Croghan Half
- Description:
- Croghan Half
- County:
- Wicklow
- Date:
- Saturday 23rd August, 2025
- Time:
- 12:00
- Climb (m):
- 850
- Distance (km):
- 21.00
- Event Difficulty:
- 9 (3,3,3) - Difficult Terrain, >500M ascent, >10Km
- Race Marking:
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Only major junctions marked - GPS Allowed:
- Yes
- 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
- Getting There:
- Registration and post-race chats will be at the Gap pub. Grid Reference: T 10788 69226 Start will be from the forest barrier nearest to Clonroe crossroad, a short jog from the Gap pub. Finish outside the Gap pub
- Organisers Instructions:
- Part of the new half marathon league. A new event showcasing the trails and some open mountain of Croghan Kinsella on the Wicklow Wexford border. The route will have a bit of everything from fireroad, to forest trails, to rocky trails and open mountain. In addition to the mandatory kit mentioned, runners should also carry water and some food of your choosing e.g. gels, sweets. Parking at the Gap pub The route will be marked.
- Prizegiving Location:
- The Gap pub. Those of you who are familiar with the Annagh hill race will know this great spot.
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
