Ultra Running Hub Sneem, Ireland · Saturday, September 5, 2026
The Kerry Way UltraLite
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2025 edition (58km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, September
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 58km | 188 | Jamie O'Sullivan · 04:50:16 | Carol-Ann Eberle · 05:19:51 |
| 2024 | 58km | 158 | Enda O'Sullivan · 05:55:53 | Joanne Rice · 06:40:30 |
| 2023 | 58km | 146 | John Conway · 05:54:48 | Sorcha Loughnane · 05:17:51 |
| 2022 | 58km | 115 | Martin Crowley · 05:36:17 | Mags Dempsey · 06:23:06 |
| 2021 | 58km | 186 | Mickie Brennan · 05:43:51 | Ali Wylie · 06:15:40 |
| 2020 | 58km | 115 | John McKeogh · 05:03:50 | Laura O'Driscoll · 05:48:05 |
| 2019 | 57.5km | 54 | Robert Jankowski · 05:30:40 | Lianne van Dijk · 06:30:14 |
| 2018 | 58km | 46 | Barry Drennan · 05:51:16 | Sarah Enright · 06:21:49 |
| 2017 | 58km | 61 | Mark Doyle · 05:44:18 | Greeta Soderholm · 06:41:49 |
The field grew 19% between 2024 (158) and 2025 (188). 36% of the 2025 field were women.
DUV results for the 2025 edition (58km) — 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 58 km of trail with 1,360 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 23 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 58 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 1,360 m of ascent to walk up.
- Headlamps A 13 h limit puts you out there after dark.
Overview
The Kerry Way UltraLite is a 58-kilometer trail race in Sneem, Ireland, with 1360 meters of elevation gain. This gives it 23.4 meters of climb per kilometer, making it a hillier 50k race than 23% of its peers. The 13-hour cut-off means a pace of 13.4 minutes per kilometer, which is a tighter limit than 33% of 50k races.
With 9 editions run since 2017, the race typically sees a large field for a 50k event, drawing more runners than 90% of 2651 comparable races. The 125 € entry fee grants access to a course that runs concurrently with the longer Kerry Way Ultra.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.