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Beara Way Challenge

Name: Beara Way Challenge
Start: 2025-05-17
End: 2025-05-17
Location: Farrankeal

Farrankeal, Ireland • 17 May 2025

The Beara Way Challenge is a demanding half marathon held in County Cork, Ireland, covering 23.5 km with an ascent of 1100 meters. The race follows a new route starting near Castletownbere Town Centre, tracing the Beara Way walking trail and ascending Knockoura and Mish Kish mountains. Participants experience stunning sea views and challenging open mountain terrain. The course is fully marked, and runners must carry mandatory safety gear including waterproof clothing, a whistle, and a charged phone. The event is part of the Munster Half-Marathon League and limits entries to 100 runners, emphasizing safety and preparedness on this difficult mountain trail. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Ireland Farrankeal

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23 km

1100 m+

Beara Way Half Marathon 23.5 Km

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Trail runs nearby

Sunday Jul 6

Mangerton

Kerry - 25 km from Farrankeal

9 km

The Mangerton event, organized by the Irish Mountain Running Association, is a challenging mountain race set in County Kerry. Scheduled for July 6, 2025, participants will tackle a distance of 9.6 km with a significant ascent of 700 meters, navigating rough, unmarked terrain. Runners are required to..

Sunday Jul 27

3 Counties Trail/S. Luachra

Glencollins Lower - 6 km from Farrankeal

11 km

The 3 Counties Trail/S. Luachra is a running event organized by the Irish Mountain Running Association, taking place in County Cork. This moderate difficulty trail covers a distance of 11.5 km with an ascent of 300 meters.The route is fully marked, and participants are required to carry mandatory ge..

Fri - Sat Sep 5-6

Kerry Way Ultra

Killarney - 22 km from Farrankeal

60 km

101 km

193 km

The Kerry Way Ultra will take place in Killarney from Friday 5 September 2025 to Saturday 6 September 2025. You can run between 60 and 193 kilometers.

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Sunday Dec 14

Glanageenty Marathon

Glanageenty - 28 km from Farrankeal

42 km

The Glanageenty Marathon, set in County Kerry, is a challenging running event scheduled for December 14, 2025. Covering a distance of 42.20 kilometers, the marathon features a significant elevation gain of 1300 meters, making it suitable for experienced runners. The route is fully marked, and partic..

Sunday Dec 14

Glanageenty Half Marathon

Glanageenty - 28 km from Farrankeal

21 km

The Glanageenty Half Marathon, set in County Kerry, is a challenging running event featuring a distance of 21.10 kilometers with a moderate difficulty level. Participants will encounter a climb of 650 meters along a fully marked route. Runners are required to carry mandatory safety gear, including a..

Sunday May 10

MTC Macha

Killarney - 22 km from Farrankeal

47 mi

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