– The race is 13.1m TRAIL RUN between Kenmare and the grounds of Muckross House in Killarney National Park. The course follows the the final section of the ‘Kerry Way’ – the spectacular hiking route that meanders around the Iveragh Peninsula – a stunning setting. The route has been selected with a view to attracting all levels of athletes – runners; joggers;walkers – and has been designed under the watchful eye of former World Mountain Running Champion, and proud Kerryman, John Lenihan.
The race will leave Kenmare by the ‘Old Kenmare Road’ where immediately theres a good climb to Windy Gap – at which point the route ‘levels out’ to an extent. Runners then continue towards Killarney National Park where eventually they will come down a steep descent alongside Torc Waterfall and into the grounds of Muckross House and Gardens. The last few miles are on the smooth pathways around Muckross House. Trail shoes are advisable
WILD WEST RUN fully supports Killarney National Parks and environmental agencies in promoting and protecting Ireland’s natural landcape, flora and fauna – as such we will provide water/refreshment and refuse stations along the way
DIRECTIONAL MARSHALLS will be in place on the course, as well as SAFETY MARSHALLS in areas where conditions are slightly hazardous. MEDICAL STAFF will be in place for the event
POST RACE PARTY to be held in the evening in one of Killarney’s top venues. Details to runners on race morning!
COACHES will be provided to the RACE START POINT for athletes who stay in Killarney. These are available also for runners who wish to leave their cars in Killarney/Muckross during the race. Cost of transfer is €7pp whhich can be paid online.
GOODY BAGS – the first 100 ONLINE ENTRIES will receive ‘goody bags’ with tech t shirts; 2 race gels and RonHill Winter beeny hats!! Thereafter, its the tech ts and gels guys.
Remember, all runners will get FREE ENTRY for a post race party in a top Killarney nightclub!
PRIZES PRIZES PRIZES!!!THE FIRST THREE OVER THE LINE (MALE AND FEMALE) WILL PICK UP SOME EXCELLENT PRIZES
WINNERS WILL RECEIVE A ‘TOP OF THE RANGE’ PAIR OF MIZUNO TRAIL SHOES – WHILE ALL PODIUM PLACES WILL BENEFIT FROM A FINE SELECTION OF SPORTS GEAR – GET TRAINING!
TRANSPORT INFO – ALL RUNNERS WHO HAVE NOT SIGNED UP FOR COACH TRANSPORT NEED TO MAKE THEIR OWN TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS TO THE RACE START POINT IN KENMARE FOR 10:30AM.
COACH DEPARTURE POINTS AND TIMES
SCOTTS HOTEL, KILLARNEY 9:15AM
MUCKROSS HOUSE, MAIN CARPARK 9:30AM NB** THE RACE WILL FINISH HERE SO IF YOU NEED YOUR CAR/OR JUST PICKED UP IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE FINISH, THEN BEST TO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS FROM THIS POINT**
RACE START POINT – OLD KENMARE RD BY SHOPS AND SCHOOL. TOILET FACILITIES HERE. HOWEVER, ALL ATHLETES WILL BE ABLE TO PUT EXCESS RACE GEAR (fleeces/tops/hats/’uggs!’ – no valuables ) INTO A RACE VEHICLE FOR TRANSPORT TO THE FINISH LINE – PUT IN A CLEARLY MARKED BAG THOUGH!)
RACE NUMBERS/GOODY BAG COLLECTION – INFO TO FOLLOW
SAFETY – ATHLETES ADVISED TO WEAR TRAIL SHOES/ CARRY WATER / WHISTLE / SAFETY BLANKET
Note. Outline permission for Race from National Parks and Wildlife granted. Final confirmation pending though highly likely.
