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Wild Atlantic Challenge - Sliabh Liag 2024
2024-05-24 19:00 - 2024-05-25 17:00 (Europe/Dublin)
Wild Atlantic Challenge – Sliabh Liag – Teelin, Co. Donegal | May 24 & 25th 2024

Sliabh Liag is Ireland’s ultimate sea cliff experience and a signature point on the Wild Atlantic Way coastal touring route. Located in the Gaeltacht region of County Donegal, Sliabh Liag are the highest accessible sea cliffs in Europe where the cliff face of Bunglas rises over 600m above the Atlantic ocean below.
There are a host of events for you to choose from. Taking place Friday evening, May 24th and Saturday morning:

Fri 7pm – 5km Uphill Challenge, 500m+ elevation gain
Sat 8am – 50km Run/Hike, 2,000m+ elevation gain
Sat 9am – 25km Run/Hike, 1,000m+ elevation gain
Sat 10am – 13km Run/Hike, 530m+ elevation gain

Prepare to be dazzled by the panoramic view across Donegal Bay, which is simply breathtaking. Experience the unique wonders of the natural biodiversity of marine flora and fauna found here.

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Race2Glory 2024
2024-07-13 10:00 - 17:00
RACE 2 GLORY 2024
Race2glory is back for 2024, celebrating our 14th year anniversary!
Congratulations to all participants, and thanks to all our sponsors, volunteers and supporters of Race2Glory 2023 for making it a great event! Race2Glory is a not for profit community-based event and our goal is to provide a great race at a reasonable cost.

THERE ARE TWO OPTIONS

40km Full race (with relay option)
20km Sprint race

The long established “Full Race” (40km in total) course will remain as well as the “Sprint Race” (20km in total) course that was introduced in 2015 and proved very popular. Both courses are divided into 3 routes.

See you in Kiltimagh on the 13th July 2024 at 10am, for a top class race.

Stages 1 & 2 of the Sprint course are shorter versions of stages 1 & 2 of the Full course, while Stage 3 remains the same for both Full and Sprint competitors.

RACE OPTIONS

All bikes are suitable, but racer/road bike probably best.

01

STAGE 01

RUN!
Are you ready to conquer an 850ft ascent and navigate a mix of road and bog terrain? Maybe even slip and slide a bit along the way? Fear not, for the reward of a thrilling steep descent back to the starting point awaits!

02

STAGE 02

CYCLE!
This cycle race offers a challenging mix of both steep and gentle hills that will test your cycling skills. The excitement continues as you approach the finish line and the transition 2 checkpoint.
Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a rookie looking for a challenge, come join us for an unforgettable cycling experience. We promise it won’t disappoint!

03

STAGE 03

RUN AGAIN!
Stage 3 of the race is a race that will take you on a thrilling journey through a combination of different terrains. You will experience a combination of road, river, and the country track. So, gear up and let’s get ready for the Race2Glory!

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North West Coastal Challenge 2024
2024-10-05 09:30 - 16:00
The North West’s newest Adventure Race. Run-Cycle-Kayak. 36kms over the rugged northwest coastline based at The Bridge, Dunfanaghy, Co.Donegal on the 5th October 2024.

LOCATION

NWCC is located around Dunfanaghy in Co. Donegal. NWCC will start and finish at St. Michaels GAA @ The Bridge.

WHEN

NWCC will take place on the 5th of October 2024

RULES

Over 18’s only & over only.

DO NOT LITTER – NWCC is taking place in a picturesque location and in an area of Special Conversation. We are adopting the principles of LEAVE NO TRACE for this event. Leave every part of the course as you found it.

You can only use one bike. You will be given a sticker with your competitor number, which must be fixed on front of your bike until the race is complete.
The following bikes and accessories are NOT permitted:

Fixed wheel with no brakes
Time Trial bicycles
Unicycles
Towed Trailers

Trailer Bicycles
Electrically assisted pedal cycles
Fixed wheel with
only a front brake
Handcycles

Quad cycles
Child carriers
Cargo bicycles
Unconventional handlebars
Clip-on handlebars or
handlebar extensions

Please obey the race organisation at all times. This includes The Red Cross, Gardai, Volunteers and all race personnel.

Do NOT trespass. You must stay on the marked course and do not cut any corners. Any participant outside the marked course may be disqualified.

Kayaks are provided, and competitors are NOT permitted to use their own.

