Womens Night Challenge

Womens Night Challenge

Womens Night Challenge is a women only night race held in County Wicklow on Friday 2nd October 2026. The event is described as an introductory night challenge to encourage and promote women participation in night running events. The route follows the Sugarloaf Way and finishes at the local GAA club. All race entry fees will be donated to Bray Women's Refuge. A sweeper will accompany the field.

The course distance is 7.00 km with approximately 277 m of climb. The event difficulty is rated Easy with the typical ascent range 200 m to 500 m and distance range 6 km to 10 km. The route is fully marked and GPS use is allowed.

Mandatory kit is Level A Basic and includes a showerproof, windproof jacket. Organisers also require trail running shoes and a torch suitable for running at night, preferably a head torch. A back-up torch or spare battery is recommended. The exact kit to be carried will be finalised on the day and advised at registration. Runners must have means to carry required kit. Random kit checks may be carried out and failure to have required items may result in denial of entry or disqualification.

No entry details are published yet; entries for league events usually open a couple of weeks before the event. Access is via the N11 to Kilmacanogue with local turns to the GAA grounds on Glencap Road. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.