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DISCIPLINE DISTANCES MAKING UP THE 66KM COURSE
DISCIPLINE DISTANCES MAKING UP THE 66KM COURSE

DISCIPLINE DISTANCES MAKING UP THE 66KM COURSE

  1. Running/walking: 18.5km (3 x stages)
  2. Cycling: 48.5km
  3. Kayaking: 1km

COURSE ROUTE

STAGE 1: TRAIL AND ROAD RUN (13.5 KM)

The start line is located at Lough Inagh Valley in Connemara. Run between the Maamturks and the 12 Bens in this stunning valley trail run that will bring you out in the Coillte forests at the back of Killary Adventure Centre.

STAGE 2: KAYAKING IN KILLARY FJORD (1KM)

A 1km loop from the southern shore of the Killary Fjord, in a 2-man sit-on-top kayak. 

STAGE 3: TRAIL AND ROAD RUN (0.5KM)

A quick half km track and road run to the bike transition area at Killary Adventure Centre.

STAGE 4: CYCLING (36.5KM)

Leaving Killary Adventure Centre, you’ll head towards Leenane. A lovely cycle through the Partry and Sheefry Valleys on the N59, through Liscarney and turning left up to Croagh Patrick. A gradual climb up to the Croagh Patrick transition area. This entire section is on sealed roads.

STAGE 5: MOUNTAIN RUN/WALK (4.5KM) (Subject to licence from the Croagh Patrick Stakeholders group)

Croagh Patrick (764m). Stay on the path and take care on the top section of this mountain as it has a lot of loose stones. If you do not reach the transition at the bottom by 2.40pm, you will not be allowed to ascend the mountain and you will be short coursed back to Westport.
Gaelforce would like to acknowledge and thank all the land owners of the Croagh Patrick mountain for the continued support of Gaelforce West, without which the event could not happen.
There is currently a Sustainable Access and Habitat Restoration project underway on it which aims to provide a robust path for access and to restore the eroded parts of the mountain. Gaelforce is working with and fully supports the Croagh Patrick Shareholder Group to protect the heritage and the landscape of the mountain. We ask that competitors do not use the Croagh Patrick to train for our race at any time. Gaelforce would like to share the ethos of care on Croagh Patrick with you our competitors. We ask that all competitors ensure that they 'Leave No Trace' on the mountain and that what they bring up with them MUST come down. We also encourage you to read the  Mayo Mountain Rescue Safety Guidelines for climbing Croagh Patrick.
 

STAGE 6: CYCLING (12KM)

Always obey the rules of the road. Return to the junction with the N59 along a sealed road and on towards the finish line at Westport. 

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