Night Challenge 1: Crone Maulin

Event details

Night Challenge 1: Crone Maulin is a mountain running event in County Wicklow. The course distance is 7.40 km with a total climb of 407 m. The route is fully marked and GPS use is allowed. The event difficulty is listed as level 6 - Moderate Terrain, which corresponds to 200 m - 500 m ascent and 6 km - 10 km distance. Prizegiving takes place at the finish.

Course and logistics

The route is a counter-clockwise loop over Maulin, starting at the barrier at Crone car park. Runners follow a short wide-trail section, then a climb through the woods and up the side of Maulin. From the summit there is a short rocky path to a gap in the wall, then left onto the Wicklow Way for a descent past the Powerscourt Waterfall overlook back to Crone car park.

Getting there: take the turn off the N11 at Kilmacanogue towards Roundwood, then the right turn for Powerscourt Waterfall. The Crone Woods car park is on the left about 800 m beyond the waterfall entrance.

Mandatory kit and rules

Mandatory kit level is B - Standard. Required items include a waterproof jacket, hat or buff, gloves, whistle, a charged mobile phone with an emergency number stored, and a foil blanket or bivvy bag. Runners must also carry a suitable torch for running at night and are advised to carry a back-up torch or spare battery. The final kit to be carried will be confirmed at registration and must be carried for the entire race. Headphones are not allowed. Junior runners who will be 16 or older during 2025 (U18) may compete; younger runners cannot. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.