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Annaloughan Loop 10K Trail Run

Name: Annaloughan Loop 10K Trail Run
Start: 2027-02-20
End: 2027-02-20
Location: Dundalk

Dundalk, Ireland • 20 Feb 2027

Annaloughan Loop 10K Trail Run

The Annaloughan Loop is a 10K trail run on the Cooley Peninsula, scheduled for Saturday 20th February. The event is based at McCrystals Track, Jenkinstown, Dundalk, Co. Louth (A91 KD68).

The route combines runnable trail with sections of natural terrain and offers sustained views of the surrounding area. The course has approximately 240 m of elevation gain. All participants who complete the event receive a unique finisher medal. The event provides onsite parking for participants.

Entry details note that the entry fee includes race number postage for entries received before midnight on Sunday 30th January. The event is presented early in the season and may appeal to road runners curious about trail running, regular trail runners seeking an early-season effort, or people setting a running goal for early 2027. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Ireland Dundalk

Race information

Website Registration

10 km

10k Trail Run

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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