Wicklow Way Race

Wicklow Way Race

The Wicklow Way Race is a long-distance mountain ultramarathon running the Wicklow Way route from Marlay Park, Dublin through the Wicklow Hills to finish in Clonegal, Carlow. The route covers 127.00 km with 3,665 m of climb and a maximum time allowance of 21 hours. The event is part of the Irish Ultra Championships and GPS devices are permitted. Race marking is limited to only major junctions.

Entry opens June 10 and closes July 10. Race entry is non refundable and non transferable. Five ITRA points have been allocated to finishers. The short course distance is recorded as 0.00 km and the event difficulty is rated 10 (Extreme).

Mandatory Level C kit must be carried and includes a waterproof jacket with integrated hood and taped seams; hat or buff; gloves; whistle; charged mobile phone with an emergency number stored; foil blanket or bivvy bag; waterproof full leg cover; means to carry at least 500 mL water; emergency food; map of the route/area; and compass. Runners must be able to carry all required kit; failure to carry mandatory items may result in denied entry or disqualification and random checks may be carried out.

Participants may race solo or with a crew. Assistance is allowed only inside official checkpoints; receiving assistance outside checkpoints is a disqualification. Support runners are permitted under specific rules and timing windows and must be IMRA members for insurance purposes. Drop bags will be transported to designated aid stations and some drop bags will be forwarded to the finish as described by the organisers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.