Just to whet your appetite, a video of the 2010 53 Degrees North WAR- Glendalough,
produced by Outsider Magazine.
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Entries for WAR 2012 Now Open 0
December 13th, 2011
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:
WAR Glendalough -APRIL 14th
WAR Glenmalure -JULY 28th
WAR Powerscourt -SEPTEMBER 22nd
Race Course Updates 0
September 20th, 2011
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.
Entry prices going up-Enter Now 0
September 14th, 2011
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.
Entertainment for your support at the Powerscourt Wicklow Adventure Race 0
September 12th, 2011
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 Training with Fitsquad 1
September 7th, 2011
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.
On Course Training with Fitsquad 3
August 15th, 2011
Adventure Racer Amy Jane Lawrence from Fitsquad has a plan to get us prepared for WAR. FitSquad are running a series of on course training sessions for the Wicklow Adventure Race at Powerscourt. Even if you are not sure whether adventure racing is for you, and just want to find out what it’s all about, you can come along to one of the training days to check it out.
The 3 sessions dates are :
Sunday August 28th Powerscourt 10am – 1pm)
Saturday September 3rd (Location & Time TBC)
Saturday September 10th (Location & Time TBC) Kayaking date
Paul Mahon testing the course 0
August 10th, 2011
Paul Mahon, Wicklow Adventure Race
Tip top Irish adventure racer Paul Mahon has been checking out Stage 5 of the WAR Powerscourt cycle course. Here is a link to his Garmin course route so you can compare notes on his performance! Can you do better?
All Early Bird Places Sold Out 0
August 8th, 2011
WAR Powerscourt Early Bird Places Sold Out
Get your name down now for the challenge of the year: 53N WAR Powerscourt!
Only 23 Early Bird Places left for Powerscourt 0
July 27th, 2011
Wicklow Adventure Race Powerscourt -Early Birds
WAR Powerscourt is set to be one of the most spectacular races of the season. With only 23 early bird places left you better register soon!
