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Carnaween

Donegal, Ireland • 5 Jul 2025

Carnaween is a mountain running event held in County Donegal, Ireland, organized by the Irish Mountain Running Association. The race covers a distance of 7.8 km with a climb of 514 meters, classified as an easy difficulty level. The course starts and finishes at Letterbarrow Football Club, located about 15 minutes from Donegal Town.

The route includes private sheep farming land and features a steep summit with loose rock, requiring careful navigation. Only major junctions are marked, and mandatory safety kit is required. A shorter junior course option is available.

Post-race refreshments and prize-giving take place at the club, with additional socializing at a nearby pub. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Ireland Donegal

Race information

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7 km
514 m+
Long Course
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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