KILLARNEY ADVENTURE RACE VOTED EVENT OF THE YEAR IN 2011

The inaugural Killarney adventure race was voted by Outsider Magazine the Event of the year in a recent poll by its readers and face book followers.

The organising team from Elite Event Management are delighted with the achievement and are planning to build on the success of the 2011 event and look forward to 2012.

Event Organiser, Oliver Kirwan, was thrilled with being voted event of the year 2011 and is already thinking up new routes and twists for Killarney Adventure race 2012.  The race would not have been possible without the help of the people of Killarney, the National Parks, Muckross House, Kerry Outdoor Sports, the Civil Defence, and everyone who contributed to make this the best Adventure race in Ireland.

Record rain fall levels in October only added an extra extreme dimension for the 400 intrepid adventure racers from around Ireland who ventured to Killarney for this Epic adventure. The feed back on the race was fantastic with the hot tubs at the finish line and the custom made cycling t-shirts went down very well with competitors.

The date for the 2012 Killarney Adventure Race is the 6th of October and registration for the 2012 event will be open before Christmas.

LATEST RACE INFORMATION 3RD OCTOBER

COMPETITOR RACE INFORMATION

The following is some important race information:

• Wave start times will be issues by e-mail to all competitors on Wednesday the 5^th of October.
• Wave start times will be between 8.15am and 10.00am (you’ll be able to watch the Rugby!)
• Friday night registration and bike drop off is on in Kate Kearney’s Cottage from 5.00pm until 11.00pm.
• You cannot register or drop off your bike on Saturday morning.
• Kate Kearney’s is approx 20mins from Killarney Town.
• All competitors must come to Muckross to be transported to the start line 15 minutes before their scheduled wave departure.
• Expect to start the race 45 minutes after you leave Muckross House.
• Mandatory gear will be checked on Friday night and Saturday Morning before the start of the race.
• Please familiarize yourself with the route before the race.
• Please note the route change to the Stage one of the race.
• Cut off point for Mangerton Mountain is 2.00pm
• Cut off point for Torc Mountain is 3.30pm
• The official after race party and BBQ is on in The Lane Bar in the Ross Hotel.
• Prize giving is at 8.00pm in the Lane Bar.

Questions

If you have any more questions or need info on the route feel free to contact us any time on info@killarneyadventurerace.ie or on 087-9877880

REGISTRATION CLOSES ON FRIDAY 30TH SEPTEMBER

The clock is ticking to the Killarney adventure race on October the 8^th. Registration closes on Friday the 30^th September.

You can enter as an individual or as a 3  /  4 person relay team. We have about 50 places left so finish off your season with an adventure in Killarney and register @   www.killarneyadventurerace.ie  http://killarneyadventurerace.ie

CYCLE T-SHIRTS AND MEDALS HAVE ARRIVED 

All competitors get custom made medals and t-shirts. At the finish line there is some hot soup and there is a BBQ later that night in the Ross Hotel in Killarney Town.

HOT TUBS ARE BACK

Waiting for you at the finish line are the famous Muckross House Hot Tubs, sooth away the sore muscles when you finish the race.

We will be sending out an e-mail to all competitors next week with the latest competitor information regarding waves and start times and registration details

 

If you have any questions about the race feel free to contact us on 087-9877880

Only 8 Weeks to go until the Killarney Adventure Race

On the 8^th of October Killarney will play host to Irelands most exciting one day multi sport adventure race. The Killarney Adventure Race is a new adrenalin packed adventure taking place in Killarney, Irelands Adventure playground.

Places are limited for this unique event so for all the race information and online registration go to www.killarneyadventurerace.ie

60km Route or 50Km route

If you’re feeling that the last stage is a bit long we have added a shortened 50km route option which reduces the last 18km mountain run to 10km. You will make a choice at the top of Torc waterfall. At this point you can either continue up Mangerton Mountain or follow a tough 8km around Torc Mountain.

Click here for all the route info

Registration

Registration is limited to 400 individual entries and 100 relay entries, places are filling up so register now to avoid disappointment. You can register as an individual or a 3/4 person relay team Register Here

Accommodation

We have partnered with local hotels and hostels to give you the best accommodation packages for the weekend. From as little as €20 per night you can stay in Killarney International Hostel or for €99 for 2 nights and one dinner you can stay in the Holiday Inn Killarney. For all our accommodation deals check out our accommodation section of the web site

Training

Training should be well under way now. Our best advice is to enter some of the other adventure races happening around Ireland over the next couple of months. Try entering some of these great events: Gaelforce West, Achill ROAR, Wicklow Adventure Race, Motivate Challenge, Dingle adventure race, South coast endurance challenge, or a triathlon event is also a great way to get you up to speed with training.

Questions

If you have any more questions or need info on the route feel free to contact us any time on info@killarneyadventurerace.ie or on 087-9877880

Let The Adventure Begin...a real test of Endurance.

When it comes to Adventure sport in Ireland, The Killarney environs are the perfect location for all fun loving adventurists, who love an action packed sporting challenge.

The Killarney Adventure Race will take place on Saturday 8th October 2011, the race is a one day individual multi adventure sport race,  60KM in total. The race gives competitors the chance to run, hike, cycle and kayak some of the most dramatic, breath taking and remote scenery in the world.

The adventure begins on the foothills of The McGillycuddy Reeks, Ireland's Highest Mountain Range, with a hill run across Strickeen Mountain, competitors will then jump on the bikes and cycle up through the Gap of Dunloe and the break taking Molls Gap. If the cycle wasn’t enough a Kayak around the spectacular clear waters of Muckross Lake and a trek up Mangerton Mountain, encompassing The 'Devil's punch bowl' and Torc Waterfall will be enough to test anybody’s endurance and fitness. Cash prizes, customised medals and a well deserved BBQ await after you cross the finish line in the historical Muckross House, Killarney.

The event is being organized by one of the country’s leading outdoor adventure providers Outdoors Ireland and is supported by Fáilte Ireland. The route designer, Nathan Kingerlee of Outdoors Ireland said ‘the Killarney adventure race is going to be an amazing adventure and achievement for all competitors. In Killarney we have the facilities, awe inspiring scenery and resources to cater for all the competitors needs and I promise they will not be disappointed’.

The event organisers have assigned their own Celtic Warrior who hails from the depths of the Black Valley to promote the race. Watch out for him at events across the country through out the year where he will be giving away special accommodation offers and free entries to the race.

Places are limited for this unique event so for all the race information and online registration go to 

http;//www.killarneyadventurerace.ie