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Seefin Challenge

Name: Seefin Challenge
Start: 2025-06-08
End: 2025-06-08
Location: Limerick

Limerick, Ireland • 8 Jun 2025

The Seefin Challenge is a prestigious running event organized by the Irish Mountain Running Association, serving as a trial race for the World Running Championships. Set in Limerick, the event features a challenging course of 15 kilometers with a significant ascent of 700 meters. Participants are required to carry mandatory safety gear, including a waterproof jacket and a charged mobile phone. The race includes two loops for senior competitors and one loop for U20 participants. This open race aims to select teams for various categories, with specific target times for qualification. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Ireland Limerick

Race information

Registration

15 km

740 m+

Long Course

7 km

370 m+

Short Course

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

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