Event Description: Register here  https://www.sientries.co.uk/event.php?event_id=17095

The event will have 3 courses available

Course Details:

Expert Course – 63km – Designed to Challenge all athletes

Typically 3 to 6.5 hrs Duration

Provisional Start Time 10am (TBC)

Activities Involved: Kayak (2k), Trail Running (16km) and Road Biking (45km)

Fully Marked Route & Race Route Details Provided in advance

Sport Course- 32km – Designed for Intermediates/ Those looking for a good test

1.5 to 3.5Hrs Duration

Provisional Start Time 11am (TBC)

Activities Involved: Kayak (1.5k), Trail Running (9k) and Road Biking (21k)

Fully Marked Route & Race Route Details Provided in advance

Challenge Course – 18km – Designed for Beginners/ Newbies to Adventure Racing

1 to 2.5 hrs Duration

Provisional Start Time 12 noon (TBC)

Activities Involved: Kayak (1k), Trail Running (5k) and Road Biking (12k)

Fully Marked Route & Race Route Details Provided in advance

To enter this event you need to have current membership to ARI. 

If you are not a member already you can join here     https://www.sientries.co.uk/event_series.php?series_id=603

Parking: There is plenty of parking at event HQ at Keel Beach close to campsite

Facilities: Showers are available for small fee at campsite.

Water: There will be water available at the start/finish/ transition area – Please bring your own water bottles

KAYAK:- The Kayak section is on a small inland lake.

Kayaks provided are single & double sit on tops

Option to bring own kayak, paddle & buoyancy Aid – Please select this option at entry to allow management of kayaks

Kayak Drop (8.30 to 9.30am on Saturday morning only) at this link: Achill AR Kayak Drop Off Point

Kayaks, paddles & buoyancy aids left at lake at own risk at all times – Please ensure your property is marked with your name & race number.

Kayaks must be collected between 1.30 and 2.30pm only

 

Early Bird Rates only until 28th Feb 2026
Challenge	€64.00
	€69.00	(from 01/03/2026)
	€74.00	(from 01/07/2026)
	€79.00	(from 01/09/2026)
Sport	€69.00
	€74.00	(from 01/03/2026)
	€79.00	(from 01/07/2026)
	€84.00	(from 01/08/2026)
	€89.00	(from 01/09/2026)
Expert	€74.00
	€79.00	(from 01/03/2026)
	€84.00	(from 01/07/2026)
	€89.00	(from 01/08/2026)
	€94.00	(from 01/09/2026)

Click HERE To Register

https://www.sientries.co.uk/event.php?event_id=17095

Prizes:-

Details TBC

NOTE:- This Race is run on a voluntary basis by ARI members with local assistance

Emphasis will be placed on giving ARI Members great value for money and If any monies are raised then these funds will be for ARI member’s benefit and it is also hoped to contribute to some local charity cause in Achill

Note:- For Challenge Race only Spot Prizes are to be awarded to deter experienced athletes targeting this event

Expert Race	Sport Race	Challenge Race
Registration: Friday 11th – 16.00 to 21.00 Sat 12th  – 08.30 to 09.00	Registration: Friday 11th – 16.00 to 21.00 Sat 12th  – 08.30 to 10.00	Registration: Friday 11th – 16.00 to 21.00 Sat 12th  – 08.30 to 11.00
Race Start time 10.00	Race Start time 11.00	Race Start time 12.00

Mandatory Race Kit :

• Roadworthy bike – Note:- TT type or any bikes fitted with Tri bars are not permitted
• Waterproof Jacket
• Space blanket
• First Aid Kit including antiseptic wipes, field dressing, plasters, triangular bandage
• Mobile Phone in a waterproof case
• Bike Helmet
• Spare Tube, pump & tyre levers
• Bike lights mounted on the front and back of the bike – Flashing lights to be on at all times when on the bike

Event HQ Location at Keel Beach – Achill  – Click here for location

ENTRY LINK:- https://www.sientries.co.uk/event.php?event_id=17095