DateExpected
Mid August 2027
Based on past editions. We'll confirm when the organiser announces.
Venue
Mount Errigal Hotel car park, Letterkenny, County Donegal
Letterkenny Municipal District, County Donegal
Countdown
August
The shortest of the three, but 222 km in one loop is still a long day out. Light climbing for the distance makes it a good first step into ultra riding.
Key facts
01Riders leave in staggered starts, 2 minutes apart, individuals and teams
02Ranked by racing class
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The course
The route
Letterkenny Municipal District
Distance222km
Total climb2,418m
StartElevation
0 kmDrag map to rotate216.8 km
Weather
Mid-August, Letterkenny Municipal District
17°CTypical high
12°CTypical low
7°CColdest in 20 years
75%Days with rain
Highs around 17°C and lows around 12°C, but it has dropped to 7°C. Rain on 75% of days.
NASA POWER data, 2006-2025, the week either side of race day
2026 results
Who finishes, and how
#RiderTimeAvg speed
01Sam Lynch08:02:5927.6 km/h
02John Fallon08:44:3525.4 km/h
03Paula Hegarty09:34:0023.2 km/h
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Finishers
10:36:24
Median time
20.9 km/h
Median speed
Overall · 2026 results, as published by the organiser.
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Training
Training for the Donegal Ultra 555 222 km
We don't do generic plans. We combine deep knowledge of this race's demands with your recent training, then build a plan with you that progresses as you do.
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Typical sessions
222 km with 2,418 m of climbing
Endurance and fatigue resistance over the full distance
Fuelling and pacing for the whole event
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Typical sessions
Long endurance rides building toward the full distance
Threshold and sweet-spot work for sustained power
Sustained climbing repeats on real gradients
Group rides for drafting and bunch-riding skills
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