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Cuilcagh

Name: Cuilcagh
Start: 2026-09-12
End: 2026-09-12
Location: Florence Court Demesne

Florence Court Demesne, United Kingdom • 12 Sep 2026

Cuilcagh

Cuilcagh is a mountain running event in County Cavan held on Saturday 12th September 2026. The course distance is 11.90 km and the total climb is 870 m. The route has only major junctions marked and GPS devices are not allowed.

The event is part of the Ulster Championship and the North West League. Entry fees are €7 for seniors and €5 for competitors over 65 and under 18. Entries open Monday 7th September 2026 at 21:00 and close Friday 11th September 2026 at 18:00. Places are shown as 0 / 250 entered.

Mandatory kit is Level B Standard and must be carried; it includes a waterproof jacket, hat or buff, gloves, whistle, a charged mobile phone with the emergency number stored, and a foil blanket, bivvy bag or equivalent. The exact kit required to be carried on the day may be finalised depending on conditions and will be advised at registration. Competitors should also have the means to carry all required items. Random kit checks may be carried out and failure to have the required items may result in denial of entry or disqualification. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Northern Ireland Florence Court Demesne

Race information

Registration

12 km

Cuilcagh

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

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