Bray Head

Event details

The race takes place on Wednesday 22nd April, 2026 at Bray Head, County Wicklow. The course climb is 366 m and the main distance is 7.30 km. The event includes a short/junior course of 3.50 km. Event difficulty is rated 6 (2,2,2) - moderate terrain, 200 m - 500 m ascent, 6 km - 10 km. The route is fully marked and GPS use is allowed. Mandatory kit is Level B - standard: waterproof jacket, hat or buff, gloves, whistle, charged mobile phone with emergency number stored, and a foil blanket or bivvy bag. All runners must carry the required kit; random checks may be carried out.

Course and logistics

A new route introduced in 2025 starts at the promenade barrier, heads up to Bray Cross via a trail on the left, proceeds over the headlands to the Trig Point on Bray Head Hill, then loops back down the left side past the old cable car and Raheen-a-Cluig ruins to finish at the barrier. The junior route of approximately 3.5 km follows the main route but returns after the gate down from Bray Cross. Registration is in the Martello Hotel, about 850 m from the start line. The Martello Hotel and Martello Bar are on Bray seafront; the prizegiving and a post-race BBQ will be held at the Martello Bar. There are regular DART and bus services to Bray and paid parking along the seafront and adjoining roads. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.