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Powerscourt Ridge Trail 🌲⛰️
Challenging mountain trail run in Wicklow; part of the Leinster Winter League. Used as a trial race for the European Off-Road Running Championships.

📍 County: Wicklow
📅 Date: Sunday, 22 March 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 (Early Start: 09:30)
🥾 Distance: 15 km (Long Course) / 8 km (Short Course)
⛰️ Climb: 860 m
⚠️ Difficulty: 9 — Difficult terrain, >500 m ascent, >10 km
🚩 Marking: Route not marked (except section from start to Maulin summit)
📡 GPS: Allowed
🏆 League: Winter League Leinster

Mandatory Kit (Level B – Standard):

Waterproof jacket

Hat or buff

Gloves

Whistle

Charged mobile phone with emergency number stored

Foil blanket or bivvy bag

Kit to carry will be confirmed at registration. Failure to carry required items may lead to disqualification.

Entry Info:

Opens: Monday, 16 March 2026, 21:00

Closes: Saturday, 21 March 2026, 18:00

Cost: €7 seniors, €5 over 65 / under 18

Limit: 200 entries

Route Notes:

Start at Crone → Maulin summit → Djouce summit → back to Crone

Steep climbs, single-track and grassy paths through forests

Wooden stiles and river crossing on long course

Short course turns at Djouce Summit and follows Wicklow Way back

Unmarked sections: juniors not permitted