Glendalough Night Challenge
- Description:
- Glendalough Night Challenge
- County:
- Wicklow
- Date:
- Friday 11th October, 2024
- Time:
- 20:00
- Climb (m):
- 490
- Distance (km):
- 10.00
- Event Difficulty:
- 6 (2,2,2) - Moderate Terrain, 200M - 500M ascent, 6Km - 10Km
- Race Marking:
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Only major junctions marked - GPS Allowed:
- No
- Leagues:
- Night Challanges
- Mandatory Kit:
- Level B - Standard
- Waterproof jacket
- Hat or buff
- Gloves
- Whistle
- Charged mobile phone with emergency number stored
- Foil blanket, bivvy bag or equivalent
All runners must bring the above items to the race. The actual kit to be carried during the race will be finalised on the day, depending on conditions etc., and clearly advised at Registration.
You should also have the means to carry all the kit in case required.
Failure to have the required items may lead to you being denied entry to the race, or disqualification. Random checks may be carried out.
- Route Description:
- LONG COURSE 10k. A stunning but challenging 10k night run looped around Glendalough, this is the second event in the Leinster night series trilogy... Starting on the moonlit shore of Glendaloughs Upper Lake the race brings you to the summit of Derrybawn mountain, an absolutely cracking ascent and descent with the lights of Laragh twinkling below.! The route also takes in parts of the famous Wicklow Way and St Kevins Way trails! Not one to be missed!
SHORT COURSE 4.8K. A loop of the lower lake that rejoins long course for the final 2k, this route also takes in part of the Wicklow Way and St Kevins Way trails aswell as passing Glendaloughs famous round tower and St Kevins church.
Route map for Glendalough 10k Night Challenge by Derek Hay on plotaroute.com
Route map for Glendalough Night Challenge, Short Course. by Derek Hay on plotaroute.com
