May 17th

Helly Hansen Killarney Adventure Race teams up with Great Outdoors

The Helly Hansen Killarney Adventure Race today announced a partnership with outdoors shop, Great Outdoors.  The deal sees Irish owned store Great Outdoors become retail partner for the race, which has become Ireland’s largest adventure race, and one of the largest in the world.

Speaking today, Derek Moody said, “ We are delighted to partner with Ireland’s best adventure race and it is testament to the quality of the event that people travel the length and breadth of the land to compete.  With our online presence we are uniquely positioned to service all those customers.  We have worked with Helly Hansen for years, and are experts in their clothing. We have a full range of all the Helly Hansen Kit suitable for the event available in stock and when you call in store you can receive a discounted entry into the race.’

For all the race information and online registration see http://killarneyadventurerace.ie/.  

For information on Great Outdoors see http://www.greatoutdoors.ie/

7th November 2013

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR 2014   

Registration is now open for the Helly Hansen Killarney Adventure Race 2014.

Register here >>> 

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LATEST DATES FOR THE TV SHOW

Just in case you missed it :) the TV show will be on Again on the following stations:

TG4 Sunday 10th November @ 17.00
TG4 Wednesday 13th November @ 21.00
Euro Sport Saturday 9th November @ 15.30
Euro Sport Wednesday 13th November @ 13.25
Euro Sport Thursday 21th November @ 20.50
Setanta Sports Saturday 16th November @ 16.55
Setanta Sports Sunday 17th November @ 16.55
Setanta Sports Sunday 18th November @ 08.00
Sky Sports 4 Tuesday 3rd December @18.30
Sky Sports 4 Tuesday 3rd December @23.30
Sky Sports 4 Wednesday 4th December @11.30
Sky Sports 2 Wednesday 4th December @06.00

19th September Latest News

KAYAK TIPS

It’s often the case that kayaking will get overlooked during training. After all, it’s far easier to pop your trainers on and go for a run or hop on your bike, than to find some water and a boat! So we thought we’d share some of our top tips for building speed without using too much muscle power.

Top ten paddling tips

1. Did you know that 75% of your paddle power comes from your torso rather than your arms and shoulders? Over-using the arms will quickly lead to fatigue and will have little effect on your overall speed. The simple fact is that the more you rotate your torso, the more power you will get from each stroke.
2. To get maximum movement from your torso you should sit in your kayak with your back resting comfortably against the seat. Keep both arms comfortably in-front of you and take the paddle in both hands (over handed with thumbs underneath), and line up your knuckles with the upward blade edge. The most important thing to remember here is to relax and don’t hold onto the paddle too tightly. Held correctly, your paddle will rest comfortably in your hands. Using a tight grip or placing your hands too close to one another, will make paddling a tiresome task.
3. Each paddle stroke works on a simple ‘pull and push’ action. The key is to keep the paddle steadily sweeping the water in a continuous movement. Always pull the paddle down with your downward stroke, whilst your upward arm should push the paddle shaft away to distribute the work evenly – and don’t forget to turn your torso into each and every stroke!
4. Once you have mastered the basic stroke you can start to build on your speed. Don’t fall into the trap of thinking that the harder you pull on the paddle the faster you will go. Instead try to minimise the lag time between your strokes. Again, the key is to keep your movement fluid. As one blade is ready to exit the water, the opposite blade should be ready to enter. Relax and keep that paddle moving and you’ll find yourself moving faster with minimal effort.
5. To get maximum control and speed from your kayak try to straighten and bend your knees when paddling forwards. For every stroke you take, straighten the leg on the same side you use the paddle blade.
6.  It may seem straightforward, but you would be amazed at how people lose time during a race spinning in frantic circles on the water whilst trying to control their kayaks. To turn your kayak, simply paddle on the opposite side that you want to turn into. To make your turn faster place your paddle into the water in a vertical direction on the side you want to turn to.
7.   During the Killarney Adventure Race you will be sharing your kayaking experience with a team mate or fellow competitor on tandem sit-on-top kayaks, and the ability to work together as a team will be crucial to your success. It is usually better to sit the most experienced paddler at the back of the boat. The person seated at the back should be in control of steering the boat, whilst the person at the front will scout for obstacles and help to pull the boat swiftly through the water. It is important to be as in sync with one another as possible, paddling on opposite sides to one another to keep the boat moving with ease. If you know your team mates well, then try to get some practice in before the race. If you are paired up with a stranger, try to spend a couple of minutes discussing your strategy before you take to the water. Above all, communicate with one another throughout!
8.  If you can’t access a kayak in advance of the race, there are things you can do to perfect your technique for the day. The best way to do this is to sit in some sand or loose dirt holding a broom handle. Pretend the dirt or sand is the water and practice your stroke. This will help you to visualise and improve the correct motions.
9. Don’t be fooled into thinking that kayaking is easy. Even with a good technique kayaking can be tough on the shoulders, arms and backs. Make sure you are fully prepared by building on your upper body strength prior to the event. Lift weights and do press ups and pull ups on a regular basis.
10. Don’t forget to enjoy yourself. Muckross Lake is truly spectacular so keep yourself as relaxed as possible and make sure you enjoy the stunning scenery and friendly atmosphere along the way!

