Why RUN MAYO at Ballinrobe Racecourse

On May 21st Ballinrobe Racecourse will host a festival of running on the track with a running distance for everyone to enjoy. The 1 mile (1.6km) smooth oval tarmac track provides the perfect location for a summer festival of running.  There is a full day of running to be enjoyed with the half marathon, marathon … Read more

Top Tips for Enjoying Your Ultra Race

Taking on an Ultra Endurance Cycling event can be daunting, for many people going long on the bike is an adventure into the unknown, taking on your first century ride is a big milestone. Increasing mileage and taking on a multi- day event brings many challenges and of course lots of rewards as well as … Read more

Route description for Newport Rocky Mountain high

Check-in is Saturday from 7 to 8pm and on Sunday from 8 to 9 am at Hotel Newport. Make sure to read the full participants brief here ..https://www.raceface.ie/newport-rocky-mountain-high/rocky-route/   Park at the Burishoole GAA grounds, it’s only 500m from the start line. Make sure to attach your number to the handlebars like these Gravelers  The … Read more

Newport event aims for gravelly new heights

On February 27th the “Newport Rocky Mountain High” Gravel event will set participants’ hearts racing, legs and lungs burning as they chase glory on gravel in this new event hosted by the Raceface Family! Newport rocky mountain high Sunday February 27th poster   Starting and finishing at ‘Hotel Newport’, Co. Mayo, riders will take on the Wiry Hills route … Read more

Run Mayo, a distance for everyone

Run Mayo 2022 Celebrate Mayo day/ Month by taking on a run distance. On Saturday May 21st Ballinrobe Racecourse will play host to a festival of running on the ambulance track with a running distance for everyone to enjoy. The 1 mile/ 1.6k nearly flat smooth oval tarmac track provides the perfect location for an … Read more

Bike Ballinrobe Ultra Training day

ULTRA TRAINING & PRACTICE Not sure how to prepare for an ULTRA cycling event, the team at Raceface  will host a training day on the Ballinrobe racecourse track on Saturday February 5th at 3pm. Get the chance to cycle the track, ask questions and see paddock set-up area. Pick the brains of the experts..  Enter here: … Read more

MayDay for Wild Mayo Ultra

The Wild Mayo Ultra cycling challenge will take place over two days in May 2022.  Building on the success of the inaugural event held in July this year, the 2022 edition taking place on the 13th & 14th May is shaping up to be a big weekend of cycling with three different distances to choose … Read more