IMRA Carrick Winter 9K

Carrick Winter is a 9km marked winter trail race in Wicklow with steady climbing and forest paths, suitable for both regular and short-course runners. 🌲❄️

📍 County: Wicklow
📅 Date: Saturday, 14 February 2026
⏰ Time: 11:00
🥾 Distance: 9 km
⛰️ Climb: 324 m
⚠️ Difficulty: 6 — Moderate terrain & ascent
🚩 Marking: Fully marked
📡 GPS: Not allowed
🏆 League: Winter League Leinster

Mandatory Kit (Level B – Standard):
Waterproof jacket, hat/buff, gloves, whistle, charged phone, foil blanket/bivvy bag. Random checks apply.

Short Course:
4.8 km, starts 11:05 (also junior route).

Getting There:
Glenealy village, Co. Wicklow.
Parking at Glenealy Community Hall, opposite the Catholic church, or across the railway.
Do not block the main street.
1 km walk to the race start.

Early Start:
10:30 for slower runners (approx. >28-min 5k or ~1-hr flat 10k).

Registration:
9:30–10:40 at Glenealy Village Hall. Arrive early for number/chip pickup.
Route may be adjusted depending on storm checks.

Prizegiving:
The Hurlers, Glenealy.