Wicklow Way Race

Wicklow Way Race

Wicklow Way Race is a long-distance mountain running event that follows the Wicklow Way from Marlay Park, Dublin, through the Wicklow Hills to a finish in Clonegal, County Carlow. The route distance is 127 km with total climb of 3665 m and a maximum time allowance of 21 hours. The event is rated Extreme and is only marked at major junctions; use of GPS is allowed.

Pre-approval is required prior to entry; entrants must provide evidence of a completed race of 50 km or more within the past year. Entry opens on June 10 and closes on July 10. Race entry is non-refundable and non-transferable.

Mandatory Level C kit is required and must be carried as specified on race day. Required items include a waterproof jacket with integrated hood and taped seams, hat or buff, gloves, whistle, charged mobile phone with emergency number stored, foil blanket or bivvy bag, waterproof full leg cover, means to carry at least 500 mL water, emergency food, map of route/area, and compass. Random kit checks may be carried out and failure to have required items can lead to denial of entry or disqualification.

Runners must follow the route as signposted on race day; diversions must be taken. A runner who deviates and does not self-correct will incur penalties: a 20 minute time penalty for deviations under 500 m that are not more time-consuming, or disqualification for deviations over 500 m.

Participants may race solo or with a crew. Assistance is only permitted at official checkpoints and drop bags will be transported to aid stations. Support runners may accompany a participant under specified checkpoint conditions, but support renders the participant ineligible for prizes; support runners must be IMRA members and may not carry the participant's mandatory kit. Finishers who complete the full route within the allotted time receive 5 ITRA points and a granite memento; first male and female finishers receive trophies and a return entry for 2027. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.