Bray Head

Description:

The classical Bray Head route, straight up and down over the two summits of Bray Head

County:

Wicklow

Date:

Wednesday 6th August, 2025

Time:

19:30

Climb (m):

366

Distance (km):

7.30

Short Course Distance (km):

3.50

Event Difficulty:

6 (2,2,2) - Moderate Terrain, 200M - 500M ascent, 6Km - 10Km

Race Marking:

- Route fully marked

GPS Allowed:

Yes

Leagues:

Leinster 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 4th August 2025, 09:00

Entry Closes:

Wednesday 6th August 2025, 12:00

Entry cost:

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

Entry limit:

None set

Route Description:

New Route for 2025

New route for 2025, starting at the barrier at the promenade as usual, but instead heading straight up to Bray Cross via a trail on the left hand side.

Runners will touch the cross before making their way over the headlands towards the Trig Point on Bray Head Hill, before looping back down on the left side, past the old cable car and Raheen-a-Cluig ruins to finish back at the barrier. The course will be varied with lots of different terrain.

The Junior route is approx. 3.5k and will set off at 19:35. It will follow the main route but loop back after the gate down from Bray Cross.

Getting There:

The Martello Hotel is opposite the bandstand on Bray Seafront. https://maps.app.goo.gl/37pNynzoujnSpnjV7.

The Start line is located just past the barrier at the end of the Promenade. https://maps.app.goo.gl/yTMLmzKcDTPetmif9

There are regular Dart and Bus services to Bray. There is paid parking along the seafront and on adjoining roads, Please Carpool where possible. Please be careful to avoid blocking residential and business entrances.

Organisers Instructions:

Registration is in the Martello Hotel, which is approximately 850m from the Start line.

Notice regarding registration
Please note there will be a strict cut off time of 7pm - if you are not in the queue by 7pm, you will not be allowed to register.

Notice regarding early starts
As this race is under 8k there is strictly no early starts, the long-course race starts for everyone at 19:30. The U16 junior route starts at 19:35.

As parts of the race route are on public paths, please be aware of pedestrians and other users.

Prizegiving Location:

The Martello Bar, Bray

Tea, coffee and sandwiches will be provided at the Martello Hotel. As this is also the last race of the Leinster League, we will be celebrating all runners and awarding end of League prizes on the night.

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