Bluestack Way Ultra

Bluestack Way Ultra

Saturday, 1 August 2026

Donegal Town to Ardara, Co. Donegal

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The Bluestack Way Ultra on 1 August 2026 follows a linear route along the Bluestack Way from Donegal town to Ardara village.

The route is renowned for its variability in terrain of Stoney trails, Mountain Bog and tarred side roads, with specular views and amazing beauty. Choose from a 50km or 25km distance.

The 50K route starts from Donegal Castle, and the 25K route from Letterbarrow. Both finish at Ardara village square. Entry includes bus transport from the sign in at Ardara to the start line.

Entrants must have the route GPX file downloaded and uploaded to a device in order to stay on course.

Organiser

RaceIreland

Distances/Events

25K / 830m+ elevation gain
50K / 1,600m+ elevation gain

Location map

Race HQ is in Ardara village with entrants bussed to start line. The 50km starts from Donegal Castle; the 25km from Letterbarrow FC.

Please note: the map location may be approximate. Refer to the event website for start lines and course maps.

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This listing was last manually checked on 6 January 2026.

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