IMRA Beara Way LITE 70K

🏃‍♀️ Beara Way Éadrom — Ultra Trail Challenge 🏃‍♂️

📍 County: Cork
📅 Date: Saturday, 17th May 2025
🕗 Time: 08:00
⏱️ Time Limit: 13 hours

📏 Race Details

Distance: 70.00 km

Climb: 2292 m

Short Course: N/A

Difficulty: 9 (3,3,3) — Difficult terrain, >500m ascent, >10km

Race Marking: Major junctions only

GPS Allowed: Yes

League: —

🎒 Mandatory Kit – Level C (Advanced)

All runners must bring the following items to registration:
✅ Waterproof jacket with hood & taped seams
✅ Waterproof full leg cover
✅ Hat or buff
✅ Gloves
✅ Whistle
✅ Charged mobile phone (emergency number stored)
✅ Foil blanket / bivvy bag
✅ Minimum 500mL water capacity
✅ Emergency food
✅ Map of route/area
✅ Compass (or GPS with route downloaded)
✅ Head torch (if needed)
✅ Survival bag
✅ Tracker
✅ 2025 IMRA race number with next of kin details on back

Kit required on race day will be confirmed at registration. No kit = no race. Random checks possible.

📝 Entry Info

Entry Cost: €70

Entry Limit: 100

Entries Sold: 45

Entry Closes: Saturday 10th May 2025, 18:00

🗺️ Route Summary

Start/Finish: Castletownbere town centre

Route: Follows Beara Way (Ultra route) to Eyeries, returning via Mishkish Mountain

🛎️ Cut-Off Times

Eyeries Village (59.5km): 19:00 (11h)

Finish (Castletownbere, 70km): 21:00 (13h)

🥪 Aid Stations

Main Aid Points:

Allihies (14.5km & 44.5km)

Eyeries Village Hall (59.5km)

Additional Water Points:

Firkeel Gap (25.5km & 36.5km)

Mishkish descent stile (65km)

Food/Drinks: Tea, coffee, Coke, sweets, snacks

First Aid & Toilets: Available at main aid stations

💼 Drop Bags

Allowed: 2 small bags (max size: 40×20×25 cm – Ryanair style!)

Locations:

Drop 1: Allihies (14.5km & 44.5km)

Drop 2: Eyeries (59.5km)

Note: No valuables — bags may not return.

🍻 Shops & Pubs Along the Route

Allihies

Eyeries

🙅‍♀️ Crew Support

No external crew support permitted

🎖️ Volunteers

2 non-running volunteer roles required per year to qualify for annual prizes

Helpers welcome! Sign up via myIMRA

🏁 Prizegiving

Location: Castletownbere town centre, Co. Cork