Ireland · Munster
Beara Way Ultra
Distance
161 km
Date
May 15, 2026
Entry fee
80 EUR
€ / km
€0.50
Rugged coastline, endless green in remote Ireland with some of Ireland´s best runners participating.
Elevation and Terrain
Total Meters
5500m
D+/KM
34.16m/km
For context, the Tor des Géants 330 loop has 73 D+/km.
Avg Uphill Gradient
9.3%
Avg Downhill Gradient
-9.1%
Uphill gradient distribution
Route Profile
Analysed 2026-05-02Terrain breakdown
Terrain
Climbs
Top climbs
4.8 km · 446 m gain
starts km 24 · avg 9.3% · max 42.1%
3.1 km · 340 m gain
starts km 57 · avg 10.8% · max 27.9%
3.7 km · 307 m gain
starts km 43 · avg 8.3% · max 27.7%
Top descents
4.5 km · 333 m drop
starts km 60 · avg -7.4% · max -22.6%
2.5 km · 314 m drop
starts km 29 · avg -12.6% · max -33.7%
4.8 km · 296 m drop
starts km 155 · avg -6.0% · max -21.3%
Race files
Logistics
Nearest airport
Cork (ORK)
Notes
Start: ~2–3 hrs drive (remote) / Public transport: Not realistic / Accommodation: Limited (small towns); book early; logistics-heavy
FAR
It’ll possibly take 3+ hours from the closest large airport to arrive. Plan your adventure accordingly, take an extra day for those after-race beers or Curranz.
