IMRA Askanagap Hill 8.5K

Askanagap Hill — 7 March 2026, Wicklow

A challenging Winter League climb with big elevation early on and spectacular Wicklow views.

📍 Location: Askanagap, Co. Wicklow
🕚 Time: 11:00 (main race updated to 12:00)
📏 Distance: 8.5km (Short course: 4.85km)
⛰️ Climb: 522m
⚡ Difficulty: 6 — Easy terrain, >500m ascent
📡 GPS: Not allowed
🎽 Leagues: Winter League Leinster & Southeast League

🧰 Mandatory Kit (Level B)

Waterproof jacket

Hat/buff

Gloves

Whistle

Charged phone with emergency number saved

Foil blanket / bivvy
Final kit requirements confirmed at registration. Checks possible.

🗺️ Route Overview

Steep early ascent (300m in first 2.5km), fast forest descent, another sharp climb, then a long downhill return.
Short course: out-and-back to summit cairn.

🚗 Getting There

Travel to Aughrim → continue ~15 mins to Askanagap.
Registration: Askanagap Community Hall.
Start line: approx. 1.4km from registration.

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Juniors

Main race: M/F18

Other junior categories: short course only

🏁 Start Options

Early start: 11:30 (long course only)

Main & short course: 12:00

📝 Organiser Notes

New 2026 route overlooking the Wicklow Way near Sheilstown.
Strava route and Google Pins provided by organisers.

🎉 Prizegiving

TBC – either at finish (weather permitting) or back at the hall.
Spot prizes/raffle on the day; winners’ prizes emailed afterwards.