Blackstairs Mountain
- Description:
- Blackstairs Mountain Southeast League race
- County:
- Wexford
- Date:
- Sunday 15th June, 2025
- Time:
- 11:00
- Climb (m):
- 550
- Distance (km):
- 7.00
- Short Course Distance (km):
- 3.00
- Event Difficulty:
- 8 (3,3,2) - Difficult Terrain, >500M ascent, 6Km - 10Km
- Race Marking:
-
- Only major junctions marked
- GPS Allowed:
- Yes
- Leagues:
- Southeast League
- 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.
- Entry Opens:
- Monday 9th June 2025, 09:00
- Entry Closes:
- Saturday 14th June 2025, 18:00
- Entry cost:
- €7 for seniors, €5 for over 65s and under 18s
- Entry limit:
- None set
- Route Description:
- LONG COURSE 7K. Race is to start at Coonogue crossroads and will head south for approximately 200m to Coonogue Lane. Runners will enter the track through the stile, following a technical ascent for a further 200m before hitting the open mountain. From here the race will follow the traditional hiking route to the summit for a further 3k (including 500m ascent) Then turn around coming back the same way finishing short of Coonogue Lane.
Route map for Blackstairs IMRA LC 2025 by Derek Hay on plotaroute.com
Route map for Blackstairs SC IMRA 2025 by Derek Hay on plotaroute.com