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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

3000 m+

80k

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

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