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Tuff Inish 2024
2024-07-06 08:00 - 19:00 (Europe/Dublin)
Formerly “Shore 2 Summit” the new TUFF-INISH Adventure race in Inishowen, Donegal, offers everything that an Adventure race possibly can, 3 diverse courses encompassing novice to elite adventurers, situated in an idealistic rural landscape that is simply an adventure paradise of hills, lakes and trails along the start of Ireland’s stunning Wild Atlantic Way and crowned with renowned Donegal hospitality and friendship is the perfect ingredients for a real challenge and memorable event while steeped in amazing scenery.
Adventure racing really tests your overall fitness, switching disciplines and utilizing different muscles allows you achieve much more than by sticking to a single discipline.
Each race distances is designed with a perfect balance of endurance for that fitness level, so you will know and feel that you have been in a proper challenge.
26km SPRINT = 5.7k run – 1k kayak – 8k bike – 3.3k trek – 7.8k bike Road & trail biking
41km REBEL = 6.5k run – 1.5k kayak – 14.5k bike – 5.3 trek – 13k bike Road & Trail biking
62km EXTREME = 12.5k run – 1.5k kayak – 22.5k bike – 7k trek – 18.5k bike Road & trail biking
The routes are a mass of stunning scenery, dotted with historical landmarks, beautiful lakes and enduring climbs. While Extreme North take no credit for the fantastic natural routes, other than identifying them, the perfect balance of adventure, endurance, hospitality and care for runners is part and parcel of what makes an Extreme North event a memorable one. Check our website for more details – https://tuffinish.com/

Malahide Castle 10k 2024
2024-07-21 10:00 - 14:00
The Malahide Castle 10km takes place in the historical grounds of Malahide Castle in Dublin on Sunday 21st July. The 10km route will consist of path, trail and grass. This is the 10th year of this popular 10k and is expected to sell out. The event is once again supported by Jump Juice who will be onsite with their usual goodies.

Race entry for 2024 is €25 plus booking fee and includes technical race t-shirt, water station at 5km point, chip timing, bib number as well as treats and refreshments at the finish line.
Race entry is limited to 500 participants.

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Seven Sisters Skyline 2024
2024-09-24 06:30 - 17:00
Dunlewey, Co. Donegal | Sept 21st 2024

Excel Sports’ Seven Sisters Skyline 55km & 30km event has become Ireland’s premier mountain running event. It is also Ireland’s largest with its 500 participants. The event is run on a world class route which featured in the World Mountain Running World Cup in 2022.
The event race route runs along the top of all of the Seven Sisters in the Derryveagh mountains from Errigal to Muckish. The course is renowned for its variability in terrain and amazing beauty.
The event is for individuals, women and men only. There are no team or age-related competitions. We have two distances for you to pick from, which will you choose?

55km, 4,000m+ elevation gain
30km, 2,100m+ elevation gain

Now you can purchase Cancellation Insurance – available at checkout allowing you to claim an 80% refund up until 3 days after the event finishes.
The Seven Sisters Skyline 30k and 55k races are part of the Ultra Trail du Mont-Blanc (UTMB) Index Race system. UTMB Index races contribute towards every Finishers UTMB Index in the corresponding category (20K, 50K, 100K or 100M) and gives privileged access to the UTMB World Series Events.

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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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Roundwood Reservoir 10k Trail Run
2025-09-13 08:30 - 13:30 | Roundwood, Wicklow, Roundwood, Wicklow, Ireland
We are delighted to announce our Annual Roundwood Reservoir 10 Km Trail Run is now registering!
The Run takes place on 13th September 2025.
After 2024’s most successful run yet we are so excited to announce the date for our 2025 run. Join us and run for a great cause! The run is mostly off road and will take you through scenic woodland countryside and around the beautiful Roundwood Reservoir. It’s one of those places where the scenery is so nice you might even forget how far you have left to run. At the end of the run you will be provided with a complimentary BBQ.
The entry fee is €30. Price includes entry, a BBQ after, as well as a medal to commemorate your run!
All donations will go to Lakers Sports And Social Club
