Tom Crean Endurance Walk 2025

The Tom Crean Endurance Walk (TCEW) is renowned for its breathtaking scenery, traversing iconic locations such as Mount Brandon, Brandon Ridge, and the picturesque Annascaul River walk.

The distance covered is 30km with an elevation gain of 1900 meters.

This is a self-guided walk, requiring participants to possess a high level of fitness and experience in mountain walking.

Registration in February allows participants ample time to prepare physically for an exceptional journey through the hills of Kerry.

Walkers will be transported from Annascaul to Baile Breac to commence their journey. Water stations will be available at key locations, but food will not be provided on the route. Participants will receive two walk numbers upon registration; one can be attached to a designated bag that will be shuttled to the Connor Pass car park, allowing for easier carrying during the walk.

After completing the challenge, participants will be greeted with refreshments and presented with a Tom Crean medallion in the village.

Various accommodations such as B&Bs and glamping pods are available in the village, and early booking is recommended due to high demand.

The organizers are eager to welcome both returning participants and newcomers.

If weather conditions are assessed to be hazardous, the following options may be implemented:

1. A modified walk with reduced risk may be offered, with no refund applicable.

2. The walk may be postponed to a later date, with a 50% refund available if one cannot attend the rescheduled date.

3. The walk may be canceled entirely with a 50% refund provided.

Refunds will be given only for options 2 and 3.

This walk is not a race; however, checkpoints will be in place, and participants are expected to finish within a 12-hour timeframe for safety reasons.

Each individual will be challenged personally, and completing the walk offers a profound sense of accomplishment.