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.
