Ultra Running Hub Castletownbere, Ireland · Saturday, May 16, 2026
Beara Way LITE
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2025 edition (70km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, May
Regional 2001-2020 average for May — NASA POWER, grid elevation 36 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 70km | 25 | Brendan Joy · 08:29:33 | Sarah Clarke · 08:47:20 |
28% of the 2025 field were women.
DUV results for the 2025 edition (70km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Course notes
- terrain This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
- gear With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 70 km of trail with 2,290 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 33 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 70 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 2,290 m of ascent to walk up.
- Headlamps A 13 h limit puts you out there after dark.
Overview
The Beara Way LITE is a 70 km trail race with 2290 meters of elevation gain, held in Castletownbere, Ireland. It has been run once, in 2025.
With 32.7 meters of climb per kilometer, this course has more climbing than 33% of 50-mile races. The 13-hour time limit means a cutoff tighter than 54% of 50-mile cut-offs, requiring a pace faster than 11.1 minutes per kilometer.
The race has had 25 finishers in its single edition. Its field size is bigger than 29% of 50-mile fields, and smaller than 71%.
Similar races
Other 50 mi trail ultras, closest in distance first.