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I N T R O D U C T I O N

A B O U T Q U E S T

Quest 12 is a one day, individual, unsupported adventure race across Ireland’s highest mountains and the

toughest cycle routes in the South West, along the Wild Atlantic Way. The objective is to complete the race

within 12 hours. Please note: 12 hours is not the final cut-off time. You can complete the route in more than 12 hours

and within the cut-offs.

D I S T A N C E T A B L E S

Quest 12 is for those who wish to test their physical and mental toughness to overcome everything the

Wild Atlantic Way can throw at them.

STAGE START FINISH DESCRIPTION ACTIVITY KM

Stage 1 Start: Sneem Hotel at 06.30

T1: Base of Carrauntoohil - Lisliebane

Car Park

Cycle: Ring of Kerry Road, Ballaghbeama Gap, Lough Acoose,

LisliebaneCycle 48.00

Transition 1 Bike to Run - - - -

Stage 2


Car Park


Car Park

Run/Walk Carrauntoohil - up and down via Devil’s Ladder

& Zig ZagsRun 13.00

Transition 2 Run to Bike - - - -

Stage 3


Car Park

T2: Kayak Transition

- Waterville GAA Pitch

Cycle: Glencar, Ballaghasheen, Waterville T2 Cycle 49.00

Transition 3 Bike to Kayak - - - -

Stage 4





Kayak Lough Currane, Waterville: 2 laps of the kayak circuit Kayak 5.00

Transition 4 Kayak to Cycle - - - -

Stage 5



T3: Caherdaniel Church /

Community Centre

Cycle: Ring of Kerry, Coomakista,Derrynane, Wild Atlantic Way Cycle 14.00

Transition 5 Cycle to Run - - - -

Stage 6

T3: Caherdaniel Church /

Community Centre

Finish: SneemHotel

Run Kerry Way from Caherdaniel to Sneem Run 18.50

TOTAL 147.50

Total Run: 31.50 Total Cycle: 111.00 Kayak: 5.00

Total: 147.50 Total Elevation: 2890m

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T E S T I M O N I A L S

Here’s what participants had to say about Quest 12.

G A R Y L AW L O R

Quest 12 was a great test of both speed and endurance. There were more

ups than downs but you definitely find your strength in pain.

Amazing experience, roll on next year!

N ATA L I A P O C E L U J K O

Quest 12/24 adventure race was the most incredible sports event that I ever

completed. The Quest team and the other participants made this adventure

absolutely unforgettable and the most enjoyable race I ever entered. I have

gained a bunch of fantastic new friends. It was great fun with smiley, happy

people and of course there were a few aches and cramps. I would highly

recommend Quest 12/24 to anyone.

K E V I N M U R P H Y

The agony and ecstasy of Quest 12. The agony was taking part in the toughest

mental and physical adventure race I have ever done. The ecstasy on the day

was the scenery, the Quest team, the set-up and seeing the finish line!

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R O U T E M A P S

O V E R A L L R O U T E

The 147K route has been devised to bring you to places you have never been before, both physically and

mentally. It encompass Ireland’s highest mountains, gruelling climbs on the bike and a windswept kayak

with the backdrop of Skellig Michael.

All routes subject to change

and final permissions.

Carrauntoohil

T1

LisliebaneCar Park

LoughCurrane(Kayak)

Kenmare

SneemWaterville

Caherdaniel

T2

START/FINISH

BallaghbeamaGap

Stage 1: 48km Cycle

Stage 2: 13km Mountain Run

Stage 3: 49km Cycle

Stage 4: 5km Kayak

Stage 5: 14km Cycle

Stage 6: 18.50km Run

Total: 147.5km

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A V E R A G E T I M E S & C U T - O F F S

