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Queen Maeve's

Name: Queen Maeve's
Start: 2025-08-09
End: 2025-08-09
Location: Sligo

Sligo, Ireland • 9 Aug 2025

Queen Maeve's is a mountain running event organized by the Irish Mountain Running Association, taking place on August 9, 2025, in Knocknarea, Sligo. The race features a challenging route with approximately 7 km of terrain, including two climbs of Knocknarea and a total ascent of 370 meters. The course is fully marked and includes a shorter junior option of about 4 km.

Proceeds from the event will be donated to the Sligo Leitrim Mountain Rescue Team in memory of a valued member. Participants are required to carry mandatory safety gear, and the event is part of the North West League. The race starts and finishes at the Knocknarea tourist carpark. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Ireland Sligo

Race information

Registration

7 km

370 m+

Main Course 7.00 Km

Short Course Option Approximately 4 Km (junior Route)

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

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