The Connemara International Ultra Marathon is an epic 39.3-mile journey that begins in Recess and concludes at the vibrant finish line in Maam Cross. The route provides a magnificent tour of the West, navigating past the Twelve Pins, along the shores of Lough Inagh, and through the picturesque village of Leenane beside Killary Fjord. Runners face an honest terrain of relentless rolling hills and a testing out-and-back section to Rosroe Pier, all culminating in the infamous "Hell of the West" climb. This grueling yet rewarding circuit is world-renowned for its dramatic mountain scenery and unique atmosphere.