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The Kerry Way Ultra

Trail Running covering 58 km to 200 km with up to 5,100 m D+ in Killarney (Kerry, Ireland)

LocationKillarney, Kerry, IrelandShow on map(52.0599° N, 9.5044° W)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +7,600 m

The Kerry Way Ultra is an endurance sporting event in Killarney, Kerry, IE focused on Trail Running. It is part of UTMB Index Races. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, Mountain, Relay, Multi-Day.

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Kerry Way Ultra Relay (200 km, +7,600 m D+), Kerry Way Ultra (193 km, +5,100 m D+), Kerry Way UltraNite (93 km, +2,455 m D+), and Kerry Way UltraLite (58 km, +1,346 m D+). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (kerrywayultra.com).

Official website
The Kerry Way Ultra in Killarney (Work: "Eindrücke aus dem Wicklow Mountains Nationalpark3", Photo: Ticketautomat, License: CC BY-SA 2.5, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Eindrücke aus dem Wicklow Mountains Nationalpark3" · Photo: Ticketautomat · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 2.5
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

Nature & Off-RoadMountainRelayMulti-DayHigh AltitudeForest

Races & distances (4)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Kerry Way Ultra RelayTrail Running200 km+7,600 m1,150 m - 4,342 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Kerry Way UltraTrail Running193 km+5,100 m1,153 m - 3,295 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Kerry Way UltraNiteTrail Running93 km+2,455 m1,156 m - 2,187 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Kerry Way UltraLiteTrail Running58 km+1,346 m1,159 m - 1,724 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
200 km
Elevation gain
+7,600 m D+
Elevation loss
-7,600 m D-
Altitude range
1,150 m - 4,342 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
7.6 % / 13.7 %
Course format
Loop course
200 km+7,600 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N255075100125150175FS52.0599° N, 9.5044° W

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 1,150 m to 4,342 m above sea level (+7,600 m D+, -7,600 m D-)

Peak: 4,342 m·at 85.1 km·Ø 7.6 %
1,150 m2,214 m3,278 m4,342 m0 km40 km80 km120 km160 km200 km4,342 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does The Kerry Way Ultra take place?

The Kerry Way Ultra takes place in Killarney, Kerry, IE (start area at coordinates 52.0599° N, 9.5044° W). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at The Kerry Way Ultra?

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Kerry Way Ultra Relay (200 km, +7,600 m D+), Kerry Way Ultra (193 km, +5,100 m D+), Kerry Way UltraNite (93 km, +2,455 m D+), and Kerry Way UltraLite (58 km, +1,346 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for The Kerry Way Ultra?

The main competition (Kerry Way Ultra Relay over 200 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +7,600 m of elevation gain and -7,600 m of elevation loss, ranging between 1,150 m and 4,342 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for The Kerry Way Ultra?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (kerrywayultra.com).