11 Jul 2025
Kerry
Countdown to race day!
🏔️ Brandon Vertical
County: Kerry
🌄 Date: Friday, 11th July 2025
⏰ Time: 19:30
🏃♂️ Distance: 3.80 km
🏔️ Climb: 750 meters
💪 Event Difficulty: 9 (Difficult Terrain, >500M ascent, >10Km)
📍 Race Marking: Route not marked
📡 GPS Allowed: Yes
🎽 Mandatory Kit
Level C - Advanced Kit:
Waterproof jacket with integrated hood and taped seams 🌧️
Hat or buff 🧢
Gloves 🧤
Whistle 📯
Charged mobile phone with emergency number stored 📱
Foil blanket, bivvy bag, or equivalent 🛏️
Waterproof full leg cover 🌧️
Minimum of 500 mL water 💧
Emergency food 🍫
Map of route/area 🗺️
Compass 🧭
Kit requirements will be finalised on race day depending on weather conditions. Failure to bring the required items may lead to disqualification. Random checks may be carried out.
🚗 Getting There
Directions:
Further information and directions will be provided closer to the event.
📝 Organisers Instructions
Route:
This is a vertical race, focused on an intense ascent up Brandon Mountain.
The route is not marked, and participants must be self-sufficient. GPS is allowed for navigation.
🎉 Prizegiving
Prizegiving: Details will be provided closer to the event.
Note: This is a challenging race on tough terrain with significant elevation gain. Please ensure you have the full required kit and be prepared for difficult conditions.
Looking for more information?
If you're looking for more information on this race, please fill out the form below or email us at [email protected].