43km


43km Ultra Marathon
Sunday, May 5th 2024
REGISTRATION CLOSED

Distance: 43.2km
Ascent: 1,240 metres
Descent: 1,240 metres
Race Format: Single Day, Single Loop Race - fastest runner wins.
ITRA Points: 1

Direction is Clockwise.
Race starts at 10:00 on Sunday, May 5th 2024.
Finish line cut off at 18:00.

Route Overview:
A 43.2 km, 1,240m elevation loop of the Kerry Way, starting in Waterville, continuing along the northern side of Lough Currane, crossing the hills at the eastern end of the Lake, ascending Eagle Hill, dropping down to the shore in Derrynane and back around through the saddle by Coomakista to finish in Waterville. A fully way marked route including rough mountainside, single track and tarred road. Stunning area of natural beauty, including majestic sea views, rugged mountain passes and foothills, lake and island vistas, and a fantastic 5km ridge run offering unparalleled views across Ballinskelligs Bay. Map below.

Entry:
Cost of entry is €80.
Entry fee is non refundable and non transferable.
Full race day instructions will be emailed to entrants a minimum of 4 weeks before race day.

Included in entry fee:
GPS tracker and link to race tracking site.
Public liability insurance.
Wilderness first responder assistance.
Free parking.
Fully way marked route.
Branded finishers souvenirs.
Finish line food and refreshments.

Registration:
Saturday, May 4th 15:00 - 17:00 and Sunday, May 5th 08:30 - 09:30.
YOU MUST BRING YOUR RUNNING PACK WITH YOU WHEN REGISTERING SO WE CAN ATTACH YOUR TRACKER.
Race number collection.
Completion of event disclaimer.

Rules:
Entrants must be over 18 years of age.
The official Kerry Way, national way marked route, must be followed as marked on the day.
No short cuts are allowed.
Runners will be required to cover the replacement cost of a lost or damaged tracker.
Race number must be worn in a clearly visible position throughout the race.
This is a LEAVE NO TRACE event, littering will result in disqualification.
Blocking of local access by crew/spectators will disqualify the associated runner.

Mandatory race kit:
A fully waterproof taped rain jacket.
Hat & gloves.
A fully charged mobile phone must be carried at all times.
GPS tracker provided by Waterville Trailrunning Festival.
Paper map of the route OR a GPS devise with the route loaded onto it.
Compass.
Whistle.
Survival bivvy or foil blanket.
First Aid Kit (containing a least 2 sticking plasters, 1 conforming bandage and 1 triangular bandage/sling)
Means to carry 500ml or more of water (bottle or reservoir).
Route information - (to download gpx file please click the more info link to go to TraceDeTrail.com)
PARTICIPANTS

