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Gaelforce West 68K

Run 18.5km | Kayak 1km | Cycle 48.5km

Stage 1 | 13.5km run

Start at Lough Inagh Valley and follow trail with some road, with views of the Maamturks and 12 Bens, finishing through the Coillte forests behind Killary Adventure Centre.

Stage 2 | 1km kayak

A 1km loop on Killary Fjord in a two person sit on top kayak.

Stage 3 | 0.5km run
A short trail and road link to the bike transition area.

Stage 4 | 7km cycle | Sealed road
Back on the saddle for a sealed road leg with a steady climb in the final kilometres as you approach the Croagh Patrick transition area.

Stage 5 | 3km mountain run or walk | Trail
A short, punchy Croagh Patrick section that takes you up to the ridge and back. Expect steep gradients, rough trail, and a big effort in a short distance.

Stage 6 | 12km cycle | Sealed road
Final cycle back towards Westport via sealed roads and the N59. Drop your bike at the last transition, then it is a short run to the finish line!

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Gaelforce Westport 34K

Run 7.5km | Cycle 26.5km

Stage 1 | 1.5km run | Greenway
Start at Westport Quay and head out along the Great Western Greenway to Westport Skatepark for the first transition.

Stage 2 | 7.5km cycle | Sealed road
Leave the skatepark and roll out on the R335. Turn for Churchfield, cycle the rural roads of Killeenacofs, then into the Brackloon Woods transition area.

Stage 3 | 3km run | Woods trail

Swap the bike for a forest run through Brackloon Woods on woodland paths, returning to the bike transition.

Stage 4 | 7km cycle | Sealed road

Back on the saddle for a sealed road leg with a steady climb in the final kilometres as you approach the Croagh Patrick transition area.

Stage 5 | 3km mountain run or walk | Trail
A short, punchy Croagh Patrick section that takes you up to the ridge and back. Expect steep gradients, rough trail, and a big effort in a short distance.

Stage 6 | 12km cycle | Sealed road
Final cycle back towards Westport via sealed roads and the N59. Drop your bike at the last transition, then it is a short run to the finish line!

ROUTE ENTRY OPENING SOON
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