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Name: Sliabh Daeane - Ox Mountains
Start: 2026-06-03
End: 2026-06-03
Location: Sligo

Sligo, Ireland • 3 Jun 2026

Sliabh Daeane - Ox Mountains

Sliabh Daeane in County Sligo is scheduled for Wednesday 3 June 2026. The main mountain course is 8.95 km with a climb of 288 m. A short course is offered and excludes the mountain section.

8.95 km main course, 288 m climb
Short course excluding the mountain section

Entry fees are €7 for seniors and €5 for runners over 65 and under 18. Entries open on 1 June 2026 and close on 3 June 2026. The event lists a capacity of 250 places and shows entries recorded as 0 at the time of listing.

Race marking is limited to only major junctions. GPS devices are allowed. The event is listed in the North West League and carries a difficulty rating of 7 (1,3,3).

Mandatory kit is Level B standard and includes 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 have the means to carry the kit. The exact kit to be carried may be finalised on the day and will be advised at registration. Failure to have required items may result in denial of entry or disqualification, and random kit checks may be carried out. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Ireland Sligo

Race information

Registration

9 km

Long Course

6 km

Short Course

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

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