🏞️🔥 2025 Irish Ultra Championships – Slieve Bloom Way Ultra! 🏆🏃‍♂️

Take on one of Ireland’s most epic ultra challenges – a 72 km loop through the historic and scenic Slieve Bloom Mountains. Endurance, navigation, and mountain experience are essential!

📅 Date: Saturday, 13th September 2025
⏰ Time: 07:00 AM
📍 Location: County Laois – Start & Finish: Clonaslee

🏔 Race Details

✅ Distance: 72 km
✅ Climb: 2,000 m
✅ Difficulty: 🔴 Extreme (Grade 10 – >1,000m ascent or >30 km)
🚩 Race Marking: Only major junctions marked – navigation required
✅ GPS Allowed
🏆 League: Irish Ultra Championships

🎽 Mandatory Kit – Level C (Advanced)

Waterproof jacket with integrated hood & taped seams 🧥

Hat or buff 🧢

Gloves 🧤

Whistle 📢

Charged mobile phone with emergency number stored 📱

Foil blanket or bivvy bag 🛑

Waterproof full leg cover 🚶‍♂️

Min. 500 mL water 💧

Emergency food 🍫

Map of route & Compass 🗺️🧭

⚠️ All runners must carry this kit. Missing items may result in denied entry or disqualification. Random checks may be conducted.

💰 Entry Information

🔹 Closes: Friday, 12th September 2025, 18:00
💵 Cost: €35
🚫 Entry Limit: None set
✅ Entries Sold: 37

🗺 Route Highlights

The Slieve Bloom Way Ultra is a 72 km loop starting and finishing in Clonaslee. Highlights include:

Glenbarrow Waterfalls – source of the River Barrow 💦

Ancient Monicknew Woodlands 🌲

Historic Villages: Kinnitty & Cadamstown 🏘️

Slieve Bloom Mountains – Europe’s ancient peaks, highest point Arderin (527 m) ⛰️

Runners traverse quiet lanes, singletrack trails, forest paths, open bog, and farmland, enjoying breathtaking views across Laois and Offaly. Every step blends heritage, natural beauty, and ultra endurance challenge.

🔥 Ready for the ultimate Irish ultra adventure? Mark your calendar, train hard, and experience Slieve Bloom like never before!