IMRA Mullaghcleevaun 12.1K
⛰️🏃♂️ 2025 Leinster Championship – Mullaghcleevaun Challenge! 🏆🔥
Take on one of Wicklow’s toughest mountain races! The Mullaghcleevaun Challenge is a thrilling test of endurance, navigation, and strength, set in breathtaking but challenging terrain.
📅 Date: Sunday, 21st September 2025
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM
📍 Location: Wicklow (New Start - O 026 102)
🏔 Race Details:
✅ Distance: 12.1km 🏞️
✅ Climb: 800m ⛰️
✅ Difficulty: 🔴 Difficult Terrain, >500m ascent, >10km
🚩 Only Major Junctions Marked – Navigation Required!
✅ GPS Allowed
🎽 Entry Information:
🔹 Opens: Monday, 15th September 2025, 09:00
🔹 Closes: Saturday, 20th September 2025, 18:00
💰 Cost: €7 (Seniors) | €5 (Over 65s & U18s)
🎒 Mandatory Kit – Level C (Advanced):
✔ Waterproof jacket (with hood & taped seams) 🧥
✔ Hat or buff 🧢
✔ Gloves 🧤
✔ Whistle 📢
✔ Charged mobile phone 📱
✔ Foil blanket/bivvy bag 🛑
✔ Waterproof full leg cover 🚶♂️
✔ Minimum 500mL water 💧
✔ Emergency food 🍫
✔ Map of route/area & Compass 🗺️🧭
All runners must bring these items. Final kit requirements will be confirmed at registration based on weather conditions.
⚠ Random kit checks will be conducted – missing gear may result in disqualification!
🏆 Race Route:
Follow the open mountain signs to the Hampden Bomber Memorial (O033089), then ascend Black Hill before navigating south-east to Mullaghcleevaun. Expect rough, intermittent trails and challenging navigation, especially in poor visibility! The summit cairn marks the turnaround point before returning via Black Hill.
📍 Registration & Start Details:
📌 Registration: Zellars Pub (closes 11:30 AM sharp!)
📌 Race Start: 1.5km from Zellars – allow time to walk there!
🏁 Prizegiving Location: Zellers, Lacken
📅 Save the date & take on the challenge! 💪🏃♀️🔥