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Dingle Adventure Race

SPORT RACE
  • Cycle:
    21 km
    Height Gain: 310m Height Loss: 140m
  • Run/Hike:
    7.5km
    Height Gain: 390m Height Loss: 390m
  • Cycle:
    11.5 km
    Height Gain: 100m Height Loss: 270m
  • Run:
    1 km
    Height Gain: 0m Height Loss: 0m
  • Kayak:
    1 km
    Height Gain: 0m Height Loss: 0m
  • Run:
    1.5 km
    Height Gain: 0m Height Loss: 0m

Total: 43 km

DAR Sport takes a spectacular route around the western point of the Dingle Peninsula and Ireland. DAR Sport, 08.30 Start; Total Distance 43km with 800m total ascent.
ROUTE DESCRIPTION

1. CYCLE

21 KM
Cycle: Dingle to Mt Eagle via Slea head. Distance 21km / 13 mls Height Gain 310m Height Loss 140m. All of cycle is on surfaced roads.

2. RUN / HIKE

7.5 KM
Hike / Mountain Run. Mt Eagle. Distance 7.5km / 4.5mls Height Gain 390m Height Loss 390m All of Mountain Hike Run is on rough trails.

3. CYCLE

11.5 KM
3. Cycle: Mt Eagle to Dingle via Ventry. Distance 11.5km / 7 mls Height Gain 100m Height Loss 270m All of cycle is on surfaced roads

4/5. RUN / KAYAK / RUN

8 KM
Run to Kayak. Rack bike at transition at Milltown, Run .7km to kayak and kayak 1km. Distance 1.7km / 1 mls Height Loss or Gain 0 Run 1km to finish at Dingle Marina. Distance 1km / 0.6 mls Height Loss or Gain 0
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