On day four, participants ran through the remote Elan Valley, covering 69km of generally runnable terrain, with the route including more tarmac than previous days. The weather was extremely changeable, with both torrential rain and patches of sunlight. At the start of the day, 139 runners were still in the full race.
The Irish Government today announced the creation of a new National Park, the country's eighth. Located on the Dingle Peninsula, Páírc Náisiúnta na Mara, Ciarraí includes the rugged Conor Pass, the unique island of Sceilg Mhichíl, and Mount Brandon, one of...