All routes are subject to change and you will be notified in advance or on the day.
Leg 1
Run | 5.2km
Route Overview: Start your adventure race at the Mountcharles Community Centre, run downhill past the Chapel, turning right, watch out for a very steep descent past the Hall Demesne wall. Enjoy the views of Donegal Bay as you turn right onto the shore road and make your way from the little pier, on past the big pier and get ready for the uphill past Salthill Gardens. Loop back right to Mountcharles.
Terrain: Tarmac side road.
Leg 2
Cycle | 23km
Route Overview: Pick up your bike at Gallagher’s Funeral Home Car Park, go along the shore road again and up the multiple Salthill hills, taking the 3rd right to take you past McMonagle’s Stone and down into Mountcharles. Leaving the village, you’ll head under the bypass and then turn left up a good hill towards Drumkeelan, reward yourself at the top with stunning views of the Bluestacks. You’ll turn right and head for Letterbarra. Turn right up the infamous Altadoo climb, then right towards Eddrim Glebe. Marshals will guide you through several junctions to take you on a network of quiet rural side roads, back to Mountcharles. Stay to the right of the red cones on the entrance to the Gallagher’s Funeral Home transition zone.
Terrain: Tarmac side roads, with some narrow sections with potholes & gravel.
Leg 3
Run | 500m
Route Overview: Drop your bike at Gallagher’s Funeral Home transition zone. Sprint (uphill!) for the finish at the Community Centre!
