Cavan Kayakarun Adventure Race
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Cavan Kayakarun Adventure Race (2026)
The Cavan Kayakarun is a community-run, non-profit adventure race held at Gallonray House, Maudabawn, Cootehill, County Cavan. The 2026 edition marks the event's 16th year and it forms part of the Adventure Race Ireland National Solo AR Series. The event uses local roads, lakes and laneways, with transitions and race headquarters at Gallonray House.
The full CKR Challenge follows a five-stage multisport route combining road running, road cycling and lake kayaking. The course includes kayaking around two crannogs at Lough Barnagrow and cycling through the drumlins of east Cavan. Categories include Open, Veteran (over 40), Masters (over 50), Super-Masters (over 60) and Relay Team of 3 (single timing chip).
CKR Challenge distances:
- 4 km run on tarmac
- 16 km cycle to Lough Barnagrow
- 1.5 km kayak loop around two crannogs
- 18 km cycle back to race HQ
- 4 km run to finish
CKR Petite (16–18 year old / beginner) distances:
- 1 km run
- 16 km cycle
- 1.5 km kayak
- 5 km cycle
- 1 km run
Entry fees are published for the Challenge and Petite formats, with team and individual options. Organizers recommend prior experience in sit‑in kayaking, road running of at least 5 km and road cycling with a helmet. A water safety team and local sub aqua support are present on the lake. The event provides competitor food, a finishers medal, a cycling T-shirt and race prizes, including a recorded-course prize for beating existing overall records. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
