South and West Sligo will be the place to be on Saturday 22nd August next when adventure racers from all over the country descend on the northwest.
They will be here for Sligo’s newest adventure race, Quest Sligo, which involves trail running, cycling and kayaking.
Registration opens next Friday, February 7th, for this event which will give participants the opportunity to experience the beauty of areas of South and West Sligo, such as Temple House Lake, Ladies Brae, the Ox Mountains and Coolaney.
Available to people of all fitness levels and abilities, participants have the option of three scenic routes: a 35km Challenge, 54km Sport or 73km Expert.
Organisers says that as a general rule, if a person can run a 10km race, they can sign up for a Quest Adventure Race.
Director of Quest Events, Oliver Kirwan, says their route design team has been working hard in the area over the past couple of months to map out the course.
Quest Adventure Series are also working with support from South and West Sligo Tourism Network to bring this high-profile event to the area.
Tourism Network Chairman Councillor Paul Taylor says that with an estimated 1,200 adventure racers expected to attend, this event will bring a significant boost to the Sligo economy.
Quest Sligo opens for registration at 9.30am on Friday February 7th.
For more information visit the Quest Adventure web site.
