Glen of the Downs

Description:

Trail race on Glen of the Downs, Co. Wicklow

County:

Wicklow

Date:

Wednesday 25th June, 2025

Time:

19:30

Climb (m):

292

Distance (km):

8.15

Short Course Distance (km):

4.88

Event Difficulty:

5 (1,2,2) - Easy Terrain, 200M - 500M ascent, 6Km - 10Km

Race Marking:

- Route fully marked

GPS Allowed:

Yes

Leagues:

Trail League Leinster 

Mandatory Kit:

Level A - Basic

• Showerproof, windproof jacket

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 23rd June 2025, 09:00

Entry Closes:

Wednesday 25th June 2025, 12:00

Entry cost:

€7 for seniors, €5 for over 65s and under 18s

Entry limit:

None set

Route Description:

Getting There:

Travelling South on the N11 from Dublin towards Wexford, take the exit for the Glenview Hotel.

Car Parking: 3 euro per vehicle

Parking is in Horkans Garden Centre - there’s only room for 80 car spaces. Carpool as much as possible.

The Glenview Hotel is on the western side.

There will be sandwiches and drinks after also a food and coffee van selling there afterwards so prize giving well be there also..

Juniors:

Short/ Junior Route:

Prizegiving Location:

Is in horkans garden centre

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

Carpool