Distance:  68km (2 Stages, 2 Days, Stage 1 25km, Stage 2 43km)

Ascent: 2,190 metres

Descent: 2,190 metres

Race Format: 2 Day Stage Race

ITRA Points:  2

Female Course Record Clockwise: Stacia Broderick 8:13:00

Female Course Record Anti-Clockwise: Sinead Egan 7:54:01

Male Course Record Clockwise: Sean Meehan 6:11:23

Male Course Record Anti-Clockwise: Edward O'Connor 5:51:45

25km & 43km on 2 consecutive days – lowest combined time wins.

Day 1 – 25km Start @ 10:30. Finish Line Cut-Off @ 15:30

Day 2 – 43km Start @ 09:00. Finish Line Cut-Off @ 18:00

Any participant failing to finish within the cut-off time will not be eligible to start the next stage.

Aid Station with food and drinks at approximately the half-way point of the loop.

Route Overview:

Day 1 - 25km - Starting in Waterville, this day covers tracks, trails, beaches, fields and a few bits of tarmac too. Stunning views of Derrynane, Kenmare Bay, the Beara Peninsula, Ballinskelligs Bay, the Skelligs and Waterville along the way. With fast grassy ramps, technical single track and some leg screaming and lung busting climbs to challenge runners of all standards.

Day 2 - 43.2 km, 1,240m elevation anti-clockwise loop of the Kerry Way, starting in Waterville, heading south up over Coomakista, dropping down the Mass Path to Derrynane Beach, climbing back up to Eagle Hill (the highest point on the Kerry Way), dropping back down into Glenmore at the Eastern end of Lough Currane, ascending back up to Termons ridge to the North of Lough Currane and then finally returning to finish in Waterville village. A fully way marked route including rough mountainside, single track and tarred road. Stunning area of natural beauty, including majestic sea views, rugged mountain passes and foothills, lake and island vistas, and a fantastic 5km ridge run offering unparalleled views across Ballinskelligs Bay. Maps below.

Entry:

Cost of entry is €100.

Entry fee is non refundable and non transferable.

Full race day instructions will be emailed to entrants a minimum of 4 weeks before race day.

Included in entry fee:

GPS tracker and link to race tracking site.

Public liability insurance.

Wilderness first responder assistance.

Free parking.

Fully way marked route.

Branded finishers souvenirs.

Aid station food and refreshments.

Finish line food and refreshments.

Registration:

Saturday, May 1st 08:00 - 09:30.

YOU MUST BRING YOUR RUNNING PACK WITH YOU WHEN REGISTERING SO WE CAN ATTACH YOUR TRACKER.

Race number collection.

Completion of event disclaimer.

Rules:

Entrants must be over 18 years of age.

The official Kerry Way, national way marked route, must be followed as marked on the day.

No short cuts are allowed.

Runners will be required to cover the replacement cost of a lost or damaged tracker.

This is a LEAVE NO TRACE event, littering will result in disqualification.

Blocking of local access by crew/spectators will disqualify the associated runner.

Mandatory race kit:

A fully waterproof taped rain jacket.

Hat & gloves.

A fully charged mobile phone must be carried at all times.

GPS tracker provided by Waterville Trailrunning Festival.

Paper map of the route OR a GPS devise with the route loaded onto it.

Compass.

Whistle.

Survival bivvy or foil blanket.

First Aid Kit (containing a least 2 sticking plasters, 1 conforming bandage and 1 triangular bandage/sling)

Means to carry 500ml or more of water (bottle or reservoir).

ALL PARTICIPANT MUST CARRY THIER OWN KIT AT ALL TIMES. NO KIT CAN BE SHARED TO COMPLY WITH MANDATORY KIT REQUIREMENTS.

WTF 2027 EVENT INSTRUCTIONS 2 DAY

SIGN IN AND NUMBER COLLECTION:

@ The Lobster Bar & Restaurant, Waterville

08:30 - 09:30 Saturday, 1st May

Please ensure to bring 1 form of ID and your running pack (as we will need to attach your tracker) with you when signing in. You do not need to display your mandatory race kit when signing in, it will be checked at the start.

RACE START TIME:

10:30 Saturday, 1st May Day 1 @ Mick O’Dwyer Park, Waterville

09:00 Sunday, 2nd May Day 2 @ Mick O’Dwyer Park, Waterville

All participants must arrive no later than 15 minutes before the race start time for the final pre race instructions. Anyone arriving after the instructions have commenced will not be permitted to start.

START/FINISH:

The race will start and finish @ Mick O’Dwyer Park, Waterville

DROP BAGS:

No drop back facility in in place for this event.

RACE CUT-OFFS:

We have strict cut off times for all events. Any participant missing a cut-off will not be permitted to continue and if it is the day 2 cut-off that is missed the result recorded will be a DNF and no finishers medal will be awarded.

