Aherlow Trail 11.5k

Bansha West, Ireland • 7 Mar 2026

Event details

Aherlow Trail 11.5k takes place on Saturday 7 March 2026 in County Tipperary. The course distance is 11.5 km and the listed climb is 999 m. The event is part of the Coillte Winter/Spring Trail League, Munster. Race marking is limited to only major junctions and the use of GPS is not allowed. Entry details have not yet been published; entries for league events usually open a couple of weeks before the event.

Safety and kit

The event carries an Event Difficulty rating of 3. Mandatory kit is Level B - Standard and includes a waterproof jacket, hat or buff, gloves, whistle, a charged mobile phone with an emergency number stored, and a foil blanket or bivvy bag. Runners should have the means to carry the required kit. The list of items to be carried during the race may be finalised on the day and will be advised at registration. Failure to have the required items may lead to being denied entry or disqualified; random kit checks may be carried out. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

12 km
11.50 Km
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