Garryduff Woods, Rochestown
Rochestown, Ireland • 4 Oct 2026
Event details
The Garryduff Woods race takes place in Rochestown Woods, County Cork, on Sunday 4 October 2026. The event is part of the Coillte Summer/Autumn Trail League, Munster. The course distance is 6.50 km with approximately 200 m of climb. The event difficulty is rated 3 (Easy Terrain). The route is fully marked and GPS use is allowed.
Route and logistics
The course runs in Garryduff/Rochestown Woods, located to the south-east of Cork City. The route includes technical sections, climbing and single-track trails. Parking at Garryduff Sports Centre is not available; parking is limited. Suggested parking locations include the Rochestown Inn car park, Upper Belmont Avenue and Upper Kensington. The lane leading to the woods must not be blocked.
Mandatory kit and race rules
Mandatory kit is Level B - Standard and must be carried by all runners. Required items are a waterproof jacket, hat or buff, gloves, whistle, a charged mobile phone with an emergency number stored, and a foil blanket or bivvy bag equivalent. The specific kit to be carried may be finalised on the day and will be advised at registration. Failure to have the required items may result in denied entry or disqualification. Random kit checks may be carried out. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.