34Km Castle 2 Cave Camino OR The Castle Route of 21km

How to prepare:

• Have a good breakfast.
• We recommend having good quality, comfy runners. You can complete the full route in your runners so please make sure they are well worn before the event to avoid blisters.
• Breathable rain gear is best for the event.
• Please complete your waiver attached before the event. Print it and bring it with you along with your ticket. This is mandatory to take part.
• Please bring your own water bottle on the walk. You will have opportunities to refill your water on your journey.
• We recommend you bring at least one extra pair of socks to change during the event for your comfort, again to avoid blisters.

On the day:

• Print your ticket & waiver and bring both on the morning.
• Registration takes place at Eastern Harps GAA Clubhouse (F56 KR97) and parking is available.
• You will have chosen your start time (7am/7.30/8am/8.30/9am) please arrive 30 mins before your start time to park, register, receive your t-shirt and other housekeeping duties.
• Start your walk slowly, don’t stick to one side of the road, swap sides after every few km’s.
• The event is 34km long and there are 4 rest stops which all have toilets:
• Lough na Léibe 7.5km (water, fruit, snack)
• Templevanny 11.5km (water, fruit, snack)
• Ballinafad 17km & 21km (main stop, bring packed lunch)
• Derrygolagh 27km (water, fruit, snack)

Please use these stops as an opportunity to sit for a few minutes and rest your feet.

• Each stop has portaloos/toilets. Please prepare by bringing tissues/baby wipes.
• You will receive your Castle to Cave Camino booklet and there are two opportunities for your passport to be stamped – after the Lough Arrow loop (21km) and on your return to the clubhouse.
• Bring a small nap sack with your water bottle, packed lunch, rain gear, sun-cream, spare socks, blister plasters and anything else you may need.
• Please ‘leave no trace’ and hold onto any rubbish you may have until the next water stop where there will be bins provided.
• Deep-heat gel should be massaged into your legs on the morning of the event, this is to prevent any swelling later during the day.
• Vaseline is recommended on your feet, legs and other sensitive areas that are prone to chafing.
• We will cross two main roads, these will be well marshalled on both sides, please take care, and listen to the steward’s direction.
• You will receive a medal and a hot meal on your return to the clubhouse. You also have the option to shower and change in our clubhouse.
• Please note this event has a no dogs policy.
• The event will be very well marshalled, please approach one of our stewards if you need something.
• There will be sweeper cars going around at all times.
• Civil Defence will be on standby should you need them.

Please now save these numbers 087-1720236 & 086-0691853 to your phone, call it if you need any assistance.
If you wish to drop out early, please text one of these numbers to indicate you are leaving so we can record each walker returning home. Please bring a mobile phone, fully charged.