IMRA Knockmealdown Half Marathon

🏞️ 2025 Knockmealdowns Half Marathon – Waterford 🏅

Join us for the Knockmealdowns Half Marathon, an extreme challenge that takes you through the rugged terrain of the Knockmealdown Mountains with a 24 km course and 1112 meters of ascent.

📅 Date: Saturday, 3rd May 2025
⏰ Time: 11:00
📍 Location: The Vee, Waterford

🎽 Event Overview:

Distance: 24 km

Climb: 1112 meters

Difficulty: Extreme

>1,000m ascent or >30km

Race Marking: Only major junctions marked

GPS Allowed: Yes

💸 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.

🎽 Mandatory Kit:

Level C - Advanced Kit:

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 at least 500 mL of water

Emergency food

Map of the route/area

Compass

Kit requirements will be finalized on race day depending on weather and conditions.

Failure to carry mandatory kit will result in disqualification.

📍 Route Description:

Start at the Car Park, heading towards the lake. After passing the lake, take the right-hand path on the Tipperary Heritage Trail.

Follow the steep descent, cross the main road and re-join the Heritage Trail.

The first half of the race is mostly over fire roads, leading to the Liam Lynch Monument.

The second half gets challenging, taking you into open mountain terrain with freezing winds, low visibility in poor weather, and slippery conditions.

Route map: View here

🚗 Getting There:

Location: The Vee, Waterford

Google Maps link: View here

🔔 Important:
This race is for experienced runners prepared for extreme conditions and open mountain terrain. Ensure you carry all the required kit, as safety is a top priority. With challenging weather, be ready for a demanding race! 🏔️💨