Womens Night Challenge

OCT
2
2026
A women-only night run in County Wicklow on 2 October 2026: 7.00 km, 277 m climb, fully marked Sugarloaf Way route with mandatory night kit and fees donated to Bray Women’s Refuge.
Fri 2 Oct 2026
7 kilometers

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About the race

A women-only night running event in County Wicklow held on Friday 2nd October 2026. The main route is 7.00 km with 277 m of climb and follows the Sugarloaf Way. The course is fully marked and GPS devices are allowed.

The event is classified as easy terrain with typical ascent in the 200 m to 500 m range and distance within the 6 km to 10 km band. Mandatory kit is Level A basic: a showerproof, windproof jacket plus trail running shoes and a torch suitable for running at night (a head torch is preferred). A back-up torch or spare batteries are recommended. All runners must be able to carry the required kit; failure to present required items may lead to denial of entry or disqualification, and random kit checks may be carried out. The event is presented as an introductory night challenge with a sweeper on course to support participants.

Finish and prizegiving take place at the GAA Club. All race entry fees will be donated to Bray Women’s Refuge. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

7 km
Womens Night Challenge

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