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Mountain Rescue Benefit Race

Name: Mountain Rescue Benefit Race
Start: 2025-08-13
End: 2025-08-13
Location: Brockagh

Brockagh, Ireland • 13 Aug 2025

The Mountain Rescue Benefit Race, organized by the Irish Mountain Running Association in collaboration with Dublin Wicklow and Glen of Imaal Mountain Rescue Teams, is held near Laragh in County Wicklow. This event features an 8 km course with a 250 m climb around Paddock Hill, plus a shorter 4 km junior route. The route is fully marked and rated as moderately difficult, requiring participants to carry mandatory safety gear.

The race supports mountain rescue services, which rely on fundraising. Parking is available at Trooperstown forest carpark, with registration at the GOIMRT base. The event promises a fun atmosphere with prizes and spot awards, celebrating the end of the running season. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Ireland Brockagh

Race information

Registration

8 km

250 m+

Main Course 8.00 Km

Short Course 4.00 Km

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Trail runs nearby

Saturday Dec 27

Pier Gates Remembrance Race

Ballinastoe - 12 km from Brockagh

5 km

8 km

Join the Pier Gates Remembrance Race in County Wicklow on 27 December, a friendly memorial hill run with adult and junior routes. Fancy dress is encouraged for a short social trail challenge remembering IMRA members.

Saturday Sep 26

Ecotrail Wicklow

Bray - 25 km from Brockagh

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EcoTrail Wicklow on 26 September 2026 brings scenic trail running through wild Wicklow with routes from 10 km to an epic 80 km ultra. Expect rugged forest trails, big views and a welcoming race vibe.

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