Johns Hill, Killbrannish
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About the race
Johns Hill, Killbrannish is a Southeast League mountain race in County Carlow held on Sunday 16th August 2026. The course features significant climb and varied terrain with a total ascent of 500 m and a main distance of 9.00 km plus a short course of 5.00 km. The event is rated with an event difficulty indicating moderate terrain and more than 500 m ascent.
Race navigation will have only major junctions marked and GPS use is allowed. Entries carry a fee of €7 for seniors and €5 for over 65s and under 18s; entries open on Monday 10th August 2026 and close on Saturday 15th August 2026. Entry capacity is limited to 250 places.
Organisers require a mandatory Level B kit to be carried, which includes a waterproof jacket, hat or buff, gloves, whistle, a charged mobile phone with an emergency number stored, and a foil blanket or bivvy bag. Participants should be able to carry the kit during the race. Random kit checks may be carried out and failure to have required items can lead to denied entry or disqualification. Registration will take place in the carpark close to the start line and prize giving with refreshments will be held at the finish area.
Access notes: from Bunclody follow Barker’s Road for 4.9 km then turn into the carpark signposted Deerpark; from Myshall head over Corabut gap towards Bunclody and follow signs to the Deerpark carpark at Deerpark Mountain Biking and Hiking Trails. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
