Johns Hill, Killbrannish

Johns Hill, Killbrannish : Irish Mountain Running Association

Johns Hill, Killbrannish is a mountain running event in County Carlow held on Sunday 16 August 2026 as part of the Southeast League. The main course covers approximately 9.00 km with about 500 m of climb. A shorter junior or short course of 5.00 km is also provided.

The course has only major junctions marked. GPS devices are allowed. The event is rated Event Difficulty 8 (2,3,3) and requires Level B mandatory kit to be carried. Required items listed for Level B include a waterproof jacket, hat or buff, gloves, whistle, a charged mobile phone with the emergency number stored, and a foil blanket, bivvy bag or equivalent. The final decision on exactly which kit must be carried will be advised at registration and may vary with conditions. Runners must be able to carry the required kit; random checks may be carried out and lack of required items can lead to denied entry or disqualification.

Entries open 3 August 2026 and close 7 August 2026. Entry fees are €7 for seniors and €5 for over 65s and under 18s. Entry is limited to 250 participants.

Parking and registration take place in the Deerpark carpark close to the start line. Prizegiving and refreshments are held at the finish line.

Getting there: from Bunclody take Barker’s Road for 4.9 km and turn into the carpark signposted Deerpark. From Myshall head over Corabut Gap towards Bunclody and follow signs to Deerpark. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.