Croghan Half

Wicklow, Ireland • 23 Aug 2025

The Croghan Half is a challenging mountain running event held in County Wicklow, Ireland, featuring a 21 km course with 850 meters of ascent. The race showcases diverse terrain including fireroads, forest trails, rocky paths, and open mountain sections around Croghan Kinsella on the Wicklow-Wexford border. It is part of the Leinster Half-Marathon League and is rated difficult due to its terrain and elevation gain. The route is marked at major junctions, and runners must carry mandatory safety kit including waterproof clothing, whistle, and emergency supplies. The event starts near Clonroe crossroad and finishes outside the Gap pub, which also serves as the registration and prize-giving location. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

21 km
850 m+
Half Marathon
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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