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Your competitor's Event Info PDF with full event day info will be sent by email 1 week before the event date.

Event schedule & timings

Registration: By post.
Race Number: Sent out by post, 9 days before the event.
International competitors: Collect your Race Pack & Number at the information desk at bike drops.
Friday night bike drop: from 5pm at Killary Adventure Centre or Westport skate park (transfer can be bought online for the Wesport bike drop)
Arrival in Westport: 2 hours before your wave start time (bus leaves from Mill Street, 1hr30min before your start time)
Start times: from 7:30am. Check your event info pdf & email for details.
Cut off time: 2.55pm at base of Croagh Patrick mountain.
Course closes: 6pm

Race schedule:

WAVES	BUS LEAVES WESTPORT	START TIME LOUGH INAGH
1	6:00am	7:30am
2	6:30am	8:00am
3 & 4	7:10am	8:40am

Parking & Facilities

PARKING:

There is lots of parking in Westport on race day. Buses to the start line leave from Mill Street (check your departure time).
There is no parking at Westport Skate Park bike transfer on Friday night.
Killary bike drop on Friday night: Park at Killary Adventure Centre. Please follow the marshals' directions.

FACILITIES:

There are no bag/key drop facilities. Get ready at your car/accommodation.
Toilets are at the start line and all the transition areas.
There is water at all the transition areas.
Hot food & drinks at the finish line.

Event kit

Mandatory kit

You will not be allowed to start without this kit.

Survival blanket and whistle.
Windproof/waterproof top.
Bike (hybrid or road bike) – we don’t provide bike hire.
Cycle helmet (can be left with your bike at transition area).
Spare bicycle tube/puncture repair kit.
Water bottle for refilling at water stations. No water bottles available along the route.

Recommended kit

Suitable cycling shoes and gloves
Sturdy trail running shoes
Waterproof leggings
Course map
Energy food and drink

Bike Drop & Transition

BIKE DROP & TRANSITION

If you require a Bike Transfer, you must pre-book it online with your entry.

FRIDAY

Westport Bike Drop: Located at Westport Skate Park from 5pm - 9pm. There is no parking at the Bike Drop area.

Please fill out and bring the bike transfer waiver form when dropping off your bike.

BIKE TRANSFER WAIVER FORM

Killary Adventure Centre Bike Drop: Eircode: H91 PY61 from 4pm - 10pm.

RACE DAY - BIKE TRANSITION

The bike transition area for is located at the Killary Adventure Centre.

Safety

Fully marked course with marshals.
First aid point & medical team.
This route can be difficult and dangerous in places. All competitors must take personal responsibility for their safety and the safety of others.
Parts of the route are off-road and it may take a while for medical aid to reach you.

If you have a medical condition that we need to be aware of, please drop us an e-mail in advance of the event: info@gaelforceevents.com.

Accessibility

We are committed to creating inclusive experiences for everyone. With years of experience supporting competitors with a wide range of accessibility needs, our team is dedicated to ensuring that every individual feels welcomed, supported, and safe.

If you have any additional needs that requires special transport or individual safety briefing etc. please email us at info@gaelforceevents.com at least a week before the race so we can accommodate you.

LOCATION, TRAVEL & ACCOMMODATION

EVENT LOCATIONS
Bus departure to start line: Mill Street, Westport
Start line: Inagh Valley
Finish line: Skate Park, Westport

Download our PDF for info on travel & local accommodation:

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For accommodation, we recommend staying in Westport or at Killary Adventure Centre.

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