Trooperstown Hill

Trooperstown, Ireland • 15 Jul 2026

Trooperstown Hill

The event takes place in Wicklow, Ireland, on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. It features several courses: a long course of 11.5 km with 455 m of climb, a short course of 5 km, and a free, unregistered 2.2 km forest loop for walking or running.

Mandatory kit includes a waterproof jacket, hat, gloves, whistle, charged mobile phone, and a foil blanket. All runners must bring these items to registration.

Carpooling is mandatory due to limited parking. Parking is not permitted at the registration location. Designated parking areas and carpool meeting points are provided in Roundwood and Laragh.

Registration is at the Trooperstown MR Base and opens at 6:00 PM. The start times for the courses are staggered: the long course has an early start at 7:00 PM and a main start at 7:30 PM, the short course starts at 7:35 PM, and the forest loop begins at 7:40 PM.

After the event, a prizegiving and social gathering will be held at Lynhams of Laragh. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

12 km
Long Course
5 km
Short/junior Course
Beginners’ Forest Loop
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