Event Details

The Full Course

Important information in regards to change to kayaking route.

We are changing the kayaking and bike transition slightly for the full course competitors.

You will now leave your bike at a different location after you register in the Glen Swilly GAA club on Friday evening. This NEW transition area is still on the edge of Gartan lake, near the Glebe Gallery. This will be where you will pick up your bike and also carry out your kayaking on race day.

So instead of kayaking across the lake you will now paddle a loop on the lake back to the same point where you will then pick up your bike and continue on with the course to Errigal. This route change will shorten the cycling by about 2 km. The map shows in black, how you will still run down to the transition area, do your kayak loop and then get on your bike to cycle to Errigal.

A larger map of the registration location and NEW transition area can be found here.

If you have any questions on the route change plase call us on 095 42006 or email info@gaelforceevents.com

The breakdown of discipline distances within the event is as follows:

1	Running/walking	19.5km approx
2	Cycling	42.5km approx
3	Kayaking	2km max
	Approximate total distance	64km

The detailed breakdown, nature and sequence of activity is as follows:

1	Stage 1: Trail and Road Run The route starts at the southwest end of the spectacular Glenveagh Valley where you will run down on a narrow path through the Bridle Pass, passing through the grounds of Glenveagh Castle and turning right up and over Gartan Mountain (200mts height) and down to Gartan Lake. This is a remarkable run through the valley and past Lough Veagh. Watch out for the Golden Eagles!	15.5km
2	Stage 2: Kayaking across Gartan Lake On reaching Gartan Lake you will paddle approximately 2km in a loop. At the kayak transition you will be timed out and you will be issued with a paddle, a buoyancy aid, a boat and a companion to paddle with! The boats here are tandem “sit-on-top” kayaks – user friendly by design. The safety cover out on the water is thorough. Elites: If you entered the elite category, you will not be timed out for the kayak section. So as soon as you reach the kayak section grab your buoyancy aid, paddle and partner and get going!	2km
3	Stage 3: Cycling From the bike transition at Gartan Lake you will get on your bike and cycle on sealed tarmac roads, where you will enjoy the superb scenery of Glenveagh National Park. As you cycle along side of the Derryveagh Mountains, you will see the mighty Errigal Mountain ahead of you.Always obey rules of the road.This is a challenging cycle to the bottom of Errigal.	24km
4	Stage 4: Mountain Run/Hike This is up and down Mount Errigal. You must reach the base of Errigal by 3pm otherwise you will not be allowed to climb it.	4km
5	Stage 5: Cycling & final run Then it’s back on the bikes. Just when you thought your legs were going to give up, you have the 18km to cycle back to Inishcoole Beach at Bunbeg. This last stretch is a mix of on/off road cycle - approximately 6km off road. The off road section is along Coillte forest tracks.A short run through the dunes will take you gladly across the finish line.	18.5km