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Beara Way Ultra

Name: Beara Way Ultra
Start: 2025-05-16
End: 2025-05-16
Location: Farrankeal

Farrankeal, Ireland • 16 May 2025

The Beara Way Ultra is an extreme ultra-distance running event held in County Cork, Ireland, starting and finishing in Castletownbere town center. Covering 161 km with 5,500 meters of ascent, the fully marked route offers a challenging mountain running experience. The race features multiple aid stations stocked with refreshments and manned checkpoints where runners can access drop bags.

Support crews are allowed at main aid stations, and support runners can accompany participants from Glengarriff to the finish. Mandatory advanced kit includes waterproof clothing, navigation tools, emergency supplies, and communication devices. The event is part of the Irish Ultra Championships and provides a welcoming atmosphere with local hospitality. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Ireland Farrankeal

Race information

Registration

161 km

5500 m+

Beara Way Ultra

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

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Mangerton

Kerry - 25 km from Farrankeal

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193 km

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Carrauntoohil

Carrauntoohil - 39 km from Farrankeal

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Glanageenty Half Marathon

Glanageenty - 28 km from Farrankeal

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Glanageenty Marathon

Glanageenty - 28 km from Farrankeal

42 km

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