30th August - Latest Informaiton

Registration Update

Registration is now 65% full.

The 8.00 and 7.30 wave times are nearly full.

Registration closes on the 20th of September, but registration will close before this time if maximum numbers are reached.

Register on-line here >>>>>>

Training Days

Anyone fancy training with some of Ireland's Top Adventure Racers ?

Details

Sunday 8th September: Blessington, Co. Wicklow (20 mins from Dublin) €40 per person

Sunday 15th September: Killarney €30 per person

Places for these training days are limited to 20 people so please e-mail info@eliteevents.ie to book your place and we'll send you on all the information.

Kayak training also available.

More info here >>>>> 

Competitor Information

We will be sending out an in e-mail to all registered competitors in the next 2 weeks week with detail event information.

Please not the following:

• All competitors must attend the adventure expo on Friday the 4th of October from 2.00pm to 11.00pm to collect their race packs.
• Wave times will be e-mailed to all competitors on the 2nd of October.
• Bike rental is available by filling out the online form here >>>>>

30th July - Training Weekends

Anyone fancy training with some of Ireland's Top Adventure Racers?

On Saturday the 10th of August we will be holding our first training day. Helly Hansen event ambassadors Avril Copeland, Jerry O'Sullivan and Aidan Mc Moreland will be on hand for a full scheduled day of training.

There will be a separate beginners group and a more advanced group. We will run, cycle and kayak sections of the Killarney Adventure Race Route. This is a great chance to get tips and advice from the experts.

Places for this weekend are limited to 20 people so please e-mail info@eliteevents.ie to book your place and we'll send you on all the information.

We will be holding 2 more training weekends between now and the race in October - details to be announced shortly.

17th June - Only 4 Months to Go

The Helly Hansen Killarney Adventure Race, now in its 3rd year, continues to attract Ireland's top endurance athletes for one of the must do events of the year.

Helly Hansen has signed up again as title sponsor, their only sponsorship of this kind in the British Isles. Competitors can expect a top quality tech tee, medals, a BBQ, super after party and the famous Japanese hot tubs to soak those weary bones.

High quality kit prizes await the top competitors and a great weekend away in Killarney is guaranteed.

The race seems set to attract a record number of participants this year too, with over 1,500 people expected to participate.

Remember it’s not just for the grizzly hard core adventurers as there are 3 different route options to suit all levels of fitness.  

The race takes place on Saturday October 5^th in Killarney 

Al the info is available here >>>>> http://killarneyadventurerace.ie/

6th JANURARY 2013 - REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

Plans for the 2013 Helly Hansen Adventure Race are already under way. With a bigger and better adventure planned for the 5^th of October 2013 in Irelands Adventure Capital.

Don’t miss out on registration special offers for the 2012 Killarney adventure Race.

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The event was a sell out in 2012, with over 1,100 competitors from across Ireland taking part. Organisers are advising to register early to guarantee your place.

For more information and on line registration go to http://killarneyadventurerace.ie/

If you have any queries about the race, training, equipment required or accommodation feel free to contact 

us on info@killarneyadventurerace.ie

28th SEPTEMBER 2012 - IMPORTANT RACE INFORMAITON

REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED

The Helly Hansen Killarney Adventure Race is now closed. For the second year in a row the event has been a sell-out. Over 1,100 adventurers will descend on Killarney next weekend for Ireland’s best one day adventure race


IMPORTANT RACE INFORMATION

Please read the race information document. It will hopefully answer some of the questions you may have. It is vital that you read this document before taking part in the Helly Hansen Killarney Adventure Race

