Adventure Races
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TEAR Shamrock Adventure Race
The TEAR Shamrock AR is a traditional adventure race happening in the Barrow Valley and Blackstairs Mountains on the 16th March 2019 ( Paddies Weekend). The race is brought to you in conjunction with the outdoor adventure company Total Experience.
Teams of two or four are invited to take part in this 8-hour race involving mountain biking, trekking/trail running, urban Orienteering, a paddle on the scenic river Barrow and navigation throughout. This is a points race where each team picks up controls on four race stages.
Suitable for experienced AR racers and first-timers that may wish to try something new. We invite you all down to the Southeast to experience the scenery of this lovely part of Ireland.
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Stone Mad Running Festival
Stone Mad is a marathon event, with 5 different race distances: Ultra 60km, Marathon (well 43km!), Half-Marathon 10 mile and 10k. The route meanders along the flat and scenic banks of the River Barrow, starting and finishing in the picturesque town of Graiguenamanagh.