WAR: Wicklow Adventure Race - Adventure Racing Ireland

WAR Glendalough Video

admin — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 10:55:18 +0000

Just to whet your appetite, a video of the 2010 53 Degrees North WAR- Glendalough,

produced by Outsider Magazine.

Early Bird Entry for HellFire

admin — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:32:45 +0000

€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

HellFire Adventure Details

Start/Finish at Hillfire Woods
Run 3Km over the Hellfire Summit
Cycle 17K, Highest point Kilakee Viewpoint
Run 3Km, over the Hellfire summit

When will my WAR Adventure start?

admin — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:13:46 +0000

When will my wave be starting?

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

WAR 8am(advanced start), 8:15am (intermediate), 8:30am (beginner)
WAR-Sport 8:45am (advanced & intermediate), 9am (intermediate), 9:15am (beginner)
WAR-mini 9:30am, 9:45am.

Depending on numbers of entries in each course, the start times may vary somewhat.

Note the start times for Glenmalure & Powerscourt WAR: Wicklow Adventure Races are a little later in the morning

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.

WAR-Glendalough video

admin — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 11:01:55 +0000

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.

Entries for WAR 2012 Now Open

admin — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 12:30:06 +0000

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

WAR-Powerscourt Results and Photos

admin — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 06:28:58 +0000

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.

Race Course Updates

admin — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 14:34:09 +0000

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.

Race Briefing 53N WAR Powerscourt

admin — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 10:26:04 +0000

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!

Adventure Race Sign-on Thursday and Friday

Sign-on for WAR: Wicklow Adventure Race all day Thursday and Friday from 11am-8pm in 53 Degrees North Carrickmines store. See map below.

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Adventure Race Sign-on Saturday

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.

Download OSI Course Maps

For the WAR course

53N WAR Powerscourt Course 2011_Map1

53N WAR Powerscourt Course 2011_Map 2

For the WAR Sport Course

53N WAR Sport Powerscourt Course 2011

Entry prices going up-Enter Now

admin — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 11:51:10 +0000

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

admin — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 11:48:05 +0000

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