WAR & HellFire Adventure Races
€5 saving for the first 50 entries to the Hellfire Duathlon on March 31th. So the price is only €20.
This is a perfect warm-up for the WAR- Glendalough, which is 2 weeks later on 14th of April
Early Bird entry, Hellfire Adventure Duathlon
The proposed start times are listed in the FAQ section, but for clarity we’ve expanded the start times here in more detail.
14th April Glendalough WAR: Wicklow Adventure Race: The proposed start times are
Glenmalure WAR: Wicklow Adventure Race: The proposed start times are WAR 10am and WAR-Sport 11.30am.
Powerscourt WAR: Wicklow Adventure Race: The proposed start times WAR 10am, 10:15am, 10:45am and WAR-Sport 11.30am, 11:45am, midday.
Here’s a video thanks to Wicklow Tourism, which followed Susie Mitchell around the full 73km Wicklow Adventure Race course starting and finishing in Glendalough, but with stops along the way in lough Dan, Douce, the Sally Gap and Glenmacnass Waterfall.
Searching for a New Years resolution?
Well here it is, sign up for a Wicklow Adventure Race, get fit and feel good. There are 100 earlybird entries for WAR Glendalough at €49 (this earlybird rate is €6 below our 2011 earlybird rate, so we don’t expect them to last).
The dates for 2012 are:
Adventure Racing results from today’s 53N WAR: Powerscourt are on IrishTriathlon.com
Initial Adventure Racing Photos are on facebook and the Irish Triathlon & Adventure gallery here.
More photos and report will follow.
There are two small changes to Saturdays course: as the water level in Vartry Reservoir has dropped significantly Transition 2 (the Kayak transition point) will now be on the West side of the Reservoir, this doesn’t change the course just the point at which you climb into the kayak. Also the Sugar Loaf off-road run has been extended by 500m with no significant change in climb but improved views of Powerscourt estate and the city. It will be clearly marked and marshalled on the day.
Starting waves will be published tomorrow.
The day is almost upon us, here is the link to the RACE BRIEFING DOCUMENT which should answer all your questions in relation to the last Wicklow Adventure Race of the Season!
Sign-on for WAR: Wicklow Adventure Race all day Thursday and Friday from 11am-8pm in 53 Degrees North Carrickmines store. See map below.
Sign-on for WAR: Wicklow Adventure Race on race day will be from 8.30am to 10am in Powerscourt Estate at the start/finish area, just past the main house and garden centre.
53N WAR Powerscourt Course 2011_Map1
53N WAR Powerscourt Course 2011_Map 2
Sign up for the Powerscourt Wicklow Adventure Race
If you are thinking about taking on the challenge of the last Wicklow Adventure Race of the season: 53N WAR Powerscourt register now, as the entry fees will be changing to the higher priced late entry fee on Thursday at midnight. The cost for entering the Wicklow Adventure Race - 53N WAR Powerscourt from Friday morning the 16th of September will be €62 for WAR Sport and €72 for the longer WAR course.
It’s not always fun for your friends and family to come and stand around watching you running and cycling about the countryside at adventure races but for 53N WAR Powerscourt there is lots to keep people entertained. Here are just a few suggestions to entice them to join you on the day:
Powerscourt Waterfall
• Powerscourt Gardens offer visitors a sublime blend of formal gardens, sweeping terraces, statues and ornamental lakes with secret hollows, rambling walks and over 200 variations of trees and shrubs. There are two walks you can enjoy in the Gardens – a 40 minute walk and a 1 hour walk.
• The Museum of Childhood featuring Tara’s Palace is a favourite with children at Powerscourt. This beautiful 22 room palace took 20 years to build and shows extraordinary craftsmanship.
• Powerscourt Waterfall is 6km from the main Estate and is home to Ireland’s highest Waterfall. It is a vast parkland with woodland walks and lots of local wildlife – you might even spot a deer or two! Families can enjoy a picnic or a barbecue in this scenic spot.
• Powerscourt Garden Pavilion is filled with plants, garden furniture and great gift ideas and offers 25,000 sq. feet of pottering!
• Afternoon tea at the Ritz Carlton Hotel which is located within the Powerscourt Estate.
• For more information on Powerscourt Estate visit www.powerscourt.ie
Kayak practice for 53N WAR Powerscourt
To get some kayak practice in before 53N War Powerscourt Fitsquad are holding a training session this coming Saturday in Blessington. The POA is to start with a short jog though forestry and beach, followed by a 2km kayak and then onto the bikes for a tough cycle session. Check out our training page for more details.
Irish Triathlon
Wicklow Sport and Tourism
