IMRA Church Mountain 9.55K

🏃‍♂️ Race to Church Mountain 🏔️
County: Wicklow

📅 Date: Wednesday, 23rd July 2025
⏰ Time: 19:30
🏃‍♀️ Distance: 9.55 km
🏔️ Climb: 545 meters
💪 Event Difficulty: 7 (Moderate Terrain, >500M ascent, 6Km - 10Km)
📍 Race Marking: Route fully marked
📡 GPS Allowed: Yes

🎽 Mandatory Kit

Level B - Standard Kit:

Waterproof jacket 🌧️

Hat or buff 🧢

Gloves 🧤

Whistle 📢

Charged mobile phone with emergency number stored 📱

Foil blanket, bivvy bag, or equivalent 🛏️

Kit may be finalised on race day based on weather conditions. Failure to bring the required items will result in disqualification. Random checks may be carried out.

🚗 Entry Details

Entry details will be released closer to race day.

Entries typically open a couple of weeks before the event.

🚨 Leagues

Leinster League

🗺️ Getting There

Race start/finish: Church Mountain Parking at Drumreagh on the Hollywood Glen road.

Race parking and registration: 700m before the race start in Dunboyke (53.074749, -6.608841).

Parking:

€4 for a single-person car

€3 for two people

€2 for three people

FREE for a full car (4+ people)

All parking charges will be donated to Friends of St. Luke’s Hospital for Cancer Care & Research.

Please approach from Hollywood side (North). The turn-off from the N81 is 500m past Hollywood Cross when coming South from Dublin.

📝 Registration & Instructions

Early Start: 7:00pm

Junior Course: 7:35pm (Approx. 5km, starts 300m up the track from the main start)

U10s must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

Registration:

Opens: 6:15pm

Closes: 7:10pm (to allow time to get to the start line)

Registration Process:

Sign-in

Proceed to laptop desk to register chip

Collect your race number if needed

Mandatory:

Online Annual Registration (€10) if you haven't raced this year.

Race Number and Timing Chip (must be visible)

Showerproof Jacket (mandatory to carry or wear during the race)

Failure to comply with kit requirements will result in disqualification.

🚧 Important Race Notes

The route crosses private lands.

Runners MUST pass through all kissing gates.

Do NOT climb over fences or gates. Violations will result in disqualification.

If unable to finish the race, please inform a volunteer.

🏆 Prizegiving Location

Prizegiving and refreshments will be at the finish line.

A gazebo will be provided for runners to leave their clothes during the race.

🚗 Parking & Carpooling

Carpooling encouraged due to limited parking space.

Standard IMRA parking charges apply for those without a full car.

Let's enjoy a great race at Church Mountain and raise funds for an amazing cause! 🌄