital, Dublin What got you into Adventure [...]
Race Review – Gaelforce Dublin
All week I watched the weather, worrying about rain, wind, frost and even snow. If you are familiar with the Dublin mountains, they tend to have their own eco-system. Where the rest of the capital may be drenched in sunshine, the Dublin mountains can be slow to loosen the grip of recent weather fronts. As [...]
Gartan Challenge Adventure Race
Adventure race based around the idyllic setting of Gartan Lough!! Two superb, challenging courses suitable for both the novice and the experienced adventure racer. First start at 8am. Stages Distance Run 3.53k Kayak 1k Cycle 1 8.5k Trail Run 5.12k Cycle 2 11.56k Short Route €35pp Stages Distance Run 6.73k Kayak 1k Cycle [...]
Sea 2 Summit
S2S EVENT INFO Westport Sea 2 Summit takes place on Saturday 11th November. The adventure race is a unique event based in the adventure capital of Ireland, Westport. The race incorporates all the thrills that Westport has to offer; Croagh Patrick, Clew Bay, the Sheaffry Mountains and the new Greenway. Westport Sea2Summit is organised and run [...]
TEAR 12hr & 24hr Adventure Races
Welcome To The Home Of The Tear Adventure Race Tear 12 and 24 are 12 and 24 hour adventure races brought to you by Total experience. Disciplines include kayaking, mountain biking, trekking / hill running, orienteering and a ropes section. TEAR 12 HOUR RACE Starts On Saturday 5th May 12am Finish 5th May 12pm Teams will [...]
Avantcard Blueway Adventure Race 2019
The Blueway Adventure race 2019 now in its fourth year is a great race for adventure race first timers with the perfect course for all levels of fitness to get involved. Strictly no entrants under the age of 18. 7k run : 1k kayak : 25k cycle : 3.5k trail run : 3k cycle : 500m run [...]
The COALFACE
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 [...]
Off The Bloom 2018
On the 18th of August this year, Offaly will host it's only multi-sport adventure race. Set in the picturesque village of Kinnitty at the foothills of the Slieve Bloom Mountains, Kinnitty will provide the backdrop to the start and finish of the Off The Bloom Adventure Race. Over the course of the race, competitors will take [...]
Bantry Bay Adventure Race
Tackle West Cork’s terrain at the Bantry Bay Adventure Race The Experience Immerse yourself in the Wild Atlantic Way as you take on the challenge of West Cork’s islands, bays, and peninsulas. On August 25th 2018, take part in the second Bantry Bay Adventure Race and tackle West Cork’s terrain! This is a chip-timed event, co-ordinated and [...]
Coast to Coast
9th – 20st MAY 2018 - ENNISCRONE, Co SLIGO - NEWCASTLE, Co DOWN NON – STOP, 2 DAY & Inter – Service MULTISPORT RACE ACROSS IRELAND Ireland, an island steeped in history and mythology with scenery which rivals that of any other sights around the globe. For many years’ visitors have flown or sailed to Irish shores to [...]
Lilliput Legend Adventure Race
Whether you want to be a Kick Ass (expert), Bad Ass (sport) or Mini Ass this race has everything. Kayak though the crannogs of King Malachy on Lough Ennell, Cycle through the splendour of the bog of Allen and run, stumble, hike, climb, over the extinct volcano that is Croghan Hill to one of Irelands greatest [...]
Gaelforce West Ultra
FIRST THERE WAS GAELFORCE WEST AND IT WAS THE ULTIMATE CHALLENGE. NOW THERE IS GAELFORCE WEST ULTRA. THERE IS A NEW ULTIMATE. MOUNTAIN RUNNING AND CYCLING 154KM Mountain running and cycling through the toughest routes in Connemara and Mayo over a distance of 154km, this is an endurance challenge that may break you and rebuild you [...]
Éalú Lua Adventure Race
Éalú Lua Adventure Race takes place on and around beautiful Loch Allua, between Ballingeary and Inchigeela, on the river Lee. It consists of a 5km run, a 20km cycle and a 1.5km kayak. The Adventure Race gets it's name from the mythical serpert, "Lua" that, legend has it, was banished from Gougane Barra by St. Finbarr. [...]
The Inside Track – Westport Sea 2 Summit
All roads head west this weekend for Sea 2 Summit, the final event of the Adventure Racing calendar for 2017!!! Sea2Summit has 2 routes, the longer Supreme route and the shorter Spirit route. Both routes are fast and for the most part on sealed road (except for the Croagh Patrick section). The first and last [...]
Race Review – SCAR – by Bernard Smyth
With Cork suffering the worst of the effects from hurricane Ophelia, there was a big doubt over SCAR actually going ahead this year. An email from the organisers after the storm indicated that roads were blocked, 50+ trees down and a real danger that, if held on the original date, more trees or debris from [...]
Quest 12/24
Quest 12/24 is a one-day individual unsupported adventure race across Ireland’s highest mountains and the toughest cycle routes in the South West, along the Wild Atlantic Way. Quest 12/24 is for those who wish to test their physical and mental toughness to overcome everything that the Wild Atlantic Way could throw at them. The routes were designed [...]
Ann Horan’s Toughest Quest
Earlier this week I bumped into a jubilant podium placer in the Ladies Expert Race in Quest Killarney, Ann Horan. She had just come in third in the longest of the courses. Previous to that, we briefly met after Quest Achill where Ann placed fourth. She seemed in extra high spirits this time around and as [...]
WAAR.IE
Date set but details to follow soon. Make sure to follow our Facebook Page to get the race information as it is released!
Competitor Spotlight – Barry Dempsey
The likelihood is that you have come across our next Competitor to go under the Spotlight. And the likelihood is that he will have had his camera out making the most of the awesome scenery. But don't mistake him for a photographer, this year he completed his 7th GaelForce West. He doesn't do things by [...]
Quest Achill – Race Review
The Wild Atlantic Way showed its power and force this weekend as over a 1000 competitors headed for Quest Achill. Due to severe winds the kayaking section had to unfortunately be cancelled but it didn't take away from the race as there was now a new unscheduled obstacle to overcome... No matter which route you [...]
Competitor Spotlight – Bernard Smyth
This weeks Competitor Spotlight is about a man who has an awesome job. Part of this job is getting people in tip top shape for Adventure Racing. He is regularly seen bringing hordes of adventures to races. He is good at his job. He is not bad at racing either ;) I give you Bernard [...]