Glendalough Tucker Trail

Description:

80K over way-marked trails surrounding Glendalough

County:

Wicklow

Date:

Saturday 7th June, 2025

Time:

07:00

Climb (m):

3000

Distance (km):

80.00

Event Difficulty:

10 (Extreme) - Extreme, >1,000M ascent or > 30Km

Race Marking:

- Only major junctions marked

GPS Allowed:

Yes

Leagues:

 

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 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:

GPS: 53 00'22.58"N 6 20'36.24"W

From Laragh take R756 to Glendalough. Travel past the Visitor Centre and the Glendalough Hotel and continue on to the end of the road to enter the Upper Lake car-park.

Please note that there is a fee to enter this carpark (currently €4) - car pooling is highly recommended.

Organisers Instructions:

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To enter you must be 18 years old on the day of entry and be a member of IMRA for 2024. Race entry will be available through myIMRA. No cash entries or race entries on the day.

Route Overview
The total route is approximately 80km (50 miles) in distance, with a total climb in the region of 3,000m. The route consists of three separate legs and will be run as a continuous single-stage race that must be completed within 12 hours. The race route is run in the order and direction set out in the race booklet provided via the link below. The start, finish & transition area will be situated beside the Upper Lake Car-park in the Glendalough Valley.

Mandatory Kit
See race booklet for details

Links to Further Information

2024 Race Information Pack [PDF]

Historical Results Excel File

Prizegiving Location:

Start/Finish area

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