Wicklow Way Relay
Wicklow, Ireland • 16 May 2026
Wicklow Way Relay
The Wicklow Way Relay is a team relay along the Wicklow Way from Kilmashogue to Shillelagh covering varied terrain and significant ascent. The course distance is approximately 104 km with total climb around 3,500 m and is divided into eight stages. Stages range in length, with individual legs between 8 km and 21 km.
- Overall distance 104 km
- Eight stages ranging from 8 km to 21 km
Teams consist of between 2 and 8 runners. The event is open to 40 to 45 teams pending permits and is a fundraising event for the IMRA junior international teams. Entry is handled per team at a fixed fee; for 2026 the event listing shows full capacity.
Route rules require following the Wicklow Way as signposted, with one published exception on Leg 8 where teams leave the Wicklow Way after passing the Dying Cow to finish at Parkview House, Shillelagh. Only major junctions are marked on the course. GPS devices are permitted and a team baton containing a GPS tracker carried in a waistbelt is used for changeovers.
Safety and eligibility requirements include IMRA membership for 2026, mandatory Level A kit including a showerproof, windproof jacket, recced legs in advance, specified team composition rules for women and veteran runners, age limits for juniors, and provision of a car park marshal by each team. Changeovers are only allowed at official stage ends. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.