IMRA Ardgillan 8.99K

🏃 Ardgillan – Trail League Leinster

📅 Date: Wednesday, 20th May 2026
⏰ Start Time: 19:30
📍 Location: Dublin
📏 Distance / Climb: 8.99 km / 190 m
⚠️ Difficulty: 4 – Easy Terrain, <200 m ascent
🗺️ Route: Fully marked
📡 GPS Allowed: Yes

🎒 Mandatory Kit (Level A – Basic):

Showerproof, windproof jacket

💰 Entry: Opens 18 May 2026, 21:00; Closes 20 May, 12:00

€7 seniors, €5 over 65s & under 18s

Entry limit: 250

🏞️ Route Highlights:

Scenic Ardgillan Demesne, rolling hills, beach section, Parkrun finish hill

Junior course ~5 km within the park

Some technical sections (Lady’s Stairs over railway, down to beach)

Marshals at key turns, sprint finish along laneway

🚗 Getting There:

Ardgillan Castle Car Park – Google Maps link available

Public transport: Dublin Bus 33, Balbriggan or Skerries stations nearby

📝 Organisers Instructions:

Online registration only; registration closes 7:15 pm

Early starters register by 6:45 pm for 7:00 pm start

Timing chip to be worn on shoelaces

Number must be clearly visible on chest

Park closes 9 pm

🏆 Prizegiving:

Location: Man o’ War Gastropub, ~5 km from Ardgillan

Sponsored finger food, spot prizes, pub menu available

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