Beara Way LITE

Race completed

70 km Distance

2,290 m Climbing

6.9 Grit · Hardcore

51.6515° N, 9.9103° W © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 33 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.

Time limit 13 hours 11:09 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. About average for a 50 mi. Measured against 446 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~25 Small. Long stretches with nobody in sight.

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

Daytime high 13°C

Night low 10°C

Rainfall Showers likely

Daylight 15 h 38 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for May — NASA POWER, grid elevation 36 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.

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👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

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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.