Rás Tailteann 2026 Full Route & GPX Files
Here are the attached the final route details for the 2026 Rás Tailteann. The final distance of the race is 792.5 kilometres, including 21 categorised climbs.Please note that Stage 2 is slightly longer than originally advertised due to changes on the approach to Banteer.
Below are links to the GPS and Google Maps files, including both neutral sections and race routes. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, please let us know if you notice any discrepancies between the files and the official route excel.
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Stage 1: Portlaoise to Kilmallock - Wednesday, May 20th 2026
RidewithGPS Neutral Section: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/54014272
Google Map Neutral Section: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1De0EhMXKXahnSqU9vYyem1vf6i-kSjQ&usp=sharing
RidewithGPS Race Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/54014276
Google Map Race Route: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1qBSTcu-dsNDSZjhcXhXcKlhpJK5Du2I&usp=sharing
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Stage 2: Rathmore to Banteer - Thursday, May 21st 2026
RidewithGPS Race Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/54014363
Google Map Race Route: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1TVwbFBRzfQDC8fuDLzTqWfxvRq0UXpg&usp=sharing
RidewithGPS Neutral Section: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/54014358
Google Map Neutral Section: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1l7Wdi6loMPJfdM9KqumtM15qQQObXwU&usp=sharing
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Stage 3: Mitchelstown to Enniscorthy - Friday, May 22nd 2026
RidewithGPS Neutral Section: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/54014408
Google Map Neutral Section: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1bVrEsr2ybBUHQdsBmJmv88knv30t3kg&usp=sharing
RidewithGPS Race Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/54014409
Google Map Race Route: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1Bvmx_neNYk7UC8mbA1eJ_So-nn4Ktv0&usp=sharing
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Stage 4: Carlow to Baltinglass - Saturday, May 23rd 2026
RidewithGPS Neutral Section: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/54014188
Google Map Neutral Section: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1kKyZpGqRycn7GHyXyUMv2BiQPERn4oQ&usp=sharing
RidewithGPS Race Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/54014182
Google Map Race Route: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1a3TOonQRd1xcqdG2P-pCT2wvafKnu2g&usp=sharing
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Stage 5: Carlow to Dunboyne - Sunday, May 24th 2026
RidewithGPS Neutral Section: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/54014562
Google Map Neutral Section: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1VSJsiPhg8uxX6BgLv3j7SAzqE7IvwNQ&usp=sharing
RidewithGPS Race Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/54014565
Google Map Race Route: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1i6PsC-x6aAtgTHP0spvBP8bBNeWFR6g&usp=sharing