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 >>> 

Follow us on Facebook  or Twitter to get special discount code  

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

14th October 2013

What a Day :)

We'd like to thank everyone for taking part in the Helly Hansen Killarney Adventure Race. The Sun Came out and it turned into a really special day.

A phrase that summed it all up for us was 'The pain in my legs will go but the buzz will remain'

Please note the following:

1. All the results are available here >>>
2. Prize winners listing is available here >>>
3. Kayak times have been adjusted to account for the shortened Kayak distance
4. Provisional date for next years race is the 4th of October
5. Registration for 2014 will be open next week.
6. All the photos are available here >>>

We will be taking on board all the feedback we have received to make the 2014 Killarney Adventure Race even better.

See you all again next year for another Epic Adventure in Ireland's Adventure Capital

Regards,

Catriona, Ollie & All the Elite Event Management Team

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.

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

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