Adriaan Louw
Adrian D'Enrico
Aidan O'Connell
Aileen Field
Alan Russell
Alexandre Cergneux
Andrew Carroll
Andrew Cleary
Andrew Mendelson
Aneta Sabadasz
Annette Leahy
Antoine Oudin
Barry Griffin
Bernice Booth
Blaine Lyne
Brandon Visser
Brendan Galvin
Bryan Bird
Carla Royer
Cecilia Carolini
Chloe Walters
Claude Farison
Colin Clancy
Colin Holmes
Colum O Bric
Conor Harbison
Corentin Beaumal
Cyril Perrin
Damien O'Callaghan
Darren Brewer
Daryl Mossop
David O Farrell
David deBarra
David Murphy
David Sheehan
David Yelverton
Declan O'Sullivan
Delphine Pilot
Derek Walsh
Derry Tierney
Desmond Broaders
Don O'Brien
Dylan Kehoe
Éanna Whelan
Eavan Long
Eimear McMahon
Elaine Nic Reamoinn
Elizabeth McIntyre
Emmett Doolan
Eoghan Devins
Eoin ONeill
Erin Lyttle
Ettore Varoni
Eva Grace
Evan Dillon
Finn Gormley
Fran Carroll
Garry Hall
Gavan Duffy
Gavin Higgins
Ger Menihane
Gregory Thompson
Harry O Farrell
Hugh Butler
Ian Lordan
Ide Kelleher
Jaime O’Doherty
James Coade
Jean-Matthieu Schaffhauser
Jessica Carreau
Jill Walker
John Healy
John Mac Anespie
Johnny Garrett
Joshua Grobbelaar
Julia Palma
Justine Keohane
Kasia Bukowska
Katherine Ravensdale
Keith Comiskey
Kevin Lewis
Kevin Campion
Kevin Griffin
Kevin O'Regan
Konstantin Kocura
Lea Belackova
Leigh-Ellen Keating
Lisa Nolan
Lisa Quirke
Loic Philippe
Loretto OSullivan
Lorraine Horan
Louise Keogh
Margaret Hassett
Marta Veltensone
Martin Crowley
Martin Nash
Martina Moloney
Mary Ellen Sheehan
Michael O'Donoghue
Mick Donegan
Miriam O'Connor
Natalie Bond
Niamh Abeyta
Olivier Malet
Owen Hughes
Paddy Roche
Paddy Ryan
Pat Sheehan
Patricia Duffy
Patrick Kelleghan
Patrick Kissane
Patrick Irwin
Paul Flynn
Paul O’Riordan
Peter Gilley
Peter Kubecka
Rachel Ormrod
Ray Chambers Curtin
Ray Smith
Regina Sheehan
Rian Gallagher
Richard Ryan
Robin Verhellen
Rodrigo Cuevas Arenas
Rory Leadbetter
Sarah Susuico
Shane Conneely
Simon Zekaria
Stephen Bailey
Stephen Kelleghan
Stephen Young
Steven Madamba
Stijn Gerritsen
Terence O Sullivan
Terry Mcsweeney
Tim Clarke
Walter McConnell
William Brock
Wojciech Bierowski
WTF 2024 EVENT INSTRUCTIONS 43KM
 
SIGN IN AND NUMBER COLLECTION:
@ The Lobster Bar & Restaurant, Waterville
16:00 – 17:00 Saturday, 4th May
08:30 – 09:30 Sunday, 5th May
 
Please ensure to bring 1 form of ID and your running pack (as we will need to attach your tracker) with you when signing in. You do not need to display your mandatory race kit when signing in, it will be checked at the start.
 
RACE START TIME:
10:00 Sunday, 5th May @ Mick O’Dwyer Park, Waterville
All participants must arrive no later than 09:45 for the final pre race instructions. Anyone arriving after the instructions have commenced will not be permitted to start.
 
START/FINISH:
The race will start and finish @ Mick O’Dwyer Park, Waterville

DROP BAGS:
No drop bag facility is in place for this event.

RACE CUT-OFF:
We have strict cut off times for all events and if it is missed the result recorded will be a DNF and no finishers medal will be awarded.
Finish Line Cut-off 18:00 (8 Hours).
 
RACE RULES:
All entrants must be over 18 years of age on the day of the race.
The official Kerry Way, national way marked route, must be followed as marked on the day.
Race numbers can be worn front or back in any location provided the full number is clearly visible at all times during the race.
This is a LEAVE NO TRACE event, littering will result in disqualification and this rule will be strictly enforced through all races.

CREW SUPPORT:
Crew support is permitted on any national road, but is strictly prohibited on any trail or off-road sections. Please park responsibly if you are providing support as any cars blocking access or in breach of the rules of the road could result in your runner being disqualified from the event.

FINISHERS MEMORABILIA:
All finishers will receive a finishers medal at the finish line.
 
FOOD & REFRESHMENTS:
Snacks and refreshments such as water, tea, coffee, soup, fruit, sweet and savoury snacks will be provided after the finish for all participants. Directions will be provided on the day.

AID STATION:
There will be one aid station (Paul’s Halfway House) at 22km which will have water, tea, coffee, soup, fruit, sweet and savoury snacks. No drop bags are permitted at Paul’s Halfway House, any items left there will be eaten, drunk or disposed of by Paul himself. The start/finish area will also have an aid station with water, tea, coffee, soup, fruit, sweet and savoury snacks.
 
TOILETS, SHOWERS AND CHANGING FACILITIES:
Ladies and gents showers, changing rooms and bathrooms will be available to all participants at Waterville GAA grounds (approximately 300 meters from the start/finish area).
 
PARKING:
Free parking will be available at Waterville IRD Car Park and also Waterville GAA grounds (approximately 300 meters from the start/finish area).
 
