Belmont and Little Sugar Loaf

Belmont and Little Sugar Loaf

This mountain running event takes place in County Wicklow, featuring routes that traverse the forest and fields of Belmont Demesne and the slopes of the Little Sugar Loaf. The event serves as a race in the Leinster League and provides several distance options across varied terrain, including forest tracks, mountain trails, and a mountain bike track.

The event offers three distinct distances:

• 8.5 km (Long Course with 360 m climb)
• 5.0 km (Short / Junior Course)
• 1.0 km (Belmont Challenge fun run)

The 8.5 km route follows trails through the forest and fields before circling the base of the Little Sugar Loaf. Runners ascend over the rocky, technical summit before returning via narrow trails and wider paths. The final section includes a detour through the twists of a mountain bike track. The 5.0 km course follows the main route to a turnaround point at the foot of the hill and concludes on the same bike track. A 1.0 km fun run is also available on the mountain bike track for those wishing to avoid the hill ascent.

A mandatory safety kit is required for participants, which includes a waterproof jacket, hat or buff, gloves, whistle, charged mobile phone, and a foil blanket or bivvy bag. The course is fully marked, and the use of GPS devices is permitted. Registration takes place at the Belmont Demesne garden. Facilities on-site include a café where refreshments are available after the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.