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Wicklow Way Relay

Name: Wicklow Way Relay
Start: 2025-05-17
End: 2025-05-17
Location: Wicklow

Wicklow, Ireland • 17 May 2025

The Wicklow Way Relay is a team-based relay race held along the scenic Wicklow Way, spanning from Kilmashogue to Shillelagh. This event features eight stages, with distances ranging from 8km to 21km, and is designed for teams of 2 to 8 runners. It serves as a fundraising initiative for the IMRA Junior International teams.

Participants must adhere to specific rules, including carrying a team baton and providing a car park marshal. Registration opens in March, and teams must complete several steps to ensure their participation. The event promotes camaraderie and competition while showcasing the beautiful Wicklow landscape. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Ireland Wicklow

Race information

Registration

104 km

3500 m+

104.00 Km

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

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