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The Kerry Way Ultra Relay

This race edition

Race date
Date not confirmed for this distance
Race timezone
Timezone not confirmed
Edition status
Status not confirmed

Entry options

2026 edition

Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.

Decision summary

The Kerry Way Ultra Relay at a glance

Cut-off average pace
12:00/km

40:00:00 total limit divided by distance. Check gun/chip timing and intermediate limits; allow time for stops.

Typical conditions
13/100

Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast

Evidence depth
20 verified facts

Source facts available

Route details

Known course facts at a glance

Methodology →

The Kerry Way Ultra Relay has known course details for its relay race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.

Official distance
200 km
Terrain
Trail, Beach
Scenery
Countryside, Mountain, Parkland, Moorland, Desert, Waterfront, Coastal, Lakeside, Forest

Quick answers

What runners ask first

Where can I find the The Kerry Way Ultra Relay route map?

Use the official course links on this page for the organiser route page, map PDF or route download.

Official course links

What is the The Kerry Way Ultra Relay course like?

Underfoot, expect a trail course. The setting includes countryside and mountain. Eight official support-crew access points along the route.

Race character

Scenery

  • Countryside
  • Mountain
  • Parkland
  • Moorland
  • Desert
  • Waterfront
  • Coastal
  • Lakeside
  • Forest

Atmosphere

  • Wilderness
  • Scenic Tour
  • Destination

Terrain

  • Trail
  • Beach

Entry, logistics and records

Records and field

Field size
Capped at 500 participants total across the four events to minimise environmental impact (200 Ultra, 170 Lite, 100 Nite, 10 relay teams)
Field cap
10

Entry requirements

Entry status
Past event: The listed edition date has passed.
Cut-off
40:00:00

Course facts

Notable features
  • Eight official support-crew access points along the route
  • mandatory GPS trackers issued
  • mandatory gear check at registration
  • self-navigation following yellow Kerry Way waymarkers
  • no refunds or deferrals
  • Night sections pass through a Gold Tier International Dark Sky Association reserve, described as one of the darkest areas in the Northern Hemisphere
  • Teams of 2-6 (Non-Competitive) or 4 with at least one female (Competitive)
  • GPS tracker acts as the baton, handed over only at designated crew stops
  • capped at 10 teams

What are typical race-day conditions?

  • 27°CTypical temperature
  • 16 kphTypical wind
  • 9 mmTypical rainfall
  • 13Favourability /100
Typical conditions for the race date and locality, warmer than the endurance-optimal window. These are climatological norms, not a forecast, and are shared across every distance at this event.