STAGE ACTIVITY KM

Stage 1 CYCLE 48.00

Transition 1 - -

Stage 2 RUN 13.00

Transition 2 - -

Stage 3 CYCLE 49.00

Transition 3 - -

Stage 4 KAYAK 5.00

Transition 4 - -

Stage 5 CYCLE 14.00

Transition 5 - -

Stage 6 RUN 18.50

TOTAL RUN 31.50

TOTAL CYCLE 111.00

KAYAK 5.00

TOTAL 147.50

TOTAL ELEVATION 2890m

TIME: START 06.30.00

Average Participants

KPH MIN/KM TIME (MINS) HOURS CLOCK

23.5 00:02:33 122.55 02:02:33 08:32:33

- - 4.00 00:04:00 08:36:33

4.5 00:13:20 173.33 02:53:20 11:29:53

- - 5.00 00:05:00 11:34:53

20 00:03:00 147.00 02:27:00 14:01:53

- - 6.00 00:06:00 14:07:53

7 00:08:34 42.86 00:42:51 14:50:45

- - 10.00 00:10:00 15:00:45

18 00:03:20 46.67 00:46:40 15:47:25

- - 05.00 00:05:00 15:52:25

7.5 00:08:00 148.00 02:28:00 17:28:45

TOTAL TIME 710.41 11:50:25

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CUT-OFFS - QUEST 12

CUT-OFF LOCATION STAGE CUT-OFFTIME ALTERNATIVE ROUTE NOTES DISTANCE

NOT COVERED

Cut-off No. 1Full distance kayak cut-off

T2 - Waterville GAA Pitch

Stage 4Kayak 15.30

1 lap of 2.5k instead of full

2 x 2.5k lap course

If you don’t reach T2by 15.30 you are not allowed

to do full 2 laps5k

Cut-offNo. 2:

T2 - Caherdaniel Community

Centre

Stage 6Final Run 17.00

Option to continue on final run stage or cycle back to

Sneem to finish.

Participants can continue on the course after

this time but will not complete the full course in the scheduled

12-hour timeframe

18k

Cut-offNo. 3:

T3 - Caherdaniel Community

Centre

Stage 6Final Run 19.30

You will not be allowed to continue on the final

Run stage and must cycle back to Sneem

The 12-hour timeframe has elapsed 18k

The expected average time to complete Quest 12 is 12 hours. You can still complete the race in a longer time. All

facilities and safety will still be in place within the cut-offs below.

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QUEST 12 FEMALE TIMES

STAGE DISCIPLINE DISTANCE AVERAGE TIME FASTEST TIME ON EACH SECTION

Stage 1 Cycle 48 02:06 01:41

Stage 2 Run 13 02:51 02:17

Stage 3 Cycle 49 02:27 01:56

Stage 4 Kayak 5 00:35 00:21

Stage 5 Cycle 14 01:24 01:11

Stage 6 Run 18.5 02:40 02:09

TOTALS 147.5 12:05 09:35

Starters 24

Finishers 24

% Complete under 12 hours 58%

WINNING TIME 9h 57m 48s Aine Mahony

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We had a beautiful day for Quest 12 in 2018. Calm wind conditions, with temps of 18 degrees. The following is a

brief analysis of the times to give you an idea of the results of the day.

Note: All times based on actual results from 2018, includes time spent in transitions, fastest time on each section is not necessarily the winners

time, excludes non-competitive participants. Full link to the 2018 results can be found here: http://live.primaltracking.com/quest12/

QUEST 12 MALE TIMES

STAGE DISCIPLINE DISTANCE AVERAGE TIME FASTEST TIME ON EACH SECTION

Stage 1 Cycle 48 01:58 01:34

Stage 2 Run 13 02:43 01:37

Stage 3 Cycle 49 02:24 01:35

Stage 4 Kayak 5 00:39 00:22

Stage 5 Cycle 14 01:21 00:37

Stage 6 Run 18.5 02:36 01:49

TOTALS 147.5 11:44 07:34

Starters 115

Finishers 110

% Complete under 12 hours 48%

WINNING TIME 8h 10m 15s Killian Henry

S T A G E S

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S T A G E 1Starting in the picturesque village of Sneem in South West Kerry, the first stage is a tough bike ride through the

heart of the McGillycuddy Reeks.

