The Killarney Adventure Race takes place on Saturday 6th October and is a multi-sport event, comprising running, hiking, cycling and kayaking. There are three different route options, 67km, 57km, or 25km, to suit all levels, and people can enter in teams.  The race takes place against the spectacular backdrops of Ireland’s highest mountain range the MacGillcuddy Reeks, and the route encompasses some of the most dramatic, breath-taking and remote scenery in the world, including the Gap of Dunloe, the Black Valley, ring of Kerry, Molls Gap, Torc waterfall, Lakes of Killarney, Devils punch bowl, Mangerton Mountain and Muckross House.

 

Nite is a renowned British watch brand and manufacturer of well-designed adventure sports watches, used by people who require and insist on precision time-keeping, no matter what the conditions. All Nite watches feature self-powered lighting (GTLS), making them highly visible and ideal for tough, dangerous and demanding environments.

 

The race will provide some of the most challenging and scenic terrain for outdoor adventurers and sports enthusiasts. Roger Green, founder of Nite Watches commented: “This is a fantastic event and we are extremely proud to be involved. Our watches are used by some of the UK’s top adventurers and have featured in expeditions from the Arctic to the Sahara. The Helly Hansen Killarney Adventure Race will help highlight our brand to a perfect core demographic - people who have the real spirit of adventure and love to push themselves against the elements. I for one cannot wait to take part in the race with my team”

 

For further details on Nite watches go to www.nitewatches.com

 

For all the race information and online registration see www.killarneyadventurerace.ie