Over 1,200 adventurers descended on Ballina and Killaloe on Saturday, September 21, to run, cycle and kayak their way around Quest Lough Derg.
Participants enjoyed surprisingly good temperatures for the time of year as they competed across a choice of routes: 22km Challenge, 44km Dual (no kayak), 45km Sport and 69km Expert, that took them from the start outside Flanagan’s in Ballina up as far as Tountinna and out to Moylussa.
A unique feature for this adventure race was impressive finish that involves participants running across a temporary pontoon bridge spanning the Shannon from Killaloe to Ballina, built especially for the event.
A spectacle taking many days to construct, it attracted a significant number of spectators to the area and is the longest temporary bridge ever built across a river in Ireland. The final stage of the race saw participants race to the finish line across the pontoon to cheers from friends and family.
Event organisers Elite Event Management work closely with Clare County Council, Tipperary County Council, Destination Lough Derg Group and Failte Ireland to bring this high-profile event to the region, and extend their thanks to Waterways Ireland for their help facilitating the installation of the pontoon bridge.
Quest Lough Derg will to return to the twin towns of Ballina and Killaloe with a provisional date of Saturday 20 th September 2025. Anyone wishing to register their interest can do so on the Quest Adventure Series website or by emailing [email protected]
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