Waterville Trailrunning Festival - 25km Half(ish) Trail

Race Details

The WTF 25km Half(ish) Trail is part of the Waterville Trailrunning Festival, taking place on Saturday 2nd May 2026. A single loop race starting in Waterville via the Kerry Way, passing through the Mass Path and Derrynane — fastest runner wins.

Distance: 25km Ascent/Descent: 700 metres Race Format: Single Day, Single Loop ITRA Points: 1

Start Time & Cut-off

• Race Start: 10:30, Saturday 2nd May
• Finish Line Cut-off: 15:30 (5 hours)

Route Overview Starting in Waterville, the course covers tracks, trails, beaches, fields and a few bits of tarmac. Stunning views of Derrynane, Kenmare Bay, the Beara Peninsula, Ballinskelligs Bay, the Skelligs and Waterville along the way, with fast grassy ramps, technical single track and some leg-screaming climbs.

Start & Finish Mick O'Dwyer Park, Waterville

Sign-in & Number Collection @ The Lobster Bar & Restaurant, Waterville Saturday 2nd May, 08:00–09:30

Entry Fee: €60 (non-refundable and non-transferable)

Included in Entry

• GPS tracker and link to race tracking site
• Public liability insurance
• Wilderness first responder assistance
• Free parking
• Fully way marked route
• Branded finishers souvenirs
• Finish line food and refreshments

Aid Station Aid station at the start/finish area with water, tea, coffee, soup, fruit, sweet and savoury snacks.

Facilities Showers, changing rooms and toilets available at Waterville GAA grounds (~300m from start/finish).

Parking Free parking at Waterville IRD Car Park and Waterville GAA grounds (~300m from start/finish).

Awards Ceremony Medals presented at the finish line. Trophy presentations to 1st Male and 1st Female at The Lobster Bar, Waterville on Sunday 3rd May @ 18:30.

Mandatory Race Kit

• Fully waterproof taped rain jacket
• Hat & gloves
• Fully charged mobile phone
• GPS tracker (provided by WTF)
• Paper map or GPS device with route loaded
• Compass
• Whistle
• Survival bivvy or foil blanket
• First Aid Kit (min. 2 sticking plasters, 1 conforming bandage, 1 triangular bandage/sling)
• Means to carry 500ml or more of water

All kit must be carried at all times and cannot be shared.

Rules

• Entrants must be over 18 years of age
• Official Kerry Way marked route must be followed
• No short cuts allowed
• Leave No Trace — littering results in disqualification
• Crew support permitted on national roads only (not trails or off-road sections)

Contact [email protected] | Emergency: 0876595997 (email preferred for general enquiries)