Ireland Coast to Coast 309Km Adventure Race
19 – 20 MAY 2012 – ENNISCRONE, Co SLIGO – NEWCASTLE, Co DOWN
Day one will see you set off on a route which will encompass just over 100 miles. You will be running on sandy beaches, cycling along deserted roads and paddling along one of the longest sections of inland waterway in Ireland before finishing at the shores of Lough Erne, Co Fermanagh.
At the break of dawn on day two you will set off on a cycling and running challenge totalling just over 100 miles. Expect more great cycling trails before setting off on the final foot section across the famous Mourne Mountains. The sight of the sandy shores in Newle, Co Down will be a welcome sight to all and with it will come a realisation that you have taken part in one of the toughest multi-sport events in Europe
This event is to everyone with a sense of adventure and a desire to discover. Read on to find out further details of the route each day and how to enter this event.
Traversing the country in a west to east format the route of the 26 Extreme Coast to Coast will pass through unspoilt rural locations, through quaint villages and along one of the most famous waterways in Ireland. Over two days, the route will wind its way along 200 miles of the best cycling, paddling and running terrain Ireland has to offer. Competitors will be truly astounded at the scenery and challenge laid down before them in this fantastic event.
Solo – (with support crew) – £150.00
-two days battling the best Ireland has to offer.
Pair – (with support crew) – £280.00
-two days, you and a buddy, battling the best Ireland has to offer.
Relay Pair – (with / without support crew) – £280.00
– two days, you and your buddy take turns battling the best Ireland has to offer
** For Solo & Pairs categories you must bring your own support crew.
Day One
Beach Run – 5.0km
Road Cycle – 108km
Paddle – 26km
Road Cycle – 17km
Day one total distance – 156km
Day Two
Road Cycle – 122km
Off Road Run – 38km
Day two total distance – 160km
On Day 1, Saturday 19 May, the event will start at 6.30am and on Day 2, Sunday 20 May, there will be a staggered start from 6.00am.
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Regards Runireland Team