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 | 36.5km cycle | Road
Travel through Leenane before continuing through the remote Partry and Sheeffry Valleys towards Croagh Patrick. It's a combination of sealed roads, sustained climbs and fast descents through some of the west of Ireland’s most dramatic scenery.
Stage 5 | 4.5km mountain run or walk | Trail
At Croagh Patrick, you leave your bikes behind and begin the mountain section. Reaching 764m at its summit, the steep, uneven terrain makes this one of the toughest sections of the race.
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!
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
Leave Brackloon Woods and cycle towards Croagh Patrick. Expect a steady climb as you make your way towards the mountain transition.
Stage 5 | 3km mountain run or walk | Trail
Head onto Croagh Patrick, climbing to the designated turnaround point before retracing your route back down. Expect steep gradients, rough trail and a big effort in a short distance.
Stage 6 | 12km cycle | Sealed road
The final cycle takes you back towards Westport. Drop your bike at the last transition, then it is a short run to the finish line!
