Bucket List Races

29 Aug 2026

Since its inception in 2003 it has gained a reputation both nationally and internationally as the toughest half iron distance race on the Irish triathlon circuit. Traditionally staged in late August / early September, each year the event starts with a 1900m swim in the scenic Kenmare Bay. This is followed by an 83km cycle which takes competitors along the Wild Atlantic Way, from Kenmare out along the ring of Beara peninsula before going up and over it to the other side. This journey takes competitors over two category one climbs. Firstly, the Healy pass. On reaching the top you cross the county border from the northern Kerry half of the peninsula into the southern Cork side after just over 27km into the cycle. You now have to navigate your way down the other side with its 6 switch-switch back hairpins to test your tour de France style descending technique on what can only be described as Ireland’s answer to l’Alpe d’Huez’s 21 switch-backs. Continuing back down to the ring of Beara, through the small town of Adrigole, from here you continue on into Glengarriff. On this stretch of road, you will be treated to stunning views over Bantry bay with Sheeps Head, Whiddy Island in the background. You now face the Caha pass which will take you from Glengarriff back to Kenamre over the Caha mountains. This time at the summit the border from Cork into Kerry is marked by a dark tunnel (don’t be scared) some 150 meters long which takes you straight through the side of Baurearagh Mountain.With just over 60km of the cycle completed at this point another spectacular 6km descent awaits down into the village of Bonane. This town gets its name from Fionn Mac Cumhall, the legendary leader of the Fianna who had house here some 6,000 years ago (Both-Fhionáin or Fionn’s house, now anglicised to Bonane). The section of road here has been poor in recent years but Kerry county council have resurfaced it, so be careful not to take off, it’s like a runway now. From here it is a simple 14km mainly downhill TT back to T2. The bike course is 10km short of a ‘normal’ half iron event but ask anyone who has done it if they wanted any more. The recently updated 21km run course is almost as challenging as the cycle! It’s quiet country roads undulate along by the river Sheen before turning back and approaching Kenmare town over more hilly terrain. The final few kilometers of the race sweep downhill to the finish line in the heart of Kenmare town.

19 Sep 2026

Ireland's toughest mountain running and skyrunning event across the rugged Derryveagh Mountains. 55K, 30K, and 16K distances.

12 Sep 2026

Iconic open water swim in the stunning Killary Fjord. 750m, 2km, 3.9km, and 8km distances. Wetsuit and non-wetsuit options.

4 Sep 2026

Epic self-sufficient ultra-marathon tracing the 200km Kerry Way loop. Runners climb mountain passes and explore coastal trails. 200K, 101K, and 60K formats.

29 Aug 2026

Ireland's only full-distance triathlon: 3.8km swim in the Lakes of Killarney, 180km cycle along the Ring of Kerry, and full marathon run in Killarney National Park.

15 Aug 2026

IAU Bronze labelled 100-mile road race on Ireland's scenic west coast, tracing a loop through the spectacular Connemara landscapes starting and finishing in Clifden.

13 Aug 2026

4 full or half marathons over 4 consecutive days along the breathtaking Wild Atlantic Way of the Inishowen Peninsula.

1 Aug 2026

105-mile and 50-mile ultra following the National Famine Way canal paths from Dublin to Strokestown Castle. Flat, fast, historic route commemorating the 1847 famine walk.

10 Oct 2026

The most iconic triathlon on earth. The Big Island's lava fields, fierce heat and crosswinds test the world's best over the full distance. Qualify or nothing.

28 Aug 2026

The Holy Grail of trail ultra running. 171km and 10,000m of climbing around Mont Blanc, through France, Italy and Switzerland. The dream of every ultra runner.

8 Aug 2026

The world's toughest long-distance triathlon. A 4am ferry-start fjord swim, 180km brutal bike and a marathon finishing on a rocky mountain above the tree line. Black tee-shirt only for finishers.

1 Jan 2026

The Everest of swimming. 34km of cold, busy, tidal water between England and France. Only a few hundred people in history have completed it.