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Trooperstown and Clara Vale Loop

Name: Trooperstown and Clara Vale Loop
Start: 2025-07-12
End: 2025-07-12
Location: Wicklow

Wicklow, Ireland • 12 Jul 2025

The Trooperstown and Clara Vale Loop is a challenging running event organized by the Irish Mountain Running Association, set in County Wicklow. Covering a distance of 21.5 kilometers with a 750-meter ascent, the route features moderate terrain and is fully marked for participants. Runners are required to carry mandatory safety gear, including a waterproof jacket and a charged mobile phone. The event includes an early start option for those with longer expected runtimes. Participants will enjoy scenic views as they navigate through the loop, culminating in a prizegiving ceremony at the finish area. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Ireland Wicklow

Race information

Registration

21 km

750 m+

21.50 Km

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

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