Gaelforce West
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About the race
Gaelforce West is an outdoor adventure event held on 12 June 2027 in the west of Ireland, with courses through Connemara and finishing in Westport. The event offers two race options that combine trail running, road cycling and in one race kayaking, and both include an ascent of Croagh Patrick.
Distances and formats:
- 68 km of cycling, running and kayaking including the summit of Croagh Patrick.
- 34 km of cycling and running including the shoulder of Croagh Patrick.
The longer route crosses varied terrain across Connemara and includes sections on water. The shorter route starts and finishes around Westport and takes in the ascent to the shoulder of Croagh Patrick before returning to the common finish area. The event material also references locations such as Killary Fjord as part of the region covered.
Entrants must be aged 18 or older. Published entry fees for 2027 are listed per person as EUR 128 for the 68 km race and EUR 107 for the 34 km race; those prices were shown as valid until 30 November 2026. The event description presents the races as endurance-focused courses across rugged terrain with a shared finish line in Westport. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
