Action from last year.

Annual Kayakarun details announced

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Saturday August 9 sees the fifth edition of the Cavan Kayakarun taking place, starting and finishing at Gallonray House, Maudabawn.

The Junior event will start sharp at 12 noon while the senior events will commence at 1pm.The Cavan Kayakarun is a multi-sports event, the only one in the county, which includes running/walking, kayaking (either on sit-on, or sit-in kayaks), and cycling on regular roads suitable for any type of bike. Kayaks are supplied or you’re welcome to bring your own.

The Cavan Kayakarun will feature the following events.

- The Cavan Kayakarun Challenge
- Open Male/Female, Veterans, Over 40, Masters Over 50 and Relay, any combination
- The Cavan Kayakarun Challenge XL
- Open Male/Female…..Open Relay, any combination.

 

Junior Challenge
Last year was the first time a Junior section was included and the entry at over 40 competitors was more than expected. This year a rise in the number of young athletes taking part is anticipated by the organisers.

The event is open to males and females, 12-14 years, 14-16 years and 16-18 years. It begins with a 600m kayak at Barnagrow Lake followed by a 5k run back to Gallonray House, most of which is downhill,. It ends with a 12.5 k cycle.

Cost of entry, 10euro individual and 20 euro for a team of 3threeTeams can be mixed, male/female.

Senior Events

The Cavan Kayakarun Challenge
The most popular event of the day is always the Cavan Kayarun Challenge. Anyone can do it, either as an individual or as part of a two or three-person team. It starts at Gallonray House with a 5k run to Barnagrow Lake. Here one of the most exciting and enjoyable sections of the race, the 1k kayak takes place. From there is another short run to the bike transition area, to commence the final section, the 16k cycle.

The Cavan Kayakarun Challenge XL
This section is for the very fit competitor and those who relish a new or tougher challenge. Introduced in 2013 for the first time, the entry for it at over 100 was impressive and proved there are many highly trained and motivated athletes out there.

This year the organisers have added in an extra challenge to spice up the race a little. There will be a second, 5k trail run which will happen in-between the 2k Kayak and the 54k Cycle stage. No doubt this new twist to the race will attract a very fit and tough breed of athlete to this year’s event.

The Cavankarun Challenge XL Stats with a 5 k Run, followed by a 2 k Kayak, followed by a 5k Cross Country Trail run and concluding with a 54k cycle.

 

Security and the safety of all the competitors on road, land and water is of paramount importance to the organisers of the Cavankayakarun.Every road junction is marshaled, direction signs are in abundance on the route, and professional life guards and rescue boats will patrol the lake for the kayaking course.Compititors in past events have been impressed with this high level of safety which is very much in evidence on all sections of the course.

The Cavan Kayakarun has a big social side to it, along with being a top class multi sports adventure challenge. There will be lots to keep the kids amused with bouncing castles and face painting etc.

There is food and refreshments available all day in Gallonray House for competitor, family, friends and supporters alike. Later on there is music and entertainment from 8 until late in the lounge. Dance, sing, chat about the race, make new friends in sport and renew old acquaintances form past events at the Kayakarun after party.

The Cavan Kayakarun, has gained a solid reputation over the past 4 years of being, a friendly, fun event, with top class organization and most important of all, a friendly, helpful and welcoming atmosphere. Year number 5 will be no exception. So make Saturday August 9th, a date for your sporting diary. Bring a friend, a team, or maybe introduce someone new to this wonderful and fulfilling sport of running, kayaking and cycling. You’ll get hearty welcome and all the help you need from the ever-ready Cavan Kayakarun crew at Gallonray House, Maudabawn.

Cost of Entry.