Slievenamon

Event Details

The Slievenamon mountain running event takes place in County Tipperary on Sunday, 10th May 2026. There are two race distances: a main course of approximately 10 km and a short course of approximately 4.8 km.

Route and Terrain

The route begins in Kilcash village, with the car park located there. A €2 charge per car applies for parking in a designated field. Participants are advised not to park in the village itself. The race start is 100 meters up a trail from the car park entrance.

The main course involves an ascent of 580 meters. The route description details turns and sections including a climb to a gate, a path to the base of the mountain, an ascent circling a cairn, and a descent back towards the village. The short course follows the same path but excludes the mountain ascent section.

The terrain is considered difficult. Only major junctions on the course are marked, and the use of GPS devices is permitted.

Mandatory Kit and Entry

All runners must bring a specific kit (Level B - Standard), which includes items such as a waterproof jacket, hat, gloves, whistle, charged mobile phone, and a foil blanket. The exact items to be carried during the race will be confirmed on the day based on conditions.

Entry costs €7 for seniors, and €5 for over 65s and under 18s. The entry limit is 250 participants. Registration opens on Monday, 4th May 2026 at 21:00 and closes on Saturday, 9th May 2026 at 18:00.

Additional Information

This event is part of the IMRA Munster Championship league. A juniors' selection race for the WMRA U18 Mountain Running Championships will be held concurrently; eligible participants must be born in 2008 or 2009 and will run a slightly modified route.

An early start option is available at 11:30 a.m., and the short course starts at 11:40 a.m. Public toilets will be available at the event site. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.