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Mountain Rescue Benefit Race

Brockagh, Ireland • 13 Aug 2025

The Mountain Rescue Benefit Race is an 8 km hill run around Paddock Hill near Laragh in County Wicklow, Ireland. Featuring a moderate difficulty level with 250 meters of ascent, the course is fully marked and runs clockwise on a looped route. Organized by the Dublin Wicklow and Glen of Imaal Mountain Rescue Teams in association with the Irish Mountain Running Association (IMRA), the event supports mountain rescue fundraising efforts.

Participants must carry mandatory safety kit including waterproof clothing and emergency items. Parking is available at Trooperstown forest carpark, with registration at the GOIMRT base nearby. The race offers prizes and spot awards, concluding with a prizegiving at Kavanaghs Pub in Roundwood. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Ireland Brockagh

Race information

Registration
8 km
250 m+
8.00 Km
5 km
Short/junior Course Just Under 5 Km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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