What’s the difference between each of the Quest events and routes?
What’s the difference between each of the Quest events and routes? Sometimes we get asked how our events compare with each other and what the difference is in the routes on our events? Here’s some info to help answer that. Quest Adventure Series is the overarching name for 4 different Quest events which take place […]
5 Reasons to Take on a Quest in 2025
Five Reasons to Take on a Quest in 2025 What are your new year’s resolutions for 2025? If you’re anything like the rest of the us, you’ll be looking to do stuff like exercise more, lose weight, learn a new skill or hobby and live life to the fullest! Well, here are Quest we can […]
How to Ensure Race Day Success
Ensure race day success with Kieran O’Byrne’s ‘building blocks’ training programme Kieran O’ Byrne is a self confessed adventure racer, adrenalin junkie and Quest addict. He is also a health and performance coach and has revealed his ‘secrets to success’ Quest training plan with us. It’s a ‘building blocks’ approach and a great read with […]
Kayaking Tips for Beginners
Kayaking tips for beginners So, you’ve signed up for your first adventure race or you’re considering it and you’re thinking ‘I must be mad, I’ve never been in a kayak before’ – well never fear, you are not alone! The joy of the kayak sections is: a) we provide the kayak so you don’t have […]
Quest Killarney: All You Need to Know
Over 1,500 adventure racers will descend on Killarney on Saturday 12th October to run, cycle and kayak their way around the mountains for Quest Killarney. All the information on start times, finish times, road closures, car parking and spectator viewing are listed below. START/FINISH Quest Killarney 2024 will start and finish at Killarney Racecourse V93 […]
6 Reasons Why Quest Killarney Should be on Your Bucket List
6 Reasons Why Quest Killarney Should be on Your Bucket List Are you looking to push your boundaries, get outdoors, see awesome scenery and feel an overwhelming sense of achievement? Then you need to try Quest Killarney! Kayak, bike and run around one of the most spectacular areas of Ireland, with a choice of routes […]
Top 5 Training Tips for Quest Killarney
Top 5 training tips for Quest Killarney Quest Killarney is a Ireland’s top adventure race with 6 challenging routes to choose from, so regardless of your fitness levels Quest has a route for you. This requires preparation and training! To make sure you conquer your chosen challenge, here are 5 training tips to help you […]
5 Things to Consider and Conquer at Quest Lough Derg
5 Things to Consider and Conquer at Quest Lough Derg Taking part in Quest Lough Derg is challenging but exhilarting! Here are 5 things to consider and then conquer:  1. Running: Quest Lough Derg involves some trail running across varied terrain, including forests, hills, and possibly muddy or uneven surfaces – depending on the weather. […]
5 Reasons to do Quest Lough Derg
5 Reasons to do Quest Lough Derg Quest Lough Derg is one of the top adventure events in Ireland, taking place around the country’s most beautiful region of inland waterways. But that’s not the only reason to do it! Here are five more: Location, location, location: Taking place in Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands, competitors run, cycle […]
Clips or Flat Pedals – The Great Debate!
Clips or flat pedals – the great debate! This is a seemingly never-ending debate for adventure racers: what should they use on race day? Flat pedals and trail runners vs. clip-in and cycle shoes. Here we look at the advantages of both options. The pros for clip-in and cycle shoes: Better pedaling: As you […]
