Dingle Adventure Race

MINI RACE

Cycle:

8 km

Height Gain: 80m Height Loss: 80m
Beach run:

5 km

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

1 km

Height Gain: 0m Height Loss: 0m
Cycle:

6 km

Height Gain: 80m Height Loss: 80m
Run / Kayak / Run:

2.7 km

Height Gain: 0m Height Loss: 10m

Total: 21.5km

New to Adventure Racing and multi sport events? Then give it a go with the DAR mini, this will give you a taste of running, biking, kayaking and the atmosphere that is invloved at these great events. You don't have to be very fit for the mini, just willing to give it a go. Course for the mini is; 8km cyle from Dingle to Ventry beach, Run Ventry beach 5km, Cycle back to Dingle 6km, 0.7 run to kayak, 1km kayak and 1km Run to Finish. Total 21km

ROUTE DESCRIPTION

1. CYCLE

8 KM

Cycle 8km Dingle to Ventry Distance 8km / 5 mls Height Gain 80m Height Loss 80m

2. BEACH RUN

5 KM

Beach Run. Ventry Beach. Distance 5km / 3.2mls Height Gain 0m Height Loss 0m All of the Run is on the beach with a few stream crossings

4. KAYAK / RUN

1.4 KM

Kayak. Milltown. Distance 1km / 0.7 mls Height Loss or Gain 0 & 400m run to bike transition

5. CYCLE

6 KM

Cycle: Ventry to Dingle via back road. Distance 6km / 4 mls Height Gain 80m Height Loss 80m All of cycle is on surfaced roads.

6/7. RUN / KAYAK / RUN

8 KM

Rack bike at transition Milltown, run 700m to kayak. Kayak 1km. Run 1km to Finish in Dingle. Distance 1km / 0.7mls Height Gain 0m Height Loss 10m

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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