Ballyhoura Winter Moonlight Challenge
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About the race
Ballyhoura Winter Moonlight Dash is a trail run in County Limerick with a recorded distance of 13.00 km and approximately 350 m of ascent. The route is fully marked and allows use of GPS devices. The course is a shorter version of the Challenge route and does not include Seefin mountain; it is undulating and follows forest trails and boreens with the start and finish at the same location.
The event is listed with difficulty level 6, described as moderate terrain with 200–500 m of ascent and typical stage distances of 6–10 km. Mandatory kit is Level B standard and must be carried; required items include a waterproof jacket, hat or buff, gloves, whistle, a charged mobile phone with an emergency number stored, and a foil blanket or bivvy bag. Organisers will finalise the specific kit to be carried on the day depending on conditions and may perform random checks. Failure to have required items may lead to denial of entry or disqualification.
Logistics notes include the venue at Scoil Pol, Kilfinane, Co Limerick. Transfers between entries are not allowed and the organiser operates a no refund policy. The entry fee is €35 and entries close on Thursday 21 January 2027 at 18:00. On finishing, finishers receive a souvenir beanie and freshly made pizza and beer along with tea and coffee. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.