WELCOME TO THE CONNEMARA
ROUGH DIAMOND 2010
ADVENTURE RACE & MUSIC FESTIVAL
A big thank you to everyone who participated in the first Connemara Rough Diamond Adventure Race on Saturday 28th August - you made it a success.
The results of the race are as follows:
1st Paul Mahon, Dublin 1:33:52
2nd Andew Carroll, Lucan 1.35.10
3rd Brendan Monaghan, Tuam 1:48.01
The results of the ladies race are as follows:
1st Betty Walsh, Newport 1:51:45
2nd Susie Mitchell , Dublin 1:59.22
3rd Michelle Ryan , Athlone 2:00:55
Many thanks to everyone who assisted on the day and all the businesses who supported the race. Your help was much appreciated.
For info on future events, to sponsor an event or just to say hi send us an email to connemararoughdiamond@eircom.net or join us on www.facebook.com/theconnemararoughdiamond
The Connemara Rough Diamond Adventure Race & Music Festival is a mix of biking, hiking and running with quirky obstacles thrown in for good measure, starting with the one and only John Wayne Steeplechase on Saturday 28th August @ 1pm on Lettergesh Beach in Renvyle, Co. Galway.
Register Now - make history and do the 1st ever Rough Diamond Challenge.
If you don't have a bike, no problem bike rental is available on the day - check the news section. The camping and parking is free and this event is open to everyone, anyone can take part and no experience of adventure events is required.
The entry fee is €60.00 per solo entrant or €120.00 for teams of 4.
Our principal charity partner is Croí, The West of Ireland Cardiac Foundation, see www.croi.ie for more details.
The music festival takes place in Letterfrack Village, it kicks off late afternoon and runs late.
EVENT FORMAT
- Human Steeple Chase - 1 mile 4 furlongs
- Beach Dash - 200 metres
- Bike Ride - 21 km
- Assault course - 10 minutes
- Diamond Summit - 7.5 km
