13 Apr 2025

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πŸŒ„ 2025 Mushera-Boggeraghs Trail Run – A Challenging Mountain Race in Cork 🏞️

Get ready for an unforgettable adventure through the wild terrain of Mushera and the Boggeraghs in County Cork. This 10.8 km trail race offers 500 meters of ascent, featuring a mix of open mountain, boggy paths, and stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

πŸ“… Date: Sunday, 13th April 2025
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM
πŸ“ Location: Mushera-Boggeraghs, County Cork

🎽 Event Overview:

Distance: 10.8 km with 500 meters of ascent

Difficulty: Moderate terrain, with a challenging 500m ascent

Race Marking: Fully marked route

GPS Allowed: Yes

πŸ’Έ Entry Details:

Registration details will be released closer to race day.

Entries usually open a few weeks before the event.

🎽 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

Note: The specific kit to be carried will be confirmed on race day, depending on conditions. Failure to carry required items may lead to disqualification, with random checks enforced.

πŸš— Getting There:

Race Start & Registration:

Millstreet Country Park, County Cork

Google Maps Link to Millstreet Country Park

Directions:

From Limerick, Tipperary, Waterford, and Cork:

Proceed to Mallow, take the Killarney road (N72) for approximately 20 km.

Turn left at the crossroads for Banteer (R579), then take the right for Millstreet (L1120).

After 4 km, turn left for Killcorney, continue straight through the village, passing two crossroads.

Follow the signposts for St. Johns Well. The race start is 400 meters beyond this point.

From Kerry:

Head to Millstreet, turn onto the road opposite Dairygold Co-Op Superstore (Rylane/L1123).

After 6 km, turn right, signposted for St. Johns Well, where overflow parking is available.

πŸ… Route Description:
The race begins at the gates of Millstreet Country Park, heading towards St. John’s Well. At 500 meters, turn right onto a fireroad that leads up the Blackwater Way. After 2 km, the terrain transitions to boggy open mountain, where the 5 km race will turn right for a final climb to the Cairn, then descend to the finish.

The 10 km race continues into the open mountain, where you’ll cross several stiles and follow IMRA flags.

At 4 km, keep the boundary wire to your left for 1 km until you reach your second stile.

From here, it’s a 2 km climb to the summit of Mushera, followed by a final descent to the finish.

🎽 Route Maps:

Mushera Long Route - 10 km

Mushera Short Route - 5 km

πŸ… Prizegiving Location:
Prizegiving and refreshments will be available at Millstreet Country Park after the race.

Don’t miss this exciting and challenging trail run through the heart of Cork! πŸŒ„

 

 

 

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