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🏞️ Log na Coille (via Ballineddan) – Wicklow (10.5 km) 🏅

Take on the challenging Log na Coille race, starting and finishing at Ballineddan. This 10.5 km course climbs 700 m, including Ballineddan, Slievemaan, and Lugnaquilla, making it an advanced mountain challenge. A 4 km junior route to the first peak is also available.

📅 Date: Saturday, 11th July 2026
⏰ Time: 13:00
📍 Location: Ballinabarny Gap, Wicklow

🎽 Event Overview:

Distance: 10.5 km (Long), 4 km (Junior)

Climb: 700 metres

Difficulty: Moderate (Difficulty 8 – >500 m ascent, >10 km)

Terrain: Mountain / open hill

Race Marking: Route not marked

GPS Allowed: No

Leagues: Irish Championship, Leinster Championship

🎟️ Entry Details:

Opens: Monday, 6th July 2026, 21:00

Closes: Friday, 10th July 2026, 18:00

Cost: €7 seniors | €5 over 65s & under 18s

Limit: 250 runners

🎒 Mandatory Kit:

Level C – Advanced Kit:

Waterproof jacket with integrated hood and taped seams

Hat or buff

Gloves

Whistle

Charged mobile phone with emergency number stored

Foil blanket, bivvy bag, or equivalent

Waterproof full leg cover

Means to carry a minimum of 500 mL water

Emergency food

Map of route/area (EastWest Mapping Lugnaquilla Glendalough)

Compass

All runners must carry the above items. Final kit requirements confirmed on race day. Failure to carry kit may result in refusal of entry or disqualification.

📍 Route Description:
Start at Ballinabarny Gap (Grid Ref: S 986 903 / Google Pin). The race ascends Ballineddan, Slievemaan, and reaches Lugnaquilla before returning the same way. Juniors follow a lightly marked 4 km route to the first peak and back. No digital aids; paper map required.

🧒 Juniors:
Short route approx. 4 km, lightly marked, start a few minutes after main race. Long course not suitable for juniors.

