Connemara Adventure Challenge May 2011
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Connemara Adventure Challenge

Connemara Adventure Challenge May 2011

Venue:         Co. Galway, Ireland
Date:            7 May 2011
Distance:     31K
 
The race will take the format of Gaelforce West with 3 disciplines; trail/mountain running (walking and jogging also accepted!), kayaking and cycling. The course is mega, the scenery spectacular!
 
The Connemara Adventure Challenge is almost half the distances of Gaelforce West at approx 31km in total and it is open to racers of all levels.
 
The event is run by Killary Adventure Co. and will be based at the companies accommodation base K2 which sits on the shores of Killary Fjord in Connemara, Co. Galway. This area of the country is stunning, rugged and provides the perfect playground for an adventure race.
 
The price for the 2011 Connemara Adventure Challenge is €65pp excl. booking fee (Early bird price available up to 31st Dec 2010).
 

The distance is approx 31km total:

1

Running/Walking:

12km Approx
2

Cycling:

17km Approx
3

Kayaking:

2km Approx

 


The detailed breakdown, nature and sequence of each activity is as follows (distances are an approximation):

 

1

Stage 1: Bog Run
The race starts with a 4km run through the Connemara bog and along a section of the Western Way!

  

4km
2

Stage 2: Mountain Climb
This is the mountain climb section. Competitors will climb up one of the foothills of the Maum Turks to an elevation of 342m and we encourage you to take a rest at the top and take in the stunning views. 

  

1km
3

Stage 3: Cycle
The cycling section takes in 2 types of terrain. The first 7km approx is over forestry tracks through Coillte forest coming out into the Inagh valley. The next 8km approx is on sealed roads, this is Connemara though so do not expect smooth flat pot hole free roads! For info on what bike to use click here.

  

17km
4

Stage 4: Kayak
The kayaks will be 2 person sit on tops so grab a partner and take to the Killary Fjord. You will kayak approx 1.5km (this has changed from 1km due to a landing site) towards Leenane along the Galway shoreline. 

  

2km
5

Stage 5: Run/Walk
There will be 2.5km approx road run from where you drop the kayaks to the beginning of a section of the Western Way. The final 3.5 km will take you along this trail to the finish line at Killary Adventure Centre.

  

7km

 

 

For registration or additional information on this event please log on to Connemara Adventure Challenge official website.

 

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A huge Thank you from the ORM team for all your help and assistance

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