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charity · Saturday 1 August 2026 · 11:00am 
Breffni 3 Province Challenge 2026
At Breffni Arms Hotel / St. Patrick's Hall · Main Street, Arva, Co. Cavan
At Breffni Arms Hotel / St. Patrick's Hall · Main Street, Arva, Co. Cavan
The Breffni 3 Province Challenge is a long-running annual charity multi-sport event based in Arva, Co. Cavan, now in its 25th year. The event offers distances for all abilities, including a 100km cycle through three provinces (Connacht, Ulster and Leinster), a 25km cycle, a half marathon, a 10km run/walk, and a 5km run/walk. Funds raised go to three cancer charities: Friends of St. Luke’s Oncology, the National Breast Cancer Research Institute Galway, and the Cavan/Monaghan Palliative Care Fund. Finishers receive a bespoke medal, and complimentary tea, coffee and sandwiches are provided. Live music takes place on the Market Square in Arva after the event.
Date: Saturday 1 August 2026; 100km cycle starts 11:00am, shorter events from 1:30pm/2:00pm
In-person registration: Friday 31 July 7-9pm at Breffni Arms Hotel, Arva; Saturday 1 August 9am-1:30pm at St. Patrick’s Hall, Arva
Online registration closes Friday 31 July at 6pm
Annual recurring event; 25th anniversary in 2026
Arva is located in south Co. Cavan, approximately 30km south of Cavan town on the N87 road. Parking is available in the village centre.
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