IMRA Carrick Mountain 7.9K

⛰️ Carrick Mountain

📅 Date: Wednesday 6th May 2026
⏰ Time: 19:30
📍 County: Wicklow
📏 Distance / Climb: 7.9 km / 450 m
➡️ Short course: 4.3 km
⚡ Difficulty: 6 – Moderate terrain
🧭 Route marking: Fully marked
📡 GPS: Allowed
🏆 League: Leinster League

🎒 Mandatory Kit (Level B – Standard):

Waterproof jacket

Hat or buff

Gloves

Whistle

Charged mobile phone

Foil blanket / bivvy bag

📝 Entries:
Open: Mon 4 May, 21:00
Close: Wed 6 May, 12:00
💶 €7 seniors / €5 over 65s & U18
🔢 Limit: 250

👟 Route:

Long course: Plotaroute link

Short course: Plotaroute link

Starts with short fire road section, 2 climbs and 2 fast downhills, includes the mountain peak.

🅿️ Getting there:

N11 to Wicklow → Rathnew/Glenealy road at roundabout

From Ashford → follow Chestnut Glen past Woodpecker Pub to Glenealy (5–8 min drive)

Parking at Cooley Farm, Eircode A67VE42, fee goes to Wicklow Cancer Support

Carpooling encouraged

📝 Juniors / Short Course:

Start: 19:35

Same route up to turn point, <5 km

Full Level B kit required

📝 Registration:

Online registration required

Sign in at Cooley Farm on arrival

Bring race number & confirmation

🏆 Prizegiving: Ashford House Website