Belmont and Little Sugar Loaf

Event overview

The Irish Mountain Running Association event is scheduled for Wednesday 5th August 2026 in County Wicklow at Belmont Demesne. The race is listed as part of the Leinster League. The course climb is 360 m. The route is fully marked and GPS use is allowed. Event difficulty is recorded as 6. Mandatory kit is Level B.

Distances

• 8.5 km long course
• 5.0 km short / junior course
• 1 km Belmont Challenge fun run

Courses and route

The long course follows the classic Belmont route through forest and fields, then runs clockwise at the base of the Little Sugar Loaf. The route includes a sharp right halfway around the hill to reach and cross a rocky summit, narrow technical sections, wider trail sections, and a final detour across the mountain bike track to the finish. The rocky summit is described as technical. The short course follows the long course to a turnaround in the field at the foot of the Little Sugar Loaf, then retraces and uses a detour via the MTB track to the finish. The 1 km Belmont Challenge uses the MTB track and is offered as a free fun run with no online entry required.

Logistics and safety

Mandatory Level B kit includes a waterproof jacket, hat or buff, gloves, a whistle, a charged mobile phone with an emergency number stored, and a foil blanket or bivvy bag. Failure to carry required items may lead to denied entry or disqualification; random checks may be carried out. Registration is at Belmont Demesne beside the café. There is a €3 car park charge collected by card on entry. No headphones are allowed while racing. Prizegiving and refreshments are at the Belmont Demesne Café. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.