PLEASE READ >>>>> IMPORTANT RACE INFORMAITON


AFTER PARTY

The mega after party & prize giving is being held in the Lane Bar in the Ross Hotel. Celebrate your achievement in style with your fellow adventurers. There will be a BBQ for all competitors from 6.00pm – 8.00pm. The prize giving is at 8.30pm

14th September - Latest Race Information

ALL THE LATEST NEWS FOR COMPETITORS IN THE HELLY HANSEN ADVENTURE RACE

Its only 3 weeks until the big day so I hope training and preparations are going well. Please read the following important competitor information:

• Registration closes on the 21st September.
• There are only 150 places left. 
• Numbers are limited due to environmental sustainability in Killarney National Park.
• Wave start times will be issued the week before the race.
• There is no changes to the Wave times once they are issued.
• The wave time is the time you arrive at Muckross House for bus transfer to the Start line.
• You will start the race approx 45mins after your listed wave time.
• Competitors in all 3 route distances must register in Kate Kearneys Cottage in the Gap of Dunloe on Friday the 5th of October from 14.00 - 23.00.
• At registration on Friday night you will collect your race information pack, maps, timing chip, goddie bag and race cycling Jersey (1st 400 entered) and Helly Hansen base layer top.
• Mandatory kit list will be checked on Friday at registration and again at the start line on Saturday morning. No mandatory kit no race.
• After the race - after party and prize giving in a venue in Killarney town TBC.

If you have any more queries feel free to contact us or check out the web site http://killarneyadventurerace.ie/

See you all in a couple of weeks.

Five things you might not know about the Killarney adventure race

Here are five things you might not know about it


1. It’s bloody tough...

Adventure races by their very nature are a long way removed from a little jog in the park and the Killarney Adventure Race is no different. There are three routes of varying difficulties to suit competitors of different fitness levels, but if you think you have the bottle to take on the toughest route of all, a serious challenge awaits


2. But it’s not all hard work...

Of course, the 67km route is for the ultra-fit, grizzled adventure race veterans out there and stubborn folk who feel like pushing themselves to the absolute maximum of their physical capabilities.
If that sounds a bit tough, there are two other routes available – a 57km route which cuts 10km off the Mangerton Mountain run and a 25km route, which drastically reduces the length of the cycle and the mountain run and eliminates the first 7.5km run altogether.
Also, if you want to drag a few friends along, there is an option available to compete in teams of two, three or four, so you can share the physical load and toast your achievements together once it’s all over and done with.


3. It’s not just any old race; it’s an award-winning race...

The event was such a success, in fact, that it was voted  ‘2011 Event of the year’ by Ireland’s leading outdoor and adventure sports publication Outsider Magazine, beating off competition from 40 other events across the country.

4. The scenery is stunning...

Not only is Kerry home to the best Gaelic Footballers in the country, it’s home to some pretty stunning scenery as well. As mentioned above, participants will take in sights such as the Gap of Dunloe, Moll’s Gap, Mangerton Mountain and the Lakes of Killarney.
It might be hard for competitors to take their eyes off the ground when the going gets tough, but those that do will also be able to take in Carrantouhill, Kenmare Bay, Killarney National Park and Muckross House and Gardens, which contains Ireland’s largest Oak Forest.


5. There will be freebies!...


While the majority of participants will be there to challenge themselves, at these sort of events there are always a few who go along simply to avail of the freebies on offer and those shameless cheapskates won’t be disappointed in Killarney.

Included in the registration fee of €80 (€70 for the short course) is a customised cycling t-shirt, a customised finisher’s medal, a base layer t-shirt from the renowned Norwegian outdoor clothing brand Helly Hansen, who have come on board as the title sponsor for this year’s event, and a goodie bag packed with cool bits and bobs from the race sponsors.

If all that’s not enough, participants will be able to avail of the famed Japanese hot tubs, a massage and a bowl of piping hot soup at the finish line, while there is a free post-race barbeque and party for everyone involved. What’s not to like.

For more Info check out: www.killarneyadventurerace.ie

Author: Connor Hennegan Joe.ie

HELLY HANSEN TEAMS UP WITH KILLARNEY ADVENTURE RACE

The Killarney Adventure Race secured a big win over the weekend when Swedish outdoor clothing brand Helly Hansen was announced as title sponsor of the Killarney Adventure Race. This is the first partnership of its kind that Helly Hansen has undertaken in Ireland, and is a big step for the event.

All participants will receive branded Helly Hansen training gear. Keep an eye out on Facebook and twitter for more promotions of cool Helly Hansen products