06 Aug 2025

Wicklow

Countdown to race day!

🏞️ Bray Head Challenge 🏃‍♀️
County: Wicklow

📅 Date: Wednesday, 6th August 2025
⏰ Time: 19:30
🏃‍♂️ Distance: 6.85 km
🏔️ Climb: 270 meters
💪 Event Difficulty: 6 (Moderate Terrain, 200M - 500M ascent, 6Km - 10Km)
📍 Race Marking: Route fully marked
📡 GPS Allowed: Yes

🎽 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: Failure to carry the required kit may result in disqualification. Random checks may be carried out.

🚗 Entry Details

Entry details will be available closer to the event.

Entries typically open a couple of weeks before the race.

🚨 Leagues

Leinster League

🗺️ Getting There

Location:

The Martello Hotel, opposite the bandstand on Bray Seafront.

Regular Dart and Bus services to Bray.

Paid parking available along the seafront and on nearby roads. Please avoid blocking entrances to businesses or homes.

🏁 Race Start

Main Start: 19:30

Junior Start (U16): 19:35

📋 Organisers Instructions

Registration:

Held at the Martello Hotel.

Strict cut-off at 7:00 PM – no registration after this time.

Early Start:

Not available for this race, as the course is under 8 km.

Main race starts at 19:30 for all runners.

U16 Junior Route starts at 19:35.

Race Notes:

As the route shares paths with pedestrians, please be considerate of other users.

🏅 Prizegiving Location

Location: The Martello Bar, Bray

Refreshments: Tea, coffee, and sandwiches courtesy of The Martello Hotel β˜•🥪

Prepare for a fun and scenic run up Bray Head! 🌅

Enter the IMRA Bray Head 6.85K

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].