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Carrauntoohil

Name: Carrauntoohil
Start: 2025-09-07
End: 2025-09-07
Location: Carrauntoohil

Carrauntoohil, Ireland • 7 Sep 2025

The Carrauntoohil race, organized by the Irish Mountain Running Association, takes place in County Kerry. This challenging mountain running event covers a distance of 13.7 kilometers with a significant climb of 1,126 meters, classified as extreme difficulty. The course is unmarked, requiring participants to navigate the route independently, and GPS devices are permitted. Runners must carry mandatory safety gear, including waterproof clothing, a whistle, a charged mobile phone, and emergency blankets, ensuring preparedness for mountain conditions. The event is part of the Irish Championship league, emphasizing its competitive nature and high standards for safety and endurance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Ireland Carrauntoohil

Race information

Registration

13 km

1126 m+

Carrauntoohil 13.70 Km

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

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Sunday Jul 6

Mangerton

Kerry - 21 km from Carrauntoohil

9 km

Mangerton is a challenging mountain running event held in County Kerry, Ireland, organized by the Irish Mountain Running Association. The race covers a distance of 9.6 kilometers with a significant climb of 700 meters, featuring difficult terrain and open mountain conditions. The route is unmarked,..

Saturday Jul 12

Brandon Ridge Half Marathon

Dingle - 39 km from Carrauntoohil

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Sunday Jul 13

Dingle Trail

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10 km

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Sunday Jul 27

3 Counties Trail/S. Luachra

Glencollins Lower - 41 km from Carrauntoohil

11 km

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Kerry Way Ultra

Killarney - 17 km from Carrauntoohil

60 km

101 km

193 km

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Sunday Dec 14

Glanageenty Half Marathon

Glanageenty - 34 km from Carrauntoohil

21 km

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