Gaelforce Connemara in partnership with John West is
opening up Connemara’s back yard for people keen to test their endurance and
adventure spirit. The event formerly known as Connemara Adventure Challenge
takes place on May 4th 2019 in Leenane, Co Galway.
Celebrating its 10-year anniversary the team at
Gaelforce have introduced a new distance to this stunning route. The new 27km
Mini distance offers the same magical scenery but skips the mountain. Making it
the ideal introduction for anyone wanting to venture into the world of
adventure racing.
The full 32km distance will see participants climb
on the foothills of the Maamturk mountains to an elevation of 342m.
Participants will explore Connemara by bike, foot and kayak taking in varied
views of this magical setting.
Gaelforce Connemara is one of the original Gaelforce
races and always a favourite. Bridget Gavin, who participated in the event
before taking on a role at Gaelforce says: ”It is my favourite of all the
adventure races and is definitely the one that got me hooked. Gaelforce
Connemara is a totally achievable race.” Her tip for any participants is:
“Don’t forget to stop every so often and look around!”
It is shaping to be a busy weekend in the locality
of Leenane with the Connemara Mountain Walking Festival on at the same weekend,
which makes it the ideal setting for a mixed group looking for an active Bank
Holiday weekend. There are also plenty of activities for all the family such as
the 2km looped Killary Coastal Park including a pit stop at the Misunderstood
Here, voted in the Top 10 of the world’s coolest food trucks by Lonely Planet.
Gaelforce Connemara is proudly supported by John
West who will offer a variety of protein options to refuel after the race.
In 2019 Gaelforce has teamed up with Jigsaw, the
National Centre for Youth and Mental health as their charity partner. As part
of the partnership participants can donate when registering for the event or
become an Everyday Jigsaw Hero and raise vital funds for the charity.
More details at https://gaelforceevents.com/en/connemara-adventure-challenge-connemara-adventure-challenge
