Lugalla (Leinster Championship route)
- Description:
- Luggala Championship Route
- County:
- Wicklow
- Date:
- Saturday 26th July, 2025
- Time:
- 11:00
- Climb (m):
- 850
- Distance (km):
- 14.00
- Short Course Distance (km):
- 0.00
- Event Difficulty:
- 8 (2,3,3) - Moderate Terrain, >500M ascent, >10Km
- Race Marking:
-
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Route not marked - GPS Allowed:
- No
- Leagues:
- Leinster Championship
- 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 Opens:
- Monday 21st July 2025, 09:00
- Entry Closes:
- Friday 25th July 2025, 18:00
- Entry cost:
- €7 for seniors, €5 for over 65s and under 18s
- Entry limit:
- None set
- Route Description:
- Competitors are free to choose the sequence and direction they take to visit the peaks. START/FINISH Luggala Estate: (O 160 061). Luggala summit: marshal (O 150 074). Knocknacloghoge summit: marshal (O 144 054). Carrigvore summit: rocks (O 122 102). There will be some marking on the route up and down both Luggala and Knocknacloghogue from the start/finish area which runners are asked to follow to reduce impact on the environment. Other than that, it is free route choice. Care must be taken when crossing the Military road to get over and back to Carrigvore. Maps: (EastWest Maps), Wicklow West and Wicklow East.
- Getting There:
- Parking is located in the Car Park at the Pier Gates opposite Luggala estate in Wicklow. Kit required will be displayed in the car park. Registration will be at the starting area..
The race start and finish is located in Luggala Estate at the bottom of the tarmac road just past the farm house, a 10 minute walk from the car park. No vehicular access into Luggala. - Juniors:
- No.
- Early Start:
- 10am
- Organisers Instructions:
- Important Times
Registration: 930am to 1030am.
Early Start: 10am for runners typically 160% or more of winning time.
Race Start: 11am
Navigation: Participants must self-navigate in Championship races, including this race.
A map and compass can be used to assist with navigation. GPS cannot be used. This includes having a quick look at a map on your phone to check your location. A phone must be carried but should you use it, or any other electronic device, to navigate during the race you must declare yourself non-competitive and return to the finish taking the shortest safe route possible. Recces: To minimise impact on Luggala Estate, please start and finish your recces from the Military Road - Prizegiving Location:
- Start/Finish area. There will more post-race snacks and refreshments than you can shake a stick at. High probability of a raffle..
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
