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Devil's Glen

Name: Devil's Glen
Start: 2025-03-23
End: 2025-03-23
Location: Wicklow

Wicklow, Ireland • 23 Mar 2025

Devil's Glen is a trail race organized by the Irish Mountain Running Association, set in the scenic Wicklow region. The event features a course that follows the Seamus Heaney and Waterfall walks, covering a distance of 8 kilometers with a climb of 283 meters. It is classified as an easy terrain race, fully marked for participants.

Runners are required to carry mandatory safety gear, including a waterproof jacket, gloves, and a charged mobile phone. The event promotes community involvement, encouraging carpooling due to limited parking. Registration opens on March 17, 2025, with no entry limit. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Ireland Wicklow

Race information

Registration

8 km

8.00 Km

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

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