An introduction to Gaelforce events
Gaelforce events explained
Welcome to Gaelforce events. Below you will find some brief information on each of our events which will help you to understand what each event entails and which one if not all are bast for you!
For more information on an individual event please visit the event homepage where further details on the event course, distance and discipline breakdowns, schedule etc can be found.
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Event Name |
Event Date |
Event Description |
| Gaelforce Trail Blazers - Details to be confirmed and available on the website soon. | 17th March 2012 | Event Type: Trail Run and Sea Kayak |
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Distance: Trail Run - 12km, Sea Kayak - TBC
Location: Nestled in between the Maamturks and Twelve Bens mountain range and the Killary Fjord, Connemara in Galway provides the stunning backdrop to these events. For more information on the event click through to the event pages here |
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| Gaelforce Connemara | 12th May 2012 |
Event Type: Multi Discipline - Run, Kayak, Cycle, Hill Climb |
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Distance: 32km
Location: Leenane, Co. Galway
Who should do this event: This event is an adventure challenge and is suitable as a challenging event in itself to those just starting adventure racing or a great training event for those taking on the full Gaelforce North or Gaelforce West. It will allow you to gage where you are in your training.
For more information on the event click through to the event pages here. |
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| Gaelforce North |
23rd June 2012 |
Event Type: Multi Discipline - Run, Kayak, Cycle, Hill Climb |
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Distance: Sprint 42km, Full 64km
Location:Gweedore, Co. Donegal
Who should do this event: This event has two distances. The shorter distance is for those who are starting out into adventure racing or are up for a personal challenge. The longer distance is more challenging and requires more training and preparation.
For more information on the event click through to the event pages here. |
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| Gaelforce West | 18th August 2012 |
Event Type: Multi Discipline - Run, Kayak, Cycle, Hill Climb |
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Distance: 67km
Location: Galway/Mayo - Finishes in Westport
Who should do this event: This event is achievable by everyone all it takes is preparation and training. Check out our training section of the site for info on training days available and plans etc to help you prepare.
For more information on the event click through to the event pages here. |
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| Gaelforce Turf Guy | 3rd November 2012 |
Event Type: Obstacle infused, teeth chattering, energy sapping fun run! |
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Distance: Approx 12km
Location: Killary Adventure Co, Leenane, Co. Galway
Who should do this event: Everyone! Get a group of friends, work mates, college friends, club members together and take on the toughest course Ireland has to offer.
For more information on the event click through to the event pages here. |
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