Ran out of Road 600km

This is a 600km Permanent Audax (a "Tourist" options is also available).

The route is basically Mizen Head to Malin Head which is on many people’s bucket list. (it has a short additional section at the start to bring the distance up to 600km).

Audax

What is a Calendar Audax?

This is an audax formally scheduled on the calendar in a given year.
The Ran out or Road 600 is schduled for 22nd August 2026.
What is a Permanent Audax?

Permanents are audax routes that may be ridden on any date, usually by individual riders or small groups. By their nature they will be unsupported, and cannot be used for PBP qualification or any other award validated by ACP. However they do count towards AI Club awards such as RRTY and provide a flexible alternative for people whose schedule makes it difficult to ride calendar events.
Is there a time limit?

For recognition as an audax, the 600km must be completed in 40 hours. (Riders leaving Schull early can get a dawn photo at Mizen Head and make it to Malin Head before closing time the next day.

How do I enter?

This well be via Eventmaster in 2026

Tourist Option

What is the Tourist Option?

Planned for 2026 this is a more relaxed version of the audax event
(ie. it doesnt have the audax time limit). The intent is that this is still an unsupported ride. Riders may have arranged transportation to the start or from the finish. However, having a support vehicle on the route is not in the spirit of the event.

Is there a time limit?

The time limit for the Tourist Option is 4 days (ie. an average 150km / day). Anyone finishing in 4 days or less will be recognised as a Tourist Finisher.
How do I enter?

This well be via Eventmaster in 2026

Why doesn't it start at Mizen Head?

Starting in Schull brings the route distance up to 600km. It also simplifies logistics. Riders can get accommodation in Schull before an early morning start.

How does it work?

Riders will be added to a WhatsApp group.
They must post a photo from Schull
The timestamp on this photo is their start time
They must post a photo from Mizen Head
They must post a photo from Malin Head
There are nominal controls along the way – but there is little benefit in going off route. Riders are expected to to post photos from these points so that progress can be tracked

How do I get to the start?

As this is a one way route, driving to the start doesnt make a lot of sense. Options include:

Train to Cork or Killarney and cycle to Schull

Bus to Clonakilty and cycle to Schull

What is the route?

The route is at this link on Ride with GPS. An audax route sheet can be found here.
The Mizen to Malin section is about as flat as possible.

What support is there?

None!

Where can I get food along the way?

There are lots of options. eg.

- 70km - Circle K Bantry
- 140km - SuperValu or Centra Millstreet
- 190km - SuperValu or Centra Charleville
- 230km - McDonalds Castletroy
- 284km - Applegreen Borrisokane
- 340km - Texaco or McDonalds Athlone
- 385km - Centra or McDonalds Longford
- 460km - McDonalds Enniskillen
- 520km - Circle K or Spar Lifford

Where is the Finish? How do I get home?

The route finishes at Malin Head. Options to get home include:

Cycle back to Derry. Then, take the scenic Train to Belfast to connect with

Buses or Trains to Dublin and on to Cork/Galway etc.
or the Ferry to Cairnryan, Scotland

How is my achievement recognised?

Finishers will receive:

A sense of achievment

(aka Bragging Rights)

An entry in the table below (Audax/Tourist)

While stocks last,

finishers will also receive this

limited edition highly valuable beermat

Finishers

Name	Club	Event Type	Status	When
Tomasz Grzelaczyk	Audax Ireland	Audax Permanent	Finished	26/07/2025
Andrew Beattie	Audax Ireland	Audax Permanent	Finished	03/06/2024
Joe Fitzpatrick	Orwell Wheelers	Audax Permanent	Finished	02/09/2023
Valerie Plant	Orwell Wheelers	Audax Permanent	Finished	02/09/2023

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