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Brandon Ridge Half Marathon

Name: Brandon Ridge Half Marathon
Start: 2025-07-12
End: 2025-07-12
Location: Dingle

Dingle, Ireland • 12 Jul 2025

The Brandon Ridge Half Marathon is an extreme mountain running event held in Dingle, County Kerry, Ireland. Covering a distance of 21 kilometers with a challenging ascent of 1260 meters, the race is part of the Munster Half-Marathon League. The course features rugged terrain with only major junctions marked, requiring participants to carry mandatory advanced safety gear including waterproof clothing, navigation tools, emergency food, and water. Registration and prizegiving take place at Paul Geaneys Pub in Dingle. The event emphasizes safety and preparedness, with strict kit requirements and volunteer support to ensure a well-organized mountain running experience. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Ireland Dingle

Race information

Registration

21 km

1260 m+

Half Marathon

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

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