The Beast for Ballyhoura is looking for volunteers on July 31st, August 1st, 2nd and 3rd to take on roles as marshals, time keepers and back up support to the race teams. If you would like to view the race action close up, please email Ballyhoura Fáilte
or telephone 063 91747.
The Beast of Ballyhoura Adventure Weekend takes place over the August Bank Holiday Weekend, Jul 30th–Aug 2nd 2010.
The event features the Beast of Ballyhoura Adventure Race, a uniquely Irish 36 hour non-stop race across the ancient & magical surroundings of counties Cork, Limerick & Tipperary. Mixed teams of four mountain run, bike, kayak, abseil, orienteer & shoot, navigating the best route to win. Prepare to meet your demons during this event designed to push each team to their limits. The Beast of Ballyhoura incorporates the 6th All Ireland Inter Services Challenge to unearth Irelands toughest service men and women.
The Blackrock Challenge is on Sunday August 2nd and covers a distance of 80km, 15km hill running followed by 65km mountain biking with navigation for markers along the way. The race is for people seeking for a tough challenge & incorporates 2,000 meters of height gain, all mountain terrain & significant proportions of cross country single track riding. Be prepared for river crossings, hike a bike & ‘Heartbreak Hill'.
The Ballyhoura Blitz is on Sunday August 2nd. The race is for individuals looking for the experience of adventure racing. The race will cover a distance of 30 Km consisting of a 10km hill run followed by 20km of mountain biking on the world class Ballyhoura Mountain Bike Trails. The race will involve some adventure terrain & competitors should be prepared to get wet.
For further information, contact
Ballyhoura Fáilte
Tel: 00353 63 91300
Email: info@ballyhoura.org
