Dingle Adventure Race

FULL RACE

Cycle:

44km

Height Gain: 300m Height Loss: 260m
Run/Hike:

15.5km

Height Gain: 600m Height Loss: 600m
Cycle:

9 km

Height Gain: 60m Height Loss: 100m
Run:

1 km

Height Gain: 0m Height Loss: 100m
Kayak:

1 km

Height Gain: 0m Height Loss: 0m
Run:

1.5 km

Height Gain: 0m Height Loss: 0m

Total: 72 km

The 45 mile/ 73km course will take you to some of the best gems on the Dingle peninsula, Co. Kerry, Ireland. Biking around Slea head, following in the footsteps of St Brandon climbing Ireland's second highest Mountain range Mt Brandon and kayaking in Dingle Harbour.

ROUTE DESCRIPTION

1. CYCLE

44 KM

Cycle 44km around the Slea head drive to the Bike transiton (T1) at the foot of Mt Brandon at Baile Breac. Distance 44km / 27mls Height Gain 300m Height Loss 260m All of cycle is on surfaced public roads.

2. RUN / HIKE

15.5 KM

Mt Brandon Run/Hike, this is a super 15.5km loop around Irelands second highest mountain range. 5km Hike will get you to the summit of Mt Brandon before a super ridge to get you on the Dingle way walking trail. (first 5km will see alot of competitors hike this before running the next 10.5km section which is very runable) All of Mountain Hike Run is on rough mountain paths/trails.

3/4/5. CYCLE / RUN / KAYAK

11 KM

Cycle 9km / 6mls from Baile Breac Trasntion (T1) to bike Transition (T2) at Milltown/Dingle. Height Gain 60m Loss 100 & Rack bike before final 1 km run to kayak. Kayak 1 km, before 1km run to finish line at Dingle marina

ROUTE MAPS

Race Info - Briefing / Rules / T&C's

RACE PREPARATION

When should I register?

Closing date for Registration is 23.59pm 3 days before the race. Race limited to max of 950 competitors.

What equipment do i need?

Equipment list: For DAR and DAR Sport

Small backpack / bumbag
Wind-proof / waterproof top
Light mid fleece (spare)
Small first Aid kit
Drink bottle
Energy Bars
Hat and Gloves
Whistle

Requirements for each section of Race

Cycle: Bike (any type), Helmet, pump & repair kit

Mountain: mountain running shoes, equipment list above

Run: Suitable footwear & clothing

Kayak: Buoyancy Aids, Cagoules, Single Sea Kayaks and paddles (supplied by race organisers, unless you bring your own, any kayaks or kayaking equipment must be brought to registration area before 8.20am on race morning)

Race numbers will be given at registration

How Fit do i need to be?

A good level of fitness is required!

Is there an after party?

It's Dingle of course there is? Danno's Bar, Dingle 20.15 Prize giving and presentations 20.45 + into the night after-party in Dannos Bar near the marina, live music and light food, Dingle

Race Info - Briefing / Rules / T&C's

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