by Harold McGuinness

Shore2Summit adventure race- what participants say

Thinking about taking on our Shore2Summit 3-event adventure race on 9th April but not sure what to expect? Here are some reviews from last year’s Shore2Summit to give you a taste of the real thing!

Fergal-Dohertyshore2summit-extreme_northFantastic location, the area has everything for Adventure racing, really testing course, had thoughts I should have done sprint but delighted now. Great marshalling and organisation and hospitality, thanks to all concerned. Fergal Doherty, Derry

What a Day – Never so happy to see a finish line but loved every minute of it. Colm McDonald, Belfast

Maire Toomey Shore2summitThank you to all who took time to organise the event and great marshalling, hospitality and fantastic atmosphere. Really enjoyed the day. Maybe a little more help at transition stations. Maire Toomey, Dublin

Course was scenic & breath-taking but also difficult, a true challenge. Post event food was an excellent choice, really healthy, filling and catering staff were brilliant. Cycle Inishowen bike hire were so professional and helpful with any need catered for. Carmel Fallon, Galway

A great event and well done to all involved. I’ll definitely be back next year, to beat my time. David Cullen

Tough testing course, excellent first race of the season and well worth a look at by all standards.  Brian Maher, Carlow

Claire Kenny Shore2SummitAll staff at event were great, very encouraging and professional at all times. Cycle Inishowen were so accommodating and helpful. Maybe more assistance on the rough terrain in case of breakdown. Claire Kenny, Galway

Shore2Summit is an Inishowen, Co Donegal adventure 3-race event, which takes place on Sat 9th April 2016. It’s a race for all abilities which involves: a 62k Extreme course, a 41k Sprint course, and a 23k Mini adventure course.  The 3 race distances have been choose wisely to reflect the correct balance of endurance for each fitness level. The 61k Extreme and 42k Sprint courses have won the acclaim of regular adventurers as easily matching anything else on offer in Ireland. The 23k Mini Adventure Course is also guaranteed to challenge and excite the Novice adventurer.

Best of all….the entire course is set in a true adventure race paradise, the snow topped Sliabh Sneacht mountains, multiple biking and running trails, surrounding hills, lakes and all encapsulated by truly amazing scenery. To sign up or find out more go to: https://extremenorthevents.com/shore-2-summit/

 

 

 

 

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 by Harold McGuinness

Inishowen adventure race event: Shore2Summit 9th April 2016

This year’s Shore2Summit 2016 extreme adventure race is set for Saturday 9th April, and if you missed the early bird rate, then check out our Leap into February Offer – 1 in every 12 go free. It’s a race for all abilities with a 62k Extreme course, a 41k Sprint course, and a 23k Mini adventure course.

This is an Adventure Race in a paradise setting, with the snow topped Sliabh Sneacht mountains surrounded by hills, trails, lakes and amazing scenery. The 3 race distances have been chosen wisely:  they reflect the correct balance of endurance for each race type, and they offer the option to team– up. This adds to the event’s appeal to all fitness levels, from Couch to 5K right up to the elite athlete.

Shore 2 Summit’s new home at the new Sliabh Sneacht Centre in Drumfries is a perfect base, offering showers and fantastic catering facilities for race finish. All race stages are out and back courses, and transitions are conveniently located only a few miles from the start.

The addition of a 23k Mini Adventure Course in 2015 has proved very popular while the Sprint and Extreme course won the praise of challengers due to the variety and Challenge, terrain and fantastic scenery on offered.

Extreme North FINISHING REWARDS rightly acknowledge the hard work you put into achieving your goal on the day. So apart from the euphoria of having achieved something you may have previously though impossible, you have the amazing medals, T shirts, hot food, prizes and a real banter and craic with like-minded adventurer. These vital elements combine to make Shore2Summit such a unique and unmissable adventure race, and will definitely put the capon an amazing achievement in an amazing day to send you home buzzing!

RELAY OPTIONS – Single discipline athletes can team up in the relay section to get a flavour of adventure racing, but be prepared to want to come back next year as a solo participant.

 

Click here to register now and find out more from: https://extremenorthevents.com/shore-2-summit/

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