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The Course

The breakdown of discipline distances within the event is as follows:

1	Running/Walking:	21km Approx
2	Cycling:	45.5km Approx
3	Kayaking:	1km Max

The detailed breakdown, nature and sequence of activity is as follows:

1	Stage 1: Beach, Trail and Road Run You will get mucky and wet on the trail run.		13km
2	Stage 2: Kayaking across Killary Harbour Your feet will get wet unless you are very very careful!!		1km
3	Stage 3: Trail and Road Run This section is running through a bog. You are definitely going to get mucky and wet.		3.5km
4	Stage 4: Cycling There are steep sections involved in this route. When descending the steep hills please do so slowly so as to avoid an accident. There are sharp corners and small country roads on the route.		33.5km
5	Stage 5: Mountain Run/Hike Croagh Patrick – the top section of this mountain has a lot of loose stones so please take care when on this section. There is a cut off time on the Reek - if you do not reach the transition here by 15.30, you will not be allowed to ascend and you will be short coursed back to Westport.		4.5km
6	Stage 6: Cycling Always obey the rules of the road. There is an off road trail section that is 2 km long here. Once you come off this there is a steep downhill section on a small road. Please take care on this section and watch out for traffic and fellow competitors. You will cycle on to the end of Westport quay where you will drop you bike and jog to the finish line.		12km

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