1. New to Adventure Racing?

Adventure Racing Ireland Launches Pathway for Beginner Adults

Beginner Adventure race training day Saturday 7th February 2026

Adventure Racing Ireland is inviting adult beginners and developing endurance athletes to take their first steps into adventure racing through a supported pathway aimed at building skills, forming teams, and entering the Adventure Racing Ireland Team Series.

This initiative is designed for people who are curious about adventure racing but may not yet have the experience, confidence, or a ready-made teammate. Whether you come from running, cycling, paddling, hillwalking, or simply enjoy outdoor challenges, this programme provides a welcoming entry point into the sport.

This training event will include mountain biking, foot navigation and map reading challenges and other activities. A schedule for the day and recommended kit list is provided below. All attendees should also bring a good packed lunch, thermos and other snacks for the day

Provisional Schedule of the day will be as follows:

• 09.30am:- Participants arrive at Event HQ ( check-in, gear-up & get bikes ready!)
• 10.00am:- Briefing for the Day
• 10.15am:  Biking (bike nav + basic Skills)
• 12.30am:- Return to HQ
• 12.30am – 1.00pm: Lunch Break
• 1.00pm – 2.30pm: Map Reading Skills Theory/Practical
• 2.30pm – 3.15pm: Orienteering (foot)
• 3.15 – 3.30pm  Swap to bikes
• 3.30 – 4.30pm –  MTB trails
• 4.30 – 4.45pm – Change
• 5pm – 5.15pm – Chat about what to expect if entering team race/pairing up, upcoming races etc

Parking available at Ballyhoura Mountain Bike Trail Centre car Park (€5 cost per car)

Location of Event HQ

To enter this training event you need to have current membership to ARI. If you are not a member already you can Join ARI Here 

2. Junior Adventure Racers Training Day 1

Ballyhoura, Co. Limerick February 7th.

Adventure Racing Ireland will coordinate a training day for junior adventure racers in Ballyhoura Mountain Bike Park on the 7th February 2026.

Expression of interest form

This training event is open to any young adventure racers based in Ireland ( from 16 to 25) and will form part of the national selection process for Irish teams to go to the junior world championships taking place in Québec, Canada, from 23–26 July 2026.

To enter this training event you need to be a current member of Adventure Racing Ireland. If you are not a member you can join as a junior member here. 

Junior athletes under 18 years of age must be accompabied by an adult on the day. This person should be available during the day if required.

This training event will include mountain biking, foot navigation and map reading challenges and other activities. A schedule for the day and recommended kit list is provided below. All attendees should also bring a good packed lunch, termos and other snacks for the day

Adventure Racing Ireland also invites expressions of interest from young endurance athletes to be considered for selection to represent Ireland at the Junior Adventure Racing World Championship. Click here to express your interest.

Provisional Schedule of the day will be as follows:

• 10am:- Participants arrive at Event HQ ( chech-in, gear-up & get bikes ready!)
• 10.30am:- Briefing for the Day
• 10.45am: Mountain Biking Skills Ride
• 12.15am:- Return to HQ
• 12.30am: Bike Repair and Bike Navigation Skills
• 1- 1.30pm: Lunch Break
• 1.30 – 2pm: Map Reading Skills
• 2.00 -> 3.15pm Navigation Trek
• 3.15 – 3.30pm  Short Break
• 3.30 – 4.30pm –  Orienteering
• 4.30 – 5pm – Review
• 5pm – Day Concludes

Parking available at Ballyhoura Mountain Bike Trail Centre car Park

Location of Event HQ

Recommended Kit:

• Mountain Bike
• Bike Helmet, spare tube, pump & tyre levers, bike lights mounted on the front and back of the bike
• Bike Map Holder RECOMMENDED only.
• Trail running shoes
• Change of cloths from biking to foot based activities
• Quality Waterproof Jacket and Overpants.
• Waterproof Map holder
• Mobile Phone in a waterproof holder or zip lock bag
• Back Pack
• Spare base layer
• Water + Snacks
• Good Lunch & Food ( for the day)
• Warm Clothing for after activities