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Beara Way LITE

Name: Beara Way LITE
Start: 2025-05-17
End: 2025-05-17
Location: Cork

Cork, Ireland • 17 May 2025

The Beara Way LITE is a challenging mountain running event taking place in County Cork, featuring a distance of 70 kilometers with a total ascent of 2,292 meters. The race starts and finishes at Castletownbere Town Centre, following the marked Beara Way route to Eyeries Village and back over Mish Kish mountain. Participants must carry mandatory gear, including a waterproof jacket, map, compass, and emergency supplies. Aid stations will provide refreshments and support along the route. The event emphasizes self-sufficiency, with no external crew support allowed, and has a limit of 100 entries. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Ireland Cork

Race information

Registration

70 km

2292 m+

70.00 Km

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

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