IMRA Diamond Hill 7.1K

Race Overview

Event: Diamond Hill

Date: Saturday, 22nd August 2026

Time: 18:30

County: Galway

Location: Connemara National Park

Course Details

Distance (Long): 7.10 km

Short course: 2.90 km

Climb: 440 m

Difficulty: 3 (1,1,1) – Easy terrain, <200m ascent, <6km (Note: climb is 440m – higher than typical for difficulty 3)

Route marking: Fully marked

GPS allowed: No

Route maps (plotaroute):

Long course (7.1km): https://www.plotaroute.com/route/3088964

Short course (2.9km): https://www.plotaroute.com/route/3088968

Entry Information

Entry fee: €7 (seniors) / €5 (over 65s & under 18s)

Entries open: Monday 17th August 2026, 21:00

Entries close: Monday 21st September 2026, 18:00

Capacity: 250 entrants

League

Galway League

Mandatory Kit (Level B – Standard)

All runners must bring:

Waterproof jacket

Hat or buff

Gloves

Whistle

Charged mobile phone with emergency number

Foil blanket, bivvy bag or equivalent

Final kit to be carried confirmed on race day at registration. Random checks. Failure to have required items may lead to refusal or disqualification.

Getting There

Parking: Connemara National Park car park

Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/pKP48M4c5Gz2qpLj6

Note: Carpool strongly advised. Car park is large but may be shared with other trail users.