Cycling is not permitted in the transition area. Competitors must walk their bikes out of the transition areas and can only mount their bikes at the mount line. As competitors approach a transition area, they must dismount their bikes at the dismount line. Stewards will warn cyclists to prepare to slow down/dismount.

Competitors must put on their helmets and secure the straps before touching their bikes.

Drafting behind a moving vehicle will NOT be tolerated as this represents an unfair advantage & will result in automatic disqualification.

If a competitor retires from the event they must inform race officials at the Start/Finish point.

In the interest of safety, ear phones, iPods, MP3 players etc. are not allowed during this race.

It is advised not to take food, drink or any equipment from anybody other than the event marshals.

It is your responsibility to ensure that you are time checked at each station, (which will be in the form of a mat). Mats are located at the transition areas and at the top of the hill. Competitors must run across the mats to log their time.

It is the competitors responsibility to take care of their timing chip which is located on the race number. If you lose the number you will not receive an overall time.

If you come across a competitor in difficulty please help them first and then inform the nearest marshal.

Safety marshals reserve the right to remove any competitors from the event who they believe are putting themselves or others in undue danger.

Please wear suitable clothing and footwear for all stages of this event. The run is an out and back loop. It travels over a short road section and short forest section before moving onto the main part which is a grassy and sandy trail. There is a short beach section at the half way point. Both cycle sections are on tarmac roads. The kayak section consists of a 1km loop of a local lake. A life jacket will be provided with your kayak.

The bike sections take place on public roads. Competitors must adhere to the rules of the road at all times.

Water stations are located in the transition areas.

Do not leave anything behind in the Transition Areas as this may be moved or cleared after race.

This is an insured event. Competitors should note that there is an excess of €1,500 on any claims made as a result of taking part in this race.

When paying for your entry it is stipulated that this is a non-refundable payment. As soon as a competitor enters, costs such as admin etc. are incurred. It is not possible to transfer entries to next year’s event, we do however allow competitors to substitute their entry for another person, up to closing of registration.

Contact :

info@nwcc.ie

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Wild Atlantic Challenge - Sliabh League 5k Uphill, 13k, 25k, 50k
2025-05-23 19:00 - 2025-05-24 20:00
A great Adventure Weekend on one of Ireland’s most Iconic landscapes- Slieve League.Events can be done as a Hike or Run.
Choose from 5k uphill – Fri 23rd @ 7pmSat 24th – 13k / 25k / 50k (consisting of 1, 2 or 4 laps around the Slieve League loop.
Starting at Sea Level, participants will ascend the pilgrim path to over 550m above sea level, then run adjacent to some of Europe’s highest sea cliffs. A fun descent into Bunglass, and a fast finish to Sliabh Liag Visitors Centre.
Refreshments after the event, promises to be a great weekend !!

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Seven Sisters Skyline 2025
2025-09-20 06:30 - 17:00
An EPIC Mountain running event in the Derryveagh Mountains in Donegal. The Seven Sisters Skyline Ireland – 55km with 4,000m ascent Is Regarded by participants as the toughest mountain running event in Ireland, and the 30k event (2022 edition) was Ireland’s first ever Mountain running World Cup event.
The event is held in Donegal, the most northerly county on the island of Ireland…. But still only 3 hours from Dublin, and 2 hours from Belfast. Donegal is a mystical, magical place, which boasts wild rugged unspoilt landscapes, and an incredible coastline with some of the most spectacular views in Europe. Donegal was voted ‘Coolest place on the planet’ by National Geographic in 2017, and for good reason….
Journeying Northwest along sleepy roads that cut and curve through the Gaeltacht, an area where the Donegal Irish dialect still flourishes, brings you to the village of Dunlewey, host of the Seven Sisters Skyline Ireland. Dunlewey is a small Gaeltacht village in the Gweedore area of Donegal, situated at the foot of Mount Errigal, which is the highest mountain in Donegal. Also known as the Derryveagh Mountains, the 7 sisters frame a valley that wouldn’t be out of place in JRR Tolkien’s “The Lord of the Rings”!!
The Derryveagh Mountains are the major mountain range in Donegal. Commonly known as the “Seven Sisters”, each of the seven mountains have their own Gaelic names of Errigal (751 m), Mackoght a.k.a. Little Errigal (555 m), Aghla More (584 m), Ardloughnabrackbaddy (603 m), Aghla Beg (564 m), Crocknalaragagh (471 m) and Muckish (666 m). What these mountains may lack in Altitude, I guarantee you they more than make up with their Attitude!

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