Nav Challenge 2 - Dublin Mountains
- Description:
- Route To Be Determined
- County:
- Wicklow
- Date:
- Sunday 28th September, 2025
- Time:
- 10:30
- Climb (m):
- 500
- Distance (km):
- 16.00
- Short Course Distance (km):
- 9.00
- Event Difficulty:
- 9 (3,3,3) - Difficult Terrain, >500M ascent, >10Km
- Race Marking:
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Route not marked - GPS Allowed:
- No
- Leagues:
- Navigational Challenge
- Mandatory Kit:
- Level C - Advanced
- Waterproof jacket with integrated hood and taped seams
- Hat or buff
- Gloves
- Whistle
- Charged mobile phone with emergency number stored
- Foil blanket, bivvy bag or equivalent
- Waterproof full leg cover
- Means to carry a minimum of 500 mL water
- Emergency food
- Map of route/area
- Compass
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 22nd September 2025, 09:00
- Entry Closes:
- Saturday 27th September 2025, 18:00
- Entry cost:
- €7 for seniors, €5 for over 65s and under 18s
- Entry limit:
- None set
- Route Description:
- Unmarked navigational challenge event. Map and compass navigation only (no electronics devices used for nav). Grid reference and descriptions for each control given at start along with punch card. Entrants mark controls on map (bring a marker/pencil) and visit each control site in any order they choose. Short course can be completed entirely on tracks using just map. Long course may involve some open mountain. Master map with controls marked available 5 minutes after start for reference.
- Getting There:
- Parking/start/finish location will be in the hills of south county Dublin - exact location to be confirmed mid-September. Registration opens at 9:15 and closes at 10:20.
- Juniors:
- No Junior event.
- Early Start:
- No early start. All start at 10:30. Course closes at 15:30. Be back by then please.
- Organisers Instructions:
- Eastwest Mapping 'Dublin Mountains' Map required for this event - https://eastwestmapping.ie/product/dublin-mountains/. Beginners and newbies welcome. There will be plenty of experienced people there to give advice and you'll have 5 hours to try and find as many controls as you can. Runners who are new to nav challenge events often run in pairs and are usually still on speaking terms after the event. If you're interested in trying the event but have questions drop me a message or post on the event forum page.
- Prizegiving Location:
- Prizegiving at finish. Refreshments and war stories also available.
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
