Achill ROAR Adventure Race

To enter this event you need to have current membership to ARI. 

If you are not a member already you can join here

You can use the code ACHILL to get a discounted membership price (€10)

ARI Membership is needed in order to have our Event Insurance cover this event

This Event is Volunteer Run and All Funds generated will be used for the development of Adventure Racing in Ireland and a portion will be designated for local charity causes so your support is greatly appreciated

Please enter early as event entry due to close on 31st August to facilitate Race Logistic & Event Planning

The event will have 3 courses - all Courses will start and finish at race HQ close to Keel beach & campsite.

Location of parking for Race HQ is at this link: Achill AR Race HQ Parking

Registration will be on Saturday Morning from 9.30am until 30 mins before race start time

Expert Start at 11.00am

Sport Start at 12 noon

Challenge Start at 1.00pm

Trail Shoes are Highly Recommended for the Sport & Expert Events - Mountain section will be rough and can be extremely slippy in sections.

For the Cycle Sections any bike (Road/ Hybrid/Mountain) can be used apart from TT bikes or bikes with aero bars.

E bikes are not generally permitted except with express prior agreement with organisers.

Entries before 31st August are guaranteed Tees are ordered in sizing to suit

Tees will be gender specific so please order accordingly

For the Overall ARI National Solo Series, the Sport & Expert race results will count as one of the 8 Races in the overall series

Course Details:

• Expert Course
• 60km - Designed to Challenge all athletes
• Typically 2.5 to 5 hrs Duration
• Start Time 11am
• Activities Involved: Trail Running (8k + 7k = Total 15km) and Road Biking (18k + 27K =Total 45km)
• Fully Marked Route & Race Route Details Provided in advance
  
  
• Sport Course
• 30km - Designed for Intermediates
• 1.4 to 3 Hrs Duration
• Start Time 12 noon
• Activities Involved: Trail Running (8k) and Road Biking (22k)
• Fully Marked Route & Race Route Details Provided in advance
  
  
• Challenge Course
• 18km - Designed for Beginners
• 1 to 2 hrs Duration
• Provisional Start Time 1.00pm
• Activities Involved: Trail Running (6k) and Road Biking (12k)
• Fully Marked Route & Race Route Details Provided in advance

Parking: There is plenty of parking at event HQ at Keel Beach close to campsite

Facilities: Cold showers are available at Beach Area - Hot Showers at Keel Camping for campsite residents. 

Water: There will be water available at the Race HQ area - Please bring your own water bottles for refill