Carrowkeel

Gortalough, Ireland • 20 Jun 2026

Carrowkeel

Carrowkeel is a mountain running event organised by the Irish Mountain Running Association in County Sligo on Saturday 20th June 2026. The main course is 10.00 km with approximately 300 m of ascent. The event is classified as difficulty level 6, indicating moderate terrain and an expected ascent in the 200 m to 500 m range for a distance of 6 km to 10 km. The route is fully marked and the use of GPS devices is not permitted.

Entry fee information is provided: €7 for seniors and €5 for competitors over 65 and under 18. Entries open on 15th June 2026 and close on 19th June 2026. The event is part of the North West League and has a maximum field size of 250 places.

Registration takes place at the MayFly Inn in Ballinafad Village, which also serves as the parking location. There is a 2 km walk or jog from the village to the start point and no parking is allowed on the access road to the start line. Competitors must carry mandatory Level B standard kit: a waterproof jacket, hat or buff, gloves, whistle, a charged mobile phone with the emergency number stored, and a foil blanket or bivvy bag or equivalent. The organiser will confirm the exact kit to be carried on the day. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

10 km
Carrowkeel
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