Glen of the Downs
Woodlands, Ireland • 29 Jul 2026
Glen of the Downs trail race
Glen of the Downs is a trail race held in Glen of the Downs, County Wicklow. The main route covers 8.15 km with 292 m of climb. A shorter junior route covers 4.88 km. The course is fully marked and GPS use is allowed.
Entries open on Monday 27 July 2026 at 21:00 and close on Wednesday 29 July 2026 at 12:00. Entry fees are €7 for seniors and €5 for over 65s and under 18s. Places are limited to 250 entries.
Terrain is classed as easy with total ascent between 200 m and 500 m and typical distances of 6 km to 10 km. The event is part of the Trail League Leinster. Mandatory Level A basic kit requires a showerproof, windproof jacket; runners must be able to carry all required kit. Random kit checks may be carried out and lack of required kit may lead to denial of entry or disqualification.
Parking is at the Outdoor Living car park, Eircode A98W3V8, with room for about 80 cars. Usual IMRA parking charges apply: free for a full car or 4/3/2 euro per vehicle depending on occupants. Do not park on Ballydonagh Lane as it is private.
After the race there will be sandwiches and drinks, a burger and coffee van, and a prizegiving and raffle in the car park. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.