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Wicklow Way Race

Name: Wicklow Way Race
Start: 2025-07-18
End: 2025-07-18
Location: Park

Park, Ireland • 18 Jul 2025

The Wicklow Way Race is a challenging ultra-marathon event that spans 127 kilometers through the scenic Wicklow Hills, starting from Clonegal, Carlow, and finishing at Marlay Park, Dublin. Participants face a significant elevation gain of 3,665 meters, with a strict time limit of 21 hours to complete the course. Runners must carry mandatory safety gear and can race solo or with a crew, although outside assistance is restricted to official checkpoints. The event is part of the Irish Ultra Championships and offers prizes for top finishers, including unique trophies and mementos for all who complete the race within the time limit. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Ireland Park

Race information

Registration

127 km

3665 m+

127.00 Km

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

Trail runs nearby

Sunday Jan 19

Brockagh Burst

Brockagh - 37 km from Park

6 km

The Brockagh Burst is a 6km circular mountain running event taking place in Wicklow, featuring a moderate difficulty level with a 200m ascent. Scheduled for January 19, 2025, the race route is fully marked, and participants are required to carry mandatory safety gear, including a waterproof jacket, ..

Saturday Jan 25

Carrick Winter

Wicklow - 46 km from Park

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The Carrick Winter event, organized by the Irish Mountain Running Association, takes place in Wicklow and features a 10 km route with a 480 m climb, categorized as easy difficulty. Participants are required to carry mandatory safety gear, including a waterproof jacket, gloves, and a charged mobile p..

Saturday Feb 8

Trooperstown Winter

Wicklow - 46 km from Park

9 km

Trooperstown Winter is a challenging mountain running event organized by the Irish Mountain Running Association, taking place in County Wicklow. The race features a long loop over Boots Mountain and Trooperstown Hill, covering a distance of 9.7 km with an ascent of 380 meters. Participants are requi..

Saturday Mar 1

Annacurra Trail race

Killacloran - 22 km from Park

5 km

9 km

The Annacurra Trail Race is a scenic running event set in the picturesque Wicklow County, featuring a new route that includes a loop around the unnamed hill west of Annacurra. Participants can choose between a main race distance of 9.5 km with a 369 m climb or a shorter course of 5.7 km with 264 m o..

Saturday Mar 8

Wicklow Way Half

Wicklow - 46 km from Park

22 km

The Wicklow Way Half is a scenic running event taking place along the Wicklow Way, starting from Lough Tay to Crone and back. Scheduled for March 8, 2025, this 22 km race features a challenging ascent of 840 meters, categorized as having easy terrain with significant elevation. Participants are requ..

Friday Mar 14

Crone Maulin Night Challenge

Wicklow - 46 km from Park

7 km

The Crone Maulin Night Challenge is a thrilling running event organized by the Irish Mountain Running Association, set in the scenic Wicklow County. This moderate difficulty race covers a distance of 7.4 km with an ascent of 407 meters, featuring a fully marked route that includes a mix of trails an..