Lug Uphill

Event Overview

Lug Uphill is a mountain running event located in Barravore, County Wicklow. It is part of the Irish Uphill League and serves as the inaugural race for the Leinster Weekend. The event features a single course with specific physical characteristics:

• 6.00 km total distance
• 800 meters of total ascent

The course is marked only at major junctions and the use of GPS devices for navigation is not permitted. The event has an entry limit of 50 participants.

Required Equipment

Participants must bring a mandatory Level B kit to the race. This includes a waterproof jacket, a hat or buff, gloves, a whistle, a charged mobile phone with the emergency number stored, and a foil blanket or bivvy bag. Registrants must also have a way to carry all items. The final decision on which items must be carried during the run is made on the day of the event based on weather conditions.

Additional Information

This race is the first of two trial events used to select athletes for the Nasego Mountain Running Six Nations event in Italy. To qualify, runners must participate in this vertical race as well as a second trial held at a later date.

For those attending the Leinster Weekend, camping facilities are available in the Glenmalure Valley near the Avonbeg river. The site includes access to coin-operated showers at a nearby lodge and on-site portable toilets. Alternative local accommodation includes lodges and bed and breakfast options in the Glenmalure area. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.