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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

The event takes place in Sligo County on Wednesday, 3rd June 2026. The main course covers a distance of 8.95 km with a total climb of 288 meters. The terrain is described as easy, and only major junctions along the route will be marked. The use of GPS devices is permitted.

All participants must bring a set of mandatory equipment, referred to as Level B - Standard kit. This includes a waterproof jacket, a hat or buff, gloves, a whistle, a charged mobile phone with an emergency number stored, and a foil blanket, bivvy bag, or equivalent. The actual items to be carried during the race will be confirmed on the day based on conditions. Runners must have a means to carry all required kit, and random checks may be conducted.

Entry costs €7 for seniors and €5 for over 65s and under 18s. The entry limit is 250 participants. Entries open on Monday, 1st June 2026, at 21:00 and close on the race day, Wednesday, 3rd June 2026, at 12:00. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Ireland Sligo

Race information

Registration

9 km

Long

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

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