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Ultra Trail na mBan

Name: Ultra Trail na mBan
Start: 2027-04-17
End: 2027-04-18
Location: Paddock Hill

Paddock Hill, Ireland • 17-18 Apr 2027

Ultra Trail na mBan

Ultra Trail na mBan is a women-only trail ultra starting in Laragh, Co. Wicklow. The route follows St Kevin's Way towards Hollywood and runs along some of Wicklow's most iconic trails. The event offers two distance options:

56 km
24 km

The event aims to reduce barriers to ultra trail running for women by providing on-route toilets stocked with period products, no cut off times, and a fully marked route. Running and hiking poles are permitted on the course. The event is presented by Trail Criú and supported by Mountaineering Ireland, She Summits Trail Running and Simple Strength Leixlip.

The event date is Saturday, April 17, 2027, and the location is Laragh, Co. Wicklow. Information focuses on course provisions and support rather than competitive rules or entry requirements. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Ireland Paddock Hill

Race information

Registration

56 km

24 km

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

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