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The Gaelforce Connemara Route

32KM: THE DETAILED BREAKDOWN

Running/walking: 14.5km approx
Cycling: 17km approx
Kayaking: 1km max

Course Map

STAGE 1 RUN/WALK (10KM)

10km run from Killary Adventure Centre on the road and then along a rough, rocky trail section of the Western Way

STAGE 2 MOUNTAIN CLIMB (2KM)

The climb is on a foothill of the Maamturk mountains to an elevation of 342m. This is bog land with soft ground and long grass.

STAGE 3 CYCLING (17KM)

The first 8km is over rough forestry tracks emerging into the Inagh valley. The next 9km is on sealed roads. For information on what bike to use read our FAQ section.

STAGE 4 RUN/KAYAK/RUN (3.5KM)

1.5km run to the kayaking area across bog land and then on to a rough track to the water. The kayaks are two-person sit-on-tops. You and another competitor will kayak approx 1km around a looped course. The final run to the finish line at Killary Adventure Centre is approx. 1km.

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