The second edition of this amazing series foot races across Ireland and parts of the UK. Tough terrain and beautiful trail. No camping. You will be lodged comfortably near to towns and seaside villages. You will start in the rustic village of Glendalough and run through trails on the Wicklow Way, a National Trust area. The race will then head North east to end in the Mourne Mountains near the town of Newcastle. There are 3 stage race options: (6-day 250k) (6-day 125k) (3-day 125k)
Early Registration Discount
Register in full by October 15th, 2013 to take advantage of a 20% SAVINGS and discounted price on all races.
Limited space – Traverse 500:
registration for the Traverse 500 will close after 50 confirmed registrations.
Locations
Race takes place on mountain and coastal trails Ireland and in National Land Trust areas. The Wicklow Way and trails around Glendalough as well as trails through the Mourne Mountains that stretch down to the Irish Sea.
Start/Finish
Race starts in the village of Glendalough, Ireland and ends in the Mourns and town of Newcastle, along the Irish sea.
Distances
25k – 50k trail race each day for stage race for total distance of 125k – 250k depending on category selected.
Deposits
A deposit of $525 for either stage race 125k/250k before October 15th will reserve a space. Balance must be paid by Jan 1st
Pricing
Register in full by October 15th for 20% discount. Or register with deposit of $525. Balance due by January 1st. Scheduled price increases after Sept 15, January 1st and May 1st.
cancellations and refunds:
We have a 30-day full refund policy from time of registration. 50% of your registration may be applied to a future race if cancelling up to 90 days before race.
Cliffs of Moher and Castle Tour – post race trip.:
Giant’s Causeway – post race trip.: 2-day tour option available after the Celtic Traverse. Picked up in Newcastle and transfer to Bushmills or Ballintoy on June 29th. Details on our site or through our travel partner Combadi Tours. Contact us at info@celtictraverse.com with any questions or for additional post-race travel possibilities within Ireland.
Stage Race Option. No camping. Lodge comfortably with other participants near to towns and seaside villages.Or Non-stop Option on foot and by bike for 500k. Categories:Celtic Trail 150k off road stage race ? running – supported race.Approximately 25k each day for 6 stages. Celtic Trail 250k off road stage race ? running – supported race.Approximately 30-50k each day with shorter stages on days 3 and 6 .Celtic Traverse 500k ? non-stop off road trail race -running and biking. Teams of 2 or teams of 4 (relay)Only 60 international slots available for the Traverse 1000.Guests – Registered friends and family can travel with the event and have their own activities each day or spend time in towns and coastal beach areas, rejoining stage racers each day.
Fees
Registration starts at $1950.00