Knockmealdown Uphill

Dungarvan, Ireland • 13 May 2026

Knockmealdown Uphill

The Knockmealdown Uphill is a running event scheduled for Wednesday, 13th May 2026, in County Waterford. It has a 4.50 km distance with a total climb of 536 meters. The event is part of the Munster Uphill League and is classified with an Event Difficulty rating of 3.

The race marking policy is that only major junctions will be marked. The use of GPS devices is not allowed. Entry for the event opens on Monday, 11th May 2026 at 21:00 and closes on race day, Wednesday, 13th May 2026 at 12:00. The entry cost is €7 for seniors and €5 for over 65s and under 18s. There is an entry limit of 250 participants.

All runners must bring a specific set of mandatory equipment, categorized as Level B - Standard kit. This includes a waterproof jacket, a hat or buff, gloves, a whistle, a charged mobile phone with an emergency number stored, and a foil blanket or bivvy bag. The actual kit to be carried during the race will be finalized on the day based on conditions and announced at registration. Random checks may be carried out, and failure to have the required items may lead to denied entry or disqualification. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

5 km
Knockmealdown Uphill
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