Start: Sneem Hotel – Quest Base Camp

Finish: Transition 1: Base of Carrantoohill, Lisliebane

Distance: 48km Cycle

Road Surface: Sealed roads

Bike Type: Road Bike

Climbs: Ballaghbeama, Ring of Kerry Route

Total Elevation: 818m

Link to Route Map: www.plotaroute.com/route/707781

S T A G E 2A journey to the top of Ireland’s highest mountain Carrauntoohil. Run/walk a fully marshalled route to a

check point at the summit of Carrauntoohil.

Start: Transition 1: Base of Carrauntoohil, Lisliebane

Finish: Transition 1: Base of Carrauntoohil, Lisliebane

Distance: 13km Mountain Run

Surface: Mixture between mountain trail, ridge trail and stone trail

Safety: Qualified marshals will be on hand all the way along this

stage up to summit to ensure your safety. The route will

be fully marked with arrows and flags.



S T A G E 348km road bike through some of Ireland’s toughest climbs. Cycle over Ballagisheen Pass and into Waterville

on the Wild Atlantic Way.

Start: Transition 1: Base of Carrauntoohil, Lisliebane

Finish: Transition 2: Waterville GAA Club kayak transition


Road Surface: Sealed roads

Bike Type: Road Bike

Climbs: Ballaghisheen Pass



S T A G E S

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S T A G E 45km kayak around the tranquil Lough Currane in Waterville. 2 loops of a 2.5k kayak course.

Start: Transition 2: Waterville GAA Club kayak transition

Finish: Transition 2: Waterville GAA Club kayak transition

Distance: 5km kayak

Equipment: Double sit on top kayak with back rest, paddle and

buoyancy aid all provided. Each participant will kayak

on their own in a double sit-on-top kayak. For

environmental sensitivity reasons participants are not

allowed to bring their own kayaks.

Safety: We will provide safety boats on the water to ensure you

don’t go off track and ensure your safety at all times.


S T A G E 5Hugging the Wild Atlantic Way, you will cycle on the Ring of Kerry route to transition T3 in Caherdaniel.

Start: Transition 2: Waterville GAA club kayak transition.

Finish: Transition 3: Caherdaniel


Surface: Sealed roads, suitable for a road bike



S T A G E 6The sting in the tail for the ultimate endurance test. An 18km trail run along the Kerry Way, a waymarked trail

to the finish in Sneem.

Start: Transition 3: Caherdaniel

Finish: Sneem Hotel

Distance: 18km Trail Run

Surface: Mixture between mountain trail, forest trail, gravel farm

roads and secondary road surfaces.

Safety: The trails will be fully marked with arrows and marshals

at checkpoints and key junctions.



R A C E I N F O R M A T I O N

R E G I S T R A T I O N F E E S

The registration fee for Quest 12 is €255.

This includes the following:

• Fully marshalled 147.5km route

• Safety cover across all route

• Unique Quest 12 medal

• Quest 12 jacket

• Fully stocked transition areas

• Use of kayaks, paddles & buoyancy aid and water safety

• Post-race brunch in Sneem Hotel

• Access to expert training plans and nutrition advice

There will only be 200 places available for the 2019 Quest 12 event and are expected to fill up.

P A Y M E N T P R O C E D U R E

1. Deposit of €100 due on registration up to 31 January or sold out.

Full payment will be required on registration from 1 February 2019.

2. Balance of €155 due before 1st April 2019.

C A N C E L L A T I O N & T R A N S F E R P O L I C Y

All payments are non-refundable but places can be transferred to Quest 12/24 2020 or a name change

is permitted up to 1 April 2019. After this time no transfers or refunds will be permitted. We cannot transfer

entries or their value to other Quest events.

