Hi, 

My name is Dave Lawless & I'm planning to complete a 24 hour endurance event on the 11th March 2017 to raise funds for the "Wicklow Hospice Foundation" & I'm also doing this event in memory of my Dad "Frank Lawless" & his two brothers "Pat & Eamon Lawless" who passed away a few years ago. This is a link to a page for more information on the actual event which is in Donegal, Ireland.

http://www.therace.ie/

The task it to complete the 250km course in under 24 hours - it consists of the following:

Stage 1: Run (22km) Gartan Adventure Center to Ramelton
The Race begins in the dark with competitors completing a half marathon as the sun begins to rise. 

Stage 2: Kayak (15km) Competitors use single sit on top kayaks to paddle the 15km distance between Ramelton to Rathmullan. This kayaking stage takes place on Lough Swilly heading out to sea.

Stage 3: Cycle (96km) Rathmullen to Muckish Mountain, constant hills, and a prevailing south westerly wind make it hard to find a rhythm during a stage that has been voted the toughest stage in the event by the majority of race finishers. (See attached picture)

Stage 4: Run (5km) Run/Walk/Scramble up and down Muckish Mountain. Conditions under foot are marshy from the outset but the ground hardens as you climb. 

Stage 5: Cycle (68km) Muckish Mountain to Glenveigh National Park. Many competitors will be attempting this cycle in the dark which along with the wind can turn it into one of the toughest stages depending on when you hit it.

Stage 6: Run (42km) Towards Gartan Adventure Centre along the paths and trails of Glenveagh National Park.The final stage is for many the toughest with the majority of competitors completing all of the 42km's in darkness

As I said, I'm trying to raise some funds for the "Wicklow Hospice Foundation", so I really would appreciate each donation no matter how small (100% of the donations goes to the foundation). Thank you very much! Dave

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