Carrauntoohil
Carrauntoohil, Ireland • 6 Sep 2026
Carrauntoohil
Carrauntoohil is a mountain running event held in County Kerry on Sunday 6th September 2026. The course covers 13.70 km with 1,126 m of climb and is classified as Event Difficulty 10, Extreme, which denotes over 1,000 m ascent or over 30 km.
The route is not marked and GPS use is allowed. The event forms part of the Munster Championship and the Irish Championship. Entry places show 0 of 250 entered. Entries open Monday 31st August 2026 at 21:00 and close Saturday 5th September 2026 at 18:00. Entry fees are listed as €7 for seniors and €5 for over 65s and under 18s.
Mandatory kit is Level C Advanced and includes a waterproof jacket with integrated hood and taped seams; hat or buff; gloves; whistle; charged mobile phone with an emergency number stored; foil blanket, bivvy bag or equivalent; waterproof full leg cover; means to carry a minimum of 500 mL water; emergency food; map of the route or area; and a compass. All runners must bring these items. The actual kit to be carried during the race will be finalised on the day depending on conditions and will be advised at Registration.
Failure to carry required items may result in being denied entry or disqualified. Random kit checks may be carried out. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.