Day 1 Cut-off @ 15:30

Day 2 Cut-off @ 18:00

RACE RULES:

All entrants must be over 18 years of age on the day of the race.

The official Kerry Way, national way marked route, must be followed as marked on the day.

Race numbers can be worn front or back in any location provided the full number is clearly visible at all times during the race.

This is a LEAVE NO TRACE event, littering will result in disqualification and this rule will be strictly enforced through all races.

CREW SUPPORT:

Crew support is permitted on any national road, but is strictly prohibited on any trail or off-road sections. Please park responsibly if you are providing support as any cars blocking access or in breach of the rules of the road could result in your runner being disqualified from the event.

FINISHERS MEMORABILIA:

All finishers will receive a finishers medal at the finish line.

FOOD & REFRESHMENTS:

Snacks and refreshments such as water, tea, coffee, soup, fruit, sweet and savoury snacks will be provided after the finish for all participants. Directions will be provided on the day.

AID STATION:

There will be one aid station on the 43km loop on Sunday (Paul’s Halfway House) at 22km which will have water, tea, coffee, soup, fruit, sweet and savoury snacks. No drop bags are permitted at Paul’s Halfway House, any items left there will be eaten, drunk or disposed of by Paul himself. The start/finish area will also have an aid station with water, tea, coffee, soup, fruit, sweet and savoury snacks.

TOILETS, SHOWERS AND CHANGING FACILITIES:

Ladies and gents showers, changing rooms and bathrooms will be available to all participants at Waterville GAA grounds (approximately 300 meters from the start/finish area).

PARKING:

Free parking will be available at Waterville IRD Car Park and also Waterville GAA grounds (approximately 300 meters from the start/finish area).

AWARDS CEREMONY:

Medals will be presented at the finish line and a short awards ceremony for all of the festival events including trophy presentations to 1st Male and 1st Female will take place in The Lobster Bar, Waterville on Sunday, 2nd May @ 18:30.

MANDATORY RACE KIT:

A fully waterproof taped rain jacket.

A fully charged mobile phone must be carried at all times.

GPS tracker provided by Waterville Trailrunning Festival.

Paper map of the route OR a GPS device with the route loaded onto it.

Compass.

Whistle.

Survival bivvy or foil blanket.

First Aid Kit (containing a least 2 sticking plasters, 1 conforming bandage and 1 triangular bandage/sling)

Means to carry 500ml or more of water (bottle or reservoir).

ALL PARTICIPANT MUST CARRY THIER OWN KIT AT ALL TIMES. NO KIT CAN BE SHARED TO COMPLY WITH MANDATORY KIT REQUIREMENTS.

Route Map and GPX also displayed on this page.

Any questions, queries or clarifications please email us at wtf@runwtf.com 

Emergency contact phone number 0876595997 (please if you have general enquires send on an email rather than calling this number, thanks).

Kind Regards,

Simon

FULL FESTIVAL SCHEDULE:

Saturday, 1st May

08:00 - 09:30 WTF 25km & WTF 2 Day sign in and number collection @ The Lobster Bar & Restaurant, Waterville

10:30 WTF 25km & WTF 2 Day Stage 1 Start @ Mick O’Dwyer Park, Waterville

10:00 Finish Line Marquee/Aid Station (130km Drop-Bag Zone) Opens @ Mick O’Dwyer Park, Waterville

14:00 - 15:00 WTF 130km sign in and number collection @ The Lobster Bar & Restaurant, Waterville

15:30 Finish Line cut-off for WTF 25km and 2 Day Race Stage @ Mick O’Dwyer Park, Waterville

16:00 WTF 130km Start @ Mick O’Dwyer Park, Waterville

17:30 Paul’s Halfway House Aid Station Opens @ Glenmore School House (22km point on loop)

18:45 - 21:00 Casual gathering @ The Lobster Bar & Restaurant, Waterville

00:00 WTF 130km Loop 1 Cut-Off

Sunday, 2nd May

06:30 - 08:00 WTF 43km sign in and number collection @ The Lobster Bar & Restaurant, Waterville

08:00 WTF 130km Loop 2 Cut-Off

09:00 WTF 43km & 2 Day Stage 2 Start @ Mick O’Dwyer Park, Waterville

14:00 Paul’s Halfway House Aid Station Closes @ Glenmore School House (22km point on loop)

16:00 Finish Line cut-off for WTF 130km Ultra

16:00 WTF Kids Run @ Mick O’Dwyer Park, Waterville

18:00 Finish Line cut-off for WTF 43km and 2 Day Race Stage 2 @ Mick O’Dwyer Park, Waterville

18:15 Finish Line Marquee Closed @ Mick O’Dwyer Park, Waterville

18:30 - 18:45 WTF Awards Ceremony @ The Lobster Bar & Restaurant, Waterville

18:45 - 21:00 Casual gathering @ The Lobster Bar & Restaurant, Waterville