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Glendalough Tucker Trail

Name: Glendalough Tucker Trail
Start: 2025-06-07
End: 2025-06-07
Location: Brockagh

Brockagh, Ireland • 7 Jun 2025

The Glendalough Tucker Trail is an extreme 80km mountain running event held in the Glendalough Valley, County Wicklow, Ireland. The race features a challenging 3,000m ascent over way-marked trails including St Kevin’s Way, the Spink, and the Wicklow Way. The course consists of three out-and-back loops, starting and finishing at the Upper Lake car-park.

Runners must complete the continuous single-stage race within 12 hours. Due to the difficulty, mandatory advanced-level kit is required, including waterproof gear, navigation tools, and emergency supplies. The event is limited to 75 participants and emphasizes self-navigation with markings only at major junctions. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Ireland Brockagh

Race information

Registration

80 km

80k

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

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Join the Pier Gates Remembrance Race in County Wicklow on 27 December, a friendly memorial hill run with adult and junior routes. Fancy dress is encouraged for a short social trail challenge remembering IMRA members.

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Ecotrail Wicklow

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Run the wild Wicklow hills at EcoTrail Wicklow on 26 September 2026, a trail focused on rich natural terrain and breathtaking views. With distances from intimate 10K up to a challenging 80K, there is a course for every trail lover.

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