Ecotrail Wicklow

Bray, Ireland • 26 Sep 2026

EcoTrail Wicklow - 26 September 2026

EcoTrail Wicklow takes place in Bray, County Wicklow, Ireland, and is part of the international EcoTrail series. All races start and finish on Bray Seafront. The routes include coastal sections with views of the Irish Sea, forest trails, mountain terrain in the Wicklow Mountains, and some historic landmarks.

The event offers multiple race distances with recorded elevation gain and high proportions of natural surface:

  • 80K - 79.8 km, 2636 m ascent, 97% natural surface
  • 46K - 46 km, 2151 m ascent, 90% natural surface
  • 30K - 30.8 km, 1418 m ascent, 83% natural surface
  • 19K - 19.5 km, 877 m ascent, 90% natural surface
  • 10K - 10 km, 424 m ascent, 85% natural surface

The event webpage indicates an environmental focus as part of the EcoTrail series, with measures intended to reduce environmental impact and promote sustainability. The 2025 edition was reported as the largest trail running event held in Ireland, drawing thousands of runners and supporters. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

UTMB 20K UTMB 50K UTMB 100K
80 km
46 km
30 km
19 km
10 km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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