Under no circumstances will a refund be given after 1 April 2019, with an event of this size and nature it is

impossible for us to cater for changes after this date. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

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M A N D A T O R Y K I T / E Q U I P M E N T L I S T

Each competitor must bring the following compulsory kit list which will be checked on Friday at Base

Camp during registration:

To be carried on all stages:

• Luminous clothing

• Survival blanket

• Whistle

• Mobile phone

• Food sufficient for 12 hours of racing, left in box drops and / or carry sufficient food for each stage

• Waterproof jacket

• Waterproof trousers

• Water bottles and hydration pack

• Basic first aid kit

To be carried on all bike stages:

• Rear bike lights

• Fully working and serviced bike

• Spare tube x2, tire leavers and pump

• Helmet

• No tri bars or TT bikes allowed

To be carried on run stages:

• Sufficient headlamp to light up rough ground. Spare batteries to last up to 8 hours

• Food sufficient for 12 hours of racing

• Water bottles and hydration pack

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R U L E S

The event organisers aim to make Quest 12 fair and enjoyable for all participants. There must be some

rules, see list of rules and regulations below:

• Mandatory kit must be worn or carried as appropriate and as specified

• There are no road closures for the cycling routes, competitors must follow the road traffic laws

• All competitors must follow the prescribed route

• Checkpoints must be visited in the correct order

• This is an unsupported event. Any outside support from friends/family/supporters will result in disqualification.

Outside support includes: giving participants food, water, clothes, shelter, and mechanical assistance.

Participants can receive all the above from fellow competitors or event officials

• Obey the environmental policy – any competitor found littering by race marshals or fellow competitors can

be reported and disqualified

• Respect the local environment

• Assist any persons who are in difficulty and report it to closest race marshals

• TT bikes or bikes fitted with tri-bars of any type may not be used

• The Race Director’s decision is final in the event of dispute

• Competitors must be over 18 years of age on the day of the event

• In the event of inclement weather the organisers have the right to alter the route on the day of the event

• Cut-off points will be strictly enforced. If a participant misses a cut-off time they will be either asked to

take a shorter alternative route or stopped from continuing. Cut-off points are imposed for the safety of all

participants and they must be adhered to

R U L E S G O V E R N I N G S U P P O R T E R S

The event is an unsupported individual challenge. No food, water, equipment or mechanical support is allowed

by supporters.

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K A Y A K R U L E S

• Kayaks provided are double sit-on-top kayaks with back rests

• First 10 male and females must take a double sit-on-top and kayak on their own

• You cannot win a prize if you kayak with someone else on the kayak stage

• You cannot win a prize if you don’t do the prescribed route of 4 laps for Quest 24 and 2 laps for Quest 12

• If you are not in the running for a prize, you have the option of kayaking with 2 people in the double

sit-on-top

• There are options to do less than the 2 laps as prescribed, but your results will not be included

with the full course results

• All routes are subject to change on the day of the event due to weather conditions or other

unmitigated circumstances

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T R A N S I T I O N A R E A S

After each stage competitiors can avail of a transition area, each transition area will be stocked with:

• Fresh water

• Hot water

• Hot food heating facilities

• Toilets

• First aid

• Emergency food

• Seated areas

• Changing areas

Transition 1: Base of Carrauntoohil, Lough Acoose: Cycle to Run, Run to Cycle

Transition 2: Waterville GAA Club: Cycle to Kayak, Kayak to Run

Transition 3: Derrynane

There are no time outs at transition areas. The time you spend in transition is included in your overall time.

B O X D R O P S

Each participant is required to place in a 35 litre plastic storage box all food & equipment required for the

proceeding event stage.

Participants will leave their boxes at registration on Friday night and the event organiser will drop them to the:

1. Box Drop 1: Transition 1: Base of Carrauntoohil: Cycle to Run, Run to Cycle

2. Box Drop 2: Transition 2: Waterville GAA Club: Cycle to Kayak, Kayak to Run

3. Box Drop 3: Transition 3: Derrynane

C H E C K P O I N T S & T I M I N G

Each participant will be given a GPS tracker which will track their progress around the prescribed route.

Participants will have to check in at certain points along the route highlighted on route maps

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A B O U T U S

The event is organised by Killarney based sports event company Elite Event Management. For the past 7 years

the team at Elite have produced Ireland’s toughest and biggest one day adventure races: Quest Adventure Series.

They have pushed the bar higher again and created Quest 12/24 to test you both physically and mentally. We are

looking forward to seeing you all for the next level of Quest events in Sneem for Quest 12/24.

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