IMRA Dysart Woods 6.5K
🌲 Dysart Woods – Dysart Dash
📅 Date: Saturday 25th April 2026
⏰ Time: 11:00
📍 County: Laois
📏 Distance / Climb: 6.5 km / 250 m
⚡ Difficulty: 5 – Easy terrain, 200–500 m ascent, 6–10 km
🧭 Route marking: Route fully marked
📡 GPS: Allowed
🎒 Mandatory Kit (Level A – Basic):
Showerproof, windproof jacket
Must be carried/worn for the full race. No exceptions.
📝 Entries:
Opens: Monday 20th April 2026, 21:00
Closes: Friday 24th April 2026, 18:00
Cost: €7 for seniors, €5 for over 65s and under 18s
Limit: 250
🏃 Route Description:
6.5 km loop on wooded trails, approx. 250 m ascent
Anti-clockwise once entering the main Coillte forest
Features climbs up Hewson Hill and technical descents
Beautiful views of Rock of Dunamaise and surrounding hills
Junior Route: ~3 km out-and-back; U10 must be accompanied by a guardian
Route map: Dysart Dash 2024
🚗 Getting There:
Halfway between Portlaoise and Stradbally, just off the N80
Approx. 1 hr from Dublin, 1 hr 50 min from Cork
Parking in field near Corrigmeal Woodlands; walk ~200 m to race start
Carpooling recommended; parking charges: €4 single, €3 two, €2 three, free for full car (exact coins)
📝 Organisers Instructions:
Mandatory jacket must be carried/worn
IMRA membership required (€10/year)
No cash entries on race day
Registration: 9:45–10:45 at Corrigmeal Woodlands
🏆 Prizegiving:
1st–3rd male/female; juniors 1st male/female
At race finish
