Slieve Bloom Way Ultra
- Description:
- Slieve Bloom Way
- County:
- Laois
- Date:
- Saturday 13th September, 2025
- Time:
- 07:00
- Climb (m):
- 2000
- Distance (km):
- 72.00
- Short Course Distance (km):
- 0.00
- Event Difficulty:
- 10 (Extreme) - Extreme, >1,000M ascent or > 30Km
- Race Marking:
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Only major junctions marked - GPS Allowed:
- Yes
- Leagues:
- Irish Ultra Championships
- 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 Closes:
- Friday 12th September 2025, 18:00
- Entry cost:
- €35
- Entry limit:
- None set
- Entries sold:
- 37
- Route Description:
- The Slieve Bloom Way Ultra is approximately 72 km loop with 1,275 m of climbing, starting and finishing in Clonaslee. The course combines endurance with heritage, carrying runners through villages and landscapes that define the Slieve Bloom Mountains.
Highlights include the waterfalls of Glenbarrow, source of the River Barrow, the ancient woodlands of Monicknew, the historic village of Kinnitty, and Cadamstown on the Silver River. The mountains themselves are among the oldest in Europe, shaped over 400 million years, with today’s highest point at Arderin (527 m).
Runners will tackle a mix of quiet lanes, singletrack trails, forest paths, open bog, and farmland, with sweeping views across Laois and Offaly. Every step blends natural beauty, history, and the challenge of the mountains. - Getting There:
- Organisers Instructions:
- The race will start and finish in Clonsalee following the yellow man markers in a clockwise direction.
Aid stations / Drop bags
1, Glenbarrow 19 km
2, Moniknew 33km Drop bag will be returned to the finish line
3, Kinnitty 46km
4, Cademstown 60km Drop bag - Disposable drop bag ONLY
5,Glenkeen 68km
Cut-off point
Kinnitty Time 3:30 pm
Course finish Time : 12hours
- 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
