Brandon Hill Half (Kilkenny)
- Description:
- Mt Brandon Half (Kilkenny)
- County:
- Kilkenny
- Date:
- Saturday 19th April, 2025
- Time:
- 11:00
- Climb (m):
- 906
- Distance (km):
- 21.27
- Short Course Distance (km):
- 0.00
- Event Difficulty:
- 9 (3,3,3) - Difficult Terrain, >500M ascent, >10Km
- Race Marking:
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Route fully marked - GPS Allowed:
- No
- Leagues:
- Leinster Half-Marathon 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 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:
- Brandon Hill is the little lump that keeps on giving! Don’t be fooled into thinking that a race around Kilkenny’s highest point is anything less than challenging. And, boy do we know this mountain well, and we have planned a route that will put it up to even the hardiest of mountain goats. This year’s race will see competitors summit Brandon Hill twice, from opposite sides. Your first summit is very early on in the race, and is followed by a flowy, fast descent. Fortunately, your final summit of the hill is also your last climb of the race, so grind out those gears knowing that the sweet relief of a fast 3km descent awaits. In between these summit efforts, you will be faced with rolling trail, epic views, and a brand new climb through the forestry, which tops out with a 30% incline! This new climb is deserving of its local status as the Leg Destroyer. You have been warned!! And this gnarly climb comes smack bang, halfway through the race, and isn’t even one of your summit efforts! You won’t need to be told when you hit it. Just look up through the tree line, and watch all light (and hope!) disappear for the next 15 minutes of steep uphill. Grunting, cursing and questioning of life choices are absolutely encouraged! Brandon Hill is a happy hunting ground for Strava Segment enthusiasts, and we will put signs up at the start and end of the more popular ones. You know, just to take your mind off things! And, to finish things off in fine fashion, local runner and burger meister extraordinaire, Dara O’Brien will be cooking up a feast at the finish line. This race got super feedback in 2024, and we are confident that the route for 2025 is going to blow your minds (and maybe your glutes, but in a good way!).
- Getting There:
- Race starts at Raheendonore Carpark. This is on the L4209 between Graignamanagh and Inistioge. The nearest eircode to the turn off for the carpark is R95 YF70
- Organisers Instructions:
- Carpooling would really be appreciated as parking is limited and it’s a popular spot.
- Prizegiving Location:
- Finish line
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