AWARDS CEREMONY:
Medals will be presented at the finish line and a short awards ceremony for all of the festival events will take place in The Lobster Bar, Waterville on Sunday, 5th May @ 18:15.
 
MANDATORY RACE KIT:
A fully waterproof taped rain jacket.
A fully charged mobile phone must be carried at all times.
GPS tracker provided by Waterville Trailrunning Festival.
Paper map of the route OR a GPS devise with the route loaded onto it.
Compass.
Whistle.
Survival bivvy or foil blanket.
First Aid Kit (containing a least 2 sticking plasters, 1 conforming bandage and 1 triangular bandage/sling)
Means to carry 500ml or more of water (bottle or reservoir).
ALL PARTICIPANT MUST CARRY THIER OWN KIT AT ALL TIMES. NO KIT CAN BE SHARED TO COMPLY WITH MANDATORY KIT REQUIREMENTS.

Route Map and GPX also displayed on this page.

Any questions, queries or clarifications please email us at wtf@runwtf.com 
 
Emergency contact phone number 0876595997 (please if you have general enquires send on an email rather than calling this number, thanks).
 
Kind Regards,
 
Simon

FULL FESTIVAL SCHEDULE:
 
Friday, 3rd May
17:00 - 19:00 WTF 130km sign in and number collection @ The Lobster Bar & Restaurant, Waterville
17:00 - 19:00 WTF 2 Day sign in and number collection @ The Lobster Bar & Restaurant, Waterville
19:00 - 21:00 Casual meet & greet @ The Lobster Bar & Restaurant, Waterville
 
Saturday, 4th May
06:00 - 06:30 WTF 130km sign in and number collection @ The Lobster Bar & Restaurant, Waterville
06:30 Finish Line Marquee/Aid Station (130km Drop-Bag Zone) Opens @ Mick O’Dwyer Park, Waterville
07:00 WTF 130km Start @ Mick O’Dwyer Park, Waterville
07:30 - 08:30 WTF 2 Day sign in and number collection @ The Lobster Bar & Restaurant, Waterville
08:30 Paul’s Halfway House Aid Station Opens @ Glenmore School House (22km point on loop)
09:00 WTF 2 Day Start Day 1 @ Mick O’Dwyer Park, Waterville
15:00 - 17:00 WTF 43km & 25km sign in and number collection @ The Lobster Bar & Restaurant, Waterville
15:00 WTF 130km Loop 1 Cut-Off @ Mick O’Dwyer Park, Waterville
17:30 WTF 2 Day Race Day 1 Cut-Off @ Mick O’Dwyer Park, Waterville
19:30 - 21:30 The Trail Running Film Festival Screening @ Tech Amergin, Waterville
23:00 WTF 130km Loop 2 Cut-Off
 
Sunday, 5th May
03:30 Paul’s Halfway House Aid Station Closes @ Glenmore School House (22km point on loop)
07:00 Finish Line cut-off for WTF 130km Ultra
08:00 Finish Line Marquee/Aid Station Closes @ Mick O’Dwyer Park
08:30 - 09:30 WTF 43km & 25km sign in and number collection @ The Lobster Bar & Restaurant, Waterville
09:00 WTF 2 Day Start Day 2 @ Mick O’Dwyer Park, Waterville
10:00 WTF 43km Start @ Mick O’Dwyer Park, Waterville 
10:30 WTF 25km Start @ Mick O’Dwyer Park, Waterville 
10:30 Paul’s Halfway House Aid Station Opens @ Glenmore School House (22km point on loop)
12:30 Finish Line Marquee Opens @ Mick O’Dwyer Park, Waterville
14:30 Paul’s Halfway House Aid Station Closes @ Glenmore School House (22km point on loop)
15:30 Finish Line cut-off for WTF 25km Race
16:00 WTF Kids Run @ Mick O’Dwyer Park, Waterville
17:30 WTF 2 Day Race Day 2 Cut-Off @ Mick O’Dwyer Park, Waterville
18:00 Finish Line cut-off for WTF 43km Race
18:15 Finish Line Marquee Closed @ Mick O’Dwyer Park, Waterville
18:15 - 18:45 WTF Awards Ceremony @ The Lobster Bar & Restaurant, Waterville
18:45 - 21:00 Casual meet & greet @ The Lobster Bar & Restaurant, Waterville
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