Brandon Ridge Half Marathon
- Description:
- Dingle Half Marathon
- County:
- Kerry
- Date:
- Saturday 12th July, 2025
- Time:
- 11:00
- Climb (m):
- 1260
- Distance (km):
- 21.00
- Short Course Distance (km):
- 0.00
- Event Difficulty:
- 10 (Extreme) - Extreme, >1,000M ascent or > 30Km
- Race Marking:
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Only major junctions marked - GPS Allowed:
- Yes
- Leagues:
- Munster Half-Marathon League
- Mandatory Kit:
- Level C - Advanced
- Waterproof jacket with integrated hood and taped seams
- Hat or buff
- Gloves
- Whistle
- Charged mobile phone with emergency number stored
- Foil blanket, bivvy bag or equivalent
- Waterproof full leg cover
- Means to carry a minimum of 500 mL water
- Emergency food
- Map of route/area
- Compass
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.
- Entry details:
- No entry details have been added for this event yet. Entries for league events usually open a couple of weeks before the event
- Route Description:
Route map for IMRA Brandon Half Marathon 2025 by IMRA Munster on plotaroute.com
You will be directed to a bus nearby registration that will take you to the race start. Bus departs at 10.15.
A gear check will be carried out at registration, please ensure you have all the kit required. All participants will receive a Brandon Ridge 1/2 t-shirt.
Race Start:
11am at Baile Breac carpark. This is at the foot of Mt Brandon.
Race Details:
The course will have some marking and there will be course Marshalls positioned at main junctions. If its a clear day, the course is relatively easy to follow, however, if there is any sort of mist/fog, you will need to have navigation skills. At the very least, have the gpx downloaded and ready to use in case. Main big climb is up Mt Brandon, as you come off the ridge, there is steep climb up to An Géarán. From here is downhill until you reach the saddle of Mullach Bhéal which leads to one more big climb. After that its a boggy trail with some great open vista's if its clear and then a descent to the carpark at Connors Pass. You will cross the road here and then follow a grassy boggy track towards Dingle town. The final section is just over 2km of stony path/road to the finish line at Paul Geaneys Courtyard where you registered.
Finish Area:
Big courtyard out the back of Paul Geaneys pub. There will be soup and sambos for all finishers. There is direct access to the bar for anyone who wants liquid recovery aids.
Prizes for 1st,2nd and 3rd male and female.
Camping Option: Rainbow Hostel Dingle.
Located just 1.5km from Dingle town, there is a hostel with 40 tent pitches. The owner is aware of the IMRA race weekend and recommends that people just book their tent pitch individually. This is a very busy time of the year in Dingle so the sooner you book the better. Website with contact details here - https://rainbowhosteldingle.com/
Volunteers (Non-Running)
You need to have done 2 non-running volunteer roles in a calendar year to qualify for end of year prize
Volunteers (Running)
Check with race director if they have a need for people volunteering and running. Race directors need a minimum number of people available throughout the race to make the race work so non-running volunteers are preferable. While it can be helpful, volunteering in a volunteer and race capacity does not count towards qualifying for end of year prize
