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.

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

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