IMRA Beara Way LITE 70K

🏃 Beara Way LITE – Munster Ultra League

📅 Date: Saturday, 16th May 2026
⏰ Start Time: 08:00
📍 Location: Castletownbere Town Centre, Cork
📏 Distance / Climb: 70 km / 2,292 m
⚠️ Difficulty: 9 – Difficult Terrain, >500 m ascent, ultra distance
🗺️ Route: Only major junctions marked, follows Beara Way Ultra Route to Eyeries and back over Mish Kish mountain
📡 GPS Allowed: Yes

🎒 Mandatory Kit (Level C – Advanced):

Waterproof jacket with hood & taped seams

Waterproof full leg cover

Hat or buff, gloves

Whistle

Charged mobile phone with emergency number

Foil blanket / bivvy bag

Water (≥500 mL) & emergency food

Map & compass

Race tracker & IMRA race number with next-of-kin info

💰 Entry: €60 – includes manned aid stations & drop bag service
⏰ Entry Opens: TBA (usually a couple weeks before event)

🏞️ Route Highlights:

Aid stations: Allihies (14.5 km & 44.5 km), Eyeries Village Hall (59.5 km) – stocked with drinks, sweets, snacks, toilets, first aid

Marshalls: Firkeel Gap Road Junction (25.5 & 36.5 km), Mish Kish descent (65 km)

No outside support crews allowed

Drop bags: 2 small personal bags allowed (Allihies & Eyeries)

Shops/pubs along route in Allihies & Eyeries

⏱️ Cut Off Times:

Start: 08:00

Eyeries Village Hall: 19:00 (11 hrs)

Finish: Castletownbere: 21:00 (13 hrs)