Kerry...Results of the Rás na Ríochta Adventure Race - Sat 21st July 2012

The Rás na Ríochta adventure race results are now available HERE

Notice...Rás Na Ríochta Adventure Race - Sat 21st July 2012

The Rás Na Ríochta multi-sport adventure race is coming up in Kerry on Saturday, the 21st of July 2012.

Centered on the Cappanlea Outdoor Education Centre, this is a stunning spot for an adventure race taking in the mountains near Glenbeigh in West Kerry as well as Lough Caragh. The three disciplines involved include mountain biking, hill running and kayaking.

There are a choice of 3 courses...
1) Rás na Ríochta...Total route distance: 47km...Total height gain: 1800m...Stage 1 - Mountain Biking: 23km...Stage 2 - Hillrunning: 17km...Stage 3 - Canoeing: 3.5km...Stage 4 - Shoreline Trek: 0.5km

This is the longest of the three races and includes a substantial amount of cycling on trails and hill running.

2) The shorter Rás na Ríochta Sport...Total route distance: 24km...Total height gain: 1100m...Stage 1 - Mountain Biking: 8.5km...Stage 2 - Hillrunning: 11km...Stage 3 - Canoeing: 3.5km...Stage 4 - Shoreline Trek: 0.5km

The amount of cycling and running is a lot less with this one.

3) Rás na Ríochta Road...Total route distance: 35.5 km...Total height gain: 1170m...Stage 1 - Canoeing: 3.5km...Stage 2 - Hillrunning: 11km...Stage 3 - Biking: 21 km

With the road version, all of the cycling is on public roads so it might suit someone who wants to do the easiest course or doesn't have a mountain bike.

Each person who enters will receive a goodie bag and a technical t-shirt.  Transport and after race refreshments are included.

Registration closes on the Monday 16th July at 5pm.

For further information contact the Centre (066) 9769244 or info@cappanalea.ie

For more information or to enter, visit the event website...
http://www.adventureracingkerry.com/index.html

Event Notice...Waterford Adventure Race - Sat

This multi-sport adventure race is coming up in Mountmellery, Waterford on Saturday, the 19th of May 2012. The adventure race itself consists of running on road, forest trails and mountain paths, cycling on roads and kayaking on the Blackwater River. There is also an option to do a shorter duathlon event if you want to avoid the kayak section.

Multi-Sport Adventure Race...The event begins and ends in the 19th century monastic settlement of Melleray, home of the Cistercian monks in West County Waterford, 15 miles from Dungarvan. From here competitors will run 6.4km through Glenshelane Wood to their bike collection point and then will continue for 15.7km up the Knockmealdowns to the top of the Vee. At this point the elite participants can choose whether to scamper or walk up the loose stone ascent to the top of the Sugar Loaf. The sporty participants will have an equally amazing view awaiting them as they jog to the stunning Bealough, a hidden gem of a lake overlooking several counties.

After returning to the bikes competitors will remount and cycle to the historic and picturesque town of Lismore, home from home to the Duke of Devonshire. This is about 12.8km downhill. In Lismore, on the banks of the Blackwater, you'll find a kayak and paddle off downstream the 6.4km to the lovely village of Cappoquin. Then you run 6.4km (by road) back to collect your bike and point it towards the finish 14.6km away. Total distance...64.7km.

For more information and entries, visit the event website...http://www.waterfordadventurerace.com

Event Notice...MonsterMAC 2012 MultiSport Adventure Race - Sat 28th Apr 2012

The 2012 MonsterMAC Multi-Sports Adventure Race is coming up on Saturday, the 28th of April 2012 in Millstreet Country Park in Cork. Located in the Boggeragh Mountains to the south-east of of the town of Millstreet itself, it is within easy reach of participants in Cork, Kerry and Limerick.

There are three events on offer....

BabyMAC (20km):...Trail Run 3.5km, Road Bike 16km, Kayak ~400m

BigMAC SPORT (33km):...Trail Run 7.2km, Road Bike 25km, Kayak ~400m

MonsterMAC EXPERT (64km):...Trail Run 7.2km, Road Bike Leg 1 (17km) and Road Bike Leg 2 (27km) , Mountain Run 10km between leg 1 and 2 of the cycle route,
Kayak ~400m

Included in the race entry package for all levels are kayaks, paddles and buoyancy aids as well as a quality tech tee race top (ladies and gents sizes).

For more information and entries, go to the event website....... http://www.monstermac.ie

Please note that entry fee's increase after the 31st of March so if you are interested, enter now. All entries close on Thursday, the 26th of April 2012


Directions....The easiest way to access the park is via Millstreet itself. Look for the turn off at the eastern end of the town. It is approx 8 kms from here.

Update from the organisers...

MonsterMAC 2012

You may already be aware Fifty Three Degrees North are on board as 2012 race sponsor. 
 
RACE SIGN-IN
This will make it easier for those living in the Cork region to sign-in at their 53 Deg North Cork store between 12 noon and 9pm on Friday 27th April.
As an added bonus they will be giving away free Wigwam socks (RRP €15) to the first 150 to register in store.  Their Cork Store is located at Unit 7, The Cornmarket Centre, Paul Street, Co. Cork - 021 494 9804

If you cannot make that then you can sign-in on race day at the Millstreet Country Park from 8.30am until 9.30am for Expert and 10am only for Sport and Baby MAC so the Cork city sign in will allow you to arrive a bit later especially if you are doing the Sport or Baby MAC events!
At race sign-in you will collect your race tee-shirt, race number and timing chip.

RACE START TIMES
10 am MonsterMAC EXPERT race
11 am BigMAC SPORT race (wave for Elite and Intermediate)
11.30 am BigMAC SPORT race (wave for Joggers)
12 noon  BabyMAC race

Race briefing will be 15 minutes before each wave start

EVENT ON-LINE REGISTRATION
Final online registration closes at midnight on Wednesday 25th. No further entries accepted after this time so please get anyone you know that intends to enter to do so before midnight on Wednesday
 
ROUTES MARKED
The bike routes for all 3 races have already been marked if you want to get out there and get some practice this week.  Note that SPORT and BabyMAC running routes will only be marked out the day before the race. 
 The EXPERT Run Route in the Forest to the East of Musheramore has been also marked out. 
 
We hope your final training is going well and hopefully the website MonsterMAC SPORT and BabyMAC Training Programs have been proved useful for your preparations.

Your entry fee to the Millstreet Country Park on race day is already included in your registration fee - everyone else coming to support will pay a subsidised entry fee of €3 (normally €9 per person).  
Don't forget our post race party will be held on Saturday night in the Wallis Arms Hotel with complimentary nightclub entry for race entrants (keep your race number as your entry ticket).

Final race update will be sent again on Thursday when we have finalised the wave allocations and published the entry list.

We welcome your comments on our Facebook page (lots of stuff up there already) and we look forward to seeing you in Millstreet on the 28th.


Marie, Hilary and Paul

Your MonsterMAC Team