Where can I find the The Kerry Way Ultra route map?
Use the official course links on this page for the organiser route page, map PDF or route download.
Official course linksThe Kerry Way Ultra Ultramarathon
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 Ultramarathon at a glance
- Cut-off average pace
- 12:00/km
- Typical conditions
- 13/100
- Evidence depth
- 48 verified facts
40:00:00 total limit divided by distance. Check gun/chip timing and intermediate limits; allow time for stops.
Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast
Source facts available
Route details
Known course facts at a glance
The Kerry Way Ultra Ultramarathon has known course details for its ultramarathon race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.
- Official distance
- 200 km
- Terrain
- Trail, Mixed, Beach
- Scenery
- Mountain, Countryside, Parkland, Moorland, Desert, Waterfront, Coastal, Lakeside, Forest
Quick answers
What runners ask first
How hilly is the The Kerry Way Ultra?
The The Kerry Way Ultra is described as mountainous. The course listing puts the climb at 4,714 m.
Where does the The Kerry Way Ultra route go?
The The Kerry Way Ultra route starts at UltraLite starts at Sneem Community Centre, Sneem (≈58km to Killarney finish) and finishes at Killarney Racecourse, Ross Road, Killarney. Underfoot, expect mixed: mountain passes, green trails, boggy ground, wire-covered sleepers, country roads and a minimum of main road. It passes Killarney National Park, Lord Brandon's Cottage, Black Valley, Glencar and Glenbeigh. Eight official support-crew access points along the route.
What should runners know on race day for the The Kerry Way Ultra?
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Race character
Scenery
- Mountain
- Countryside
- Parkland
- Moorland
- Desert
- Waterfront
- Coastal
- Lakeside
- Forest
Atmosphere
- Wilderness
- Scenic Tour
- Destination
Terrain
- Trail
- Mixed
- Beach
- Elevation character
- Mountainous
- Technicality
- Moderate
- Source-stated ascent
- 4,714 m
- Net elevation
- 0 m
Entry, logistics and records
Records and field
- Men's course record
- 22:25:44 (John McKeogh)
- 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
- 200
Entry requirements
- Entry status
- Past event: The listed edition date has passed.
- Cut-off
- 40-hour limit (6am Intermediate early start); 36-hour limit (10am Expert late start)
- Qualification status
- No ballot; entry requires prior qualifying ultra/marathon experience per organiser. Self Navigation, self Supported between crew points.
- Prior experience
- 2 marathons OR 1x 50-mile ultra OR 1x 100k ultra in the previous calendar year
Race day logistics
- Aid stations
- 8
Access and course status
- Start
- UltraLite starts at Sneem Community Centre, Sneem (≈58km to Killarney finish)
- Finish
- Killarney Racecourse, Ross Road, Killarney
Course facts
- Course type
- Point To Point
- Surface
- Mixed: mountain passes, green trails, boggy ground, wire Covered sleepers, country roads and a minimum of main road
- Landmarks
- Killarney National Park, Lord Brandon's Cottage, Black Valley, Glencar, Glenbeigh, Waterville, Caherdaniel, Sneem, Kenmare
- 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
What are typical race-day conditions?
- 27°CTypical temperature
- 16 kphTypical wind
- 9 mmTypical rainfall
- 13Favourability /100