Belmont and Little Sugar Loaf

Belmont Demesne, Ireland • 5 Aug 2026

Belmont and Little Sugar Loaf

The event is a set of mountain runs based at Belmont Demesne in County Wicklow. The courses use forest and field trails around the Little Sugar Loaf, including a rocky summit section and an MTB track finish. The long route crosses narrow and wider trails and includes technical rocky ground on the summit. The route is fully marked and GPS devices are allowed.

Distances and climb:

  • 8.5 km long course, climb 360 m
  • 5.0 km short / junior course
  • 1.0 km Belmont Challenge fun run

Long and short courses require online entry and on site registration before the race. The 1 km Belmont Challenge is free, does not require online entry, and participants are responsible for their own safety as it is not covered by IMRA insurance. Children must be supervised for the 1 km event. Entry fees are listed as €7 for seniors and €5 for over 65s and under 18s. Entries open Monday 3rd August 2026 and close Wednesday 5th August 2026. The event capacity is 250 places.

Mandatory kit level B includes a waterproof jacket, hat or buff, gloves, whistle, charged mobile phone with emergency number, and a foil blanket or bivvy bag. Failure to carry required kit may lead to denial of entry or disqualification. There is a prizegiving at Belmont Demesne Café and a small event bar operating in the café area. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

9 km
Long Course
5 km
Short Course / Junior
Belmont Challenge
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

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A mountain race on Keadeen in County Wicklow on 10 June 2026, featuring an out-and-back ridge route of about 10 km with 385 m of climb and an approximate 4.2 km short course for juniors. Level B mandatory kit is required.

A Wicklow mountain running event on 17 June 2026 at Ballinastoe Wood featuring an 11.00 km main course and a 4.70 km short course. The route is fully marked, rated difficult, and Level B mandatory kit is required.

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