Waterproof jacket with integrated hood and taped seams
Hat or buff
Gloves
Whistle
Charged mobile phone with emergency number stored
Foil blanket, bivvy bag or equivalent
Waterproof full leg cover
Means to carry a minimum of 500 mL water
Emergency food
Map of route/area
Compass
All runners must bring the above items to the race. The actual kit to be
carried during the race will be finalised on the day, depending on conditions
etc., and clearly advised at Registration.
You should also have the means to carry all the kit in case required.
Failure to have the required items may lead to you being denied entry to the
race, or disqualification. Random checks may be carried out.
Entry Closes:
Saturday 10th May 2025, 18:00
Entry cost:
€70
Entry limit:
100
Entries sold:
21
Route Description:
Organisers Instructions:
The Race Start and Finish is located at Castletownbere Town Centre. Entry Fee €60. Race fee includes manned checkpoints where you will have drop bags available.
The Route follows the marked Beara Way (Ultra Route) as far as Eyeries Village and from there, you will return over Mish Kish mountain back to the race finish at Castletownbere Town Centre where you will receive a big West Cork welcome :)
Aid Stations will be stocked with tea, coffee, coke, sweets and snacks. Aid Stations located as follows:
Allihies (14.5km)
Allihies (44.5km)
Eyeries Village Hall (59.5km)
Toilets and first aid will available at the main aid stations.
There will also be marshalls situated at Firkeel Gap Road Junction (25.5km & 36.5km) and at the stile on the Mishkish Mountain descent (65km) and emergency water will be available.
Shops/Pubs:
The route passes shops and pubs in Allihies & Eyeries Villages.
Crews:
No support from outside crews will be allowed in this race.
Drop Bags:
We are going full Ryainair with the drop bags ;) You will be allowed 2 small personal bags such as a handbag/laptop bag (40x20x25cm), which must fit under the seat of Micheal's car :) If you need additional baggage allowance, you are in the wrong race.
Drop Bag 1 - Allihies Village (14.5km & 44.5km)
Drop Bag 2 - Eyeries Village Hall (59.5km)
We will endeavour to return all drop bags to the start/finish area for collection after the race, but there may be a delay. No valuables to be put in the drop bags, as you MAY not see the bag or contents again.
Cut Off Times:
cut off times are exit times from the aid stations:
Castletownbere Town Centre - 08:00 Saturday morning (race start)
Eyeries Village Hall - 19:00 Saturday evening (11 hrs)
Casteltownbere Town Centre - 21:00 (13 hrs)
Mandatory Kit:
Waterproof Jacket
Waterproof Leg Covering
Mobile phone with fully charged battery
Map of Route & Compass OR GPS with route downloaded
Whistle
Survival Bag
Gloves & Hat/Buff
Emergency Food
Water
Water bottle (1ltr capacity)
Tracker
2025 IMRA Race Number with next of kin details on rear.
Volunteers (Non-Running)
You need to have done 2 non-running volunteer roles in a calendar year to qualify for end of year prize
Volunteers (Running)
Check with race director if they have a need for people volunteering and running. Race directors need a minimum number of
people available throughout the race to make the race work so non-running volunteers are preferable. While it can be helpful,
volunteering in a volunteer and race capacity does not count towards qualifying for end of year prize
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