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Art's Loop

Name: Art's Loop
Start: 2026-08-01
End: 2026-08-01
Location: Wicklow

Wicklow, Ireland • 1 Aug 2026

Event Details

Art's Loop is a mountain running event in County Wicklow, scheduled for Saturday, 1 August 2026. It is part of the Leinster Championship league.

Course Information

The course is 10 km in distance and has a total climb of 680 meters. The event difficulty is rated as 3 (1,1,1) - Easy Terrain, <200M ascent, <6Km. The race marking will be "Only major junctions marked." The use of GPS devices is not allowed for navigation.

Mandatory Kit

All runners must bring a specific set of equipment, categorized as Level B - Standard Mandatory Kit. This includes a waterproof jacket, hat or buff, gloves, a whistle, a charged mobile phone with an emergency number stored, and a foil blanket, bivvy bag, or equivalent.

Runners must have the means to carry all this kit during the race. The specific items to be carried will be finalized on race day based on conditions and announced at registration. Random checks may be conducted, and failure to have the required items may lead to denied entry or disqualification.

Registration and Logistics

Entry opens on Monday, 27 July 2026 at 21:00 and closes on Friday, 31 July 2026 at 18:00. The entry limit is 50 participants. The cost is €7 for seniors and €5 for runners over 65 or under 18 years old. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Ireland Wicklow

Race information

Registration

10 km

Art's Loop

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

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