Harlequin Adventure Duathlon 2012 Adventure races are fast growing in Ireland. The west of Ireland has been leading the way with major events in the last few years with Gael Force and Sea to Summit using the fantastic scenery of Mayo.
This is the third year for the Duathlon Adventure race that will be held in Castlebar on Saturday, March 24, which fits perfectly for any athletes who run, cycle and train for adventure races around the country.
The perfect training for the people looking for real adventure!
The Adventure Duathlon is a mix of running and cycling over a hilly course. The running sections are a mix of paths and fire tracks but normal running shoes should suffice.
On Saturday march 24 morning at 9am Castlebar’s Lannagh road will be full of eager athletes looking to lay claim to be the fastest over the 36k which makes up the Days Adventure Duathlon.
The course takes in the Lough Lannagh walk, the Rathbawn road to the Glenisland booster at 1450f eet returning via Glenisland to Castlebar and a repeat of the Lannagh walk to finish outside the Days hotel, It is expected to see the fastest competitors completing the course in under 2hours, with the leading competitors crossing the finish banner at around 11am outside the Harlequin Hotel.
This event is a bit like Gael Force but without the kayaking, it has its own unquine style with a blend of running and cycling that will test the competitor but not deter the novice. .
The run up to the Glenisland booster at half way mark will more than lightly decide the race as the final 2k steep ascent will test the competitors steel, for spectators this is probably the best place to watch and cheer on the participants.
This Duathlon race is suitable to all abilities, with only a handful of places left sign up quickly @ www.runireland.com
This event is been supported by Mayo county council, Mayo sports partnership, Civil defence an the Gardai.
this Year we improved the course for a safe cycling but with more challenges on the course ! but that’s a surprise.
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