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Event day info

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Your competitor Event Info PDF with full event day info will be sent by email 2 weeks before the event date.

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Event schedule & timings

Event schedule & timings 
  • Registration: On the day at Killary Adventure Centre.
  • Race Number: On the day at registration.
  • Arrival time: 1hr 30min before your wave start time.
  • Start times: from 10.30am.
  • Cut off time: 3pm.

Race schedule: 

WAVES ARRIVE BY START LINE BRIEFING START TIME
1 9:00am 10:20am 10:30am
2 9:00am 10:20am 10:30am
3 9:15am 10:35am 10:45am
4 9:15am 10:35am 10:45am
5 9:30am 10:50am 11:00am
6 9:30am 10:50am 11:00am

Parking & Facilities

Parking & Facilities

PARKING

  • Parking is available around the Killary Adventure Centre area. Exact locations will be sent to you closer to race day.
  • You may have to walk a small distance from your car to the start line.
  • Free parking for competitors

FACILITIES

  • Toilets at the finish line.
  • Bag & key drop.
  • Limited changing facilities at Killary Adventure Centre. Please change at your car beforehand.
  • Water refill stations at finish line and half way along the route.
  • Hot food, drinks & hot whiskey in the Killary Adventure Center dinning room

There are no showers at this event. There is a hose down area at the finish line.

Event kit

Event kit

Recommended kit

  • Old shoes
  • Wetsuit – hire when you enter – we really recommend this!
  • Old clothes – e.g., running leggings/long sleeve top. No shorts or short sleeves & avoid cotton!
  • Gloves & hat or buff
  • Strong/gaffer tape to secure shoes in place
  • Warm clothes to change into
  • Water bottle for refilling at finish line. No water bottles available at this event.

WETSUIT HIRE

WETSUIT HIRE

We really recommend that you wear a wetsuit for this event.

  • Online entry: €20 to hire (+ deposit)
  • On the day: €55 to hire (+deposit) 

Deposit €20 (CASH ONLY) when you collect your wetsuit.

Safety

Safety
  • Fully marked course with marshals
  • First aid point, Doctor & medical team

This is an obstacle course, which means you might get some bruises and scratches – all part of becoming a warrior! All competitors must take personal responsibility for their safety and the safety of others.

You’ll need to be aware of the HSE mud running guidance. Please read this advice carefully.

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.

Spectators & support

Spectators & support

Spectators are very welcome, especially at the finish line to cheer competitors home!! 

Please stay within the viewing areas.

Spectators may not provide assistance to competitors, e.g., food, drinks or technical help unless agreed with the Race Director in advance.

LOCATION, TRAVEL & ACCOMMODATION

This event starts and finishes at:
Killary Adventure Centre, Leenane, Co Galway.
Eircode: H91 PY61 GPS: 53° 35.8"N    09° 47.1W

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