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Name: Slievenamon Uphill
Start: 2026-05-27
End: 2026-05-27
Location: Thurles

Thurles, Ireland • 27 May 2026

Slievenamon Uphill

Slievenamon Uphill is an uphill mountain race in County Tipperary scheduled for Wednesday 27th May 2026. The course covers 4.00 km with a total climb of 576 m and has no listed short course.

Race marking will be at only major junctions. GPS use is not allowed. The event is part of the Munster Uphill League and has a stated capacity of 250 places with 0 entered at the time of listing.

Entry fees are €7 for seniors and €5 for over 65s and under 18s. Entries open Wednesday 20th May 2026 at 18:00 and close Tuesday 26th May 2026 at 18:00.

Mandatory kit is Level B - Standard and includes a waterproof jacket, hat or buff, gloves, whistle, a charged mobile phone with the emergency number stored, and a foil blanket or bivvy bag or equivalent. All runners must bring these items; the specific kit to be carried during the race will be finalised on the day and advised at Registration. Participants should have the means to carry the kit. Failure to have the required items may lead to denial of entry or disqualification and random checks may be carried out. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Ireland Thurles

Race information

Registration

Slievenamon Uphill

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

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