News Archive for 2024
Wicklow Way Race Reflections
Tuesday October 29 - Miriam Maher
The highlight of the racing calendar for many IMRA members is the Wicklow Way Race. This annual event of endurance and sheer grit was undertaken to great success just over a week ago. Starting at 6pm on Friday, October 18th until the following evening on Saturday, October 19th, 88 runners started an... read more
Have your voice heard! Members Opinion Survey
Sunday September 29 - Miriam Maher
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As we move towards the end of our calendar of events for 2024, we would like to invite all members to participate in a follow up opinion survey to the one we did last year.
We always welcome feedback. After all, IMRA belongs to the members.
Closing date for... read more
Bronze for Ireland at British & Irish Mountain Running Championships
Tuesday September 17 - Elizabeth Wheeler
Nestled in the scenic heart of County Wicklow, the IMRA Brockagh Burst course served as the challenging route for this year’s British & Irish Junior Mountain Running Championships. The event, held in Laragh, showcased challenging terrain that included steep ascents and fast grassy downhills which ... read more
Celebrating Our Volunteers
Monday August 26 - Miriam Maher
At the annual AGM in 2022, long standing and valued supporter of all things IMRA, Andrew Hanney, raised a motion around volunteerism in IMRA.
The aim of his motion was to promote, recognise and encourage higher levels of volunteerism across the membership. Andrew’s motion was passed and over t... read more
Updated Competition Rules
Thursday August 22 - Alan Ayling
The IMRA Competition Rules have been updated to reflect current practices and our rules for racing as agreed by the Executive Committee.
Key changes:
1. Headphones (and equivalent devices) - not permitted while competing in an IMRA event.
2. Trekking poles - only allowed in long races, > 50 ... read more
World Masters Mountain Running Championship
Friday August 9 - Pól Ó Murchú
Ireland are competing in the World Masters Mountain Running Championships in Canfranc Spain and are sending out a huge team. Last year we won a huge haul of medals in Madeira and are hoping to emulate or surpass that this year.
The 3 distances on offer are Uphill (6km, 987m), Classic (17km, 1,05... read more
Committee Mid-Year Review and Update to the IMRA Community
Saturday July 13 - Miriam Maher
We’re just past the mid-year point now in our calendar of fixtures and events so I thought I’d provide a mid-year review of IMRA activities and achievements so far in 2024.
First off, some statistics: So far, we have delivered 83 races this year across 19 counties, covered by the Leinster, M... read more
17th International U18 Mountain Running Cup, Spain
Tuesday June 25 - Dáithí de Mórdha
Some of our younger athletes got a taste of international competition this past weekend at the 17th International u18 Mountain Running Cup in Montana Palentina in Spain, and they did us proud.
The race was just over 5k with 224m ascent.
The girls’ team of Siobhán O’Loughlin, Della McLou... read more
European Off Road Running Championships 2024
Monday June 3 - Kate Flynn
EUROPEAN OFF ROAD CHAMPIONSHIPS 2024
10 TEAMS
5 races
3 days
600 other competitors
4 seasons of weather
Countless smiles, groans, tears and laughs.
A huge well done to all our athletes who headed over to Annecy, France to compete in the European Championships. They were faced with ex... read more
European Off Road Running Championships 2024
Thursday May 16 - Miriam Maher
We are delighted this year to be able to send a full top-quality squad to Annecy to represent Ireland in the European off Road running championships in the French Alps.
The events are all happening over the June bank holiday weekend. Teams will compete 31st May to 2nd June to represent Ireland i... read more
Trail de Guerlédan
Thursday May 16 - Miriam Maher
This weekend sees the first of our Team Ireland 2024 squads head to the 26km Inter Celtic Race / Trail du Guerledan 2024 which takes place on Saturday 18th in Brittany, France.
The following athletes make up the male and female teams selected to represent Ireland in the green vest, not for the fi... read more
Mná Power on the trails
Friday April 26 - Dáithí de Mórdha
This Sunday (28th) sees the final event in the inaugural and very successful Sligo Women’s Trail Series at Union Wood, check events page for details.
This series of 3 un-timed runs was designed to build confidence and comradery amongst women, with a long term aim to guide them to the upcoming ... read more
Maurice Mullins Ultra: Battling the Elements, Bonding over Sausage Rolls
Sunday April 7 - Pól Ó Murchú
On Saturday March 23rd, the Wicklow Way bore witness to an epic battle of endurance and determination as runners tackled the formidable Maurice Mullins Ultra Race. Amidst challenging weather conditions and a gruelling course, this year's event was the toughest route to date. Despite facing near gale... read more
Crone Maulin Night Challenge
Saturday March 16 - Miriam Maher
Last night, Friday 15th March, saw the inaugural running of the Crone Maulin Night Challenge, and with it the first IMRA nighttime challenge held in Leinster, Munster being old hats at these types of challenges!
161 hardy souls took part, the first nighttime race for many, and the feedback receiv... read more
Trail Running for Women – Give it a Try - #IWD
Friday March 8 - Miriam Maher
As we celebrate International Women’s Day today, IMRA are organizing ‘introduction to trail running for women’ sessions to be held in the Sligo area over three Sundays on 7th, 21st, and 28th April.
The training runs with tips will provide a great way for women to ease into the wonderful wo... read more
Opportunities for our Youth Runners to Wear the Irish Singlet!
Monday March 4 - Miriam Maher
Mountain running (as you all know!) is a fantastic sport with huge opportunities for junior athletes to represent their country, and to experience international competition.
We are targeting three main events in 2024:
- The u20 European Off-Road Championships: 31 May – 2 June, Annecy, Frenc... read more
1000 Native Trees Planted by IMRA Members
Wednesday February 21 - Miriam Maher
Over the past year our members have planted almost a thousand native trees, as part of our efforts to utilise the carbon offset contributions made by IMRA members.
Members can do their bit for the environment by paying a carbon offset contribution of €1, €10, or €25. The option to purchase... read more
IMRA Member’s Survey – You Spoke, We Listened!
Monday February 19 - Miriam Maher
As many of you are aware, a survey was conducted in October 2023 amongst the IMRA membership, to gather information on various aspects of the organization (survey results here: https://media.imra.ie/ad-hoc/2023_IMRA_Survey_Report.pdf).
This survey was developed and delivered by IMRA members David... read more
New Mandatory Kit Rules
Thursday January 4 - Alan Ayling
As outlined at the AGM in November, new procedures around mandatory kit will come into effect from the start of January 2024.
Everything is described in this document: IMRA_mandatory_kit_2024
Please read it so that you're clear on how things will work and what you will need to bring to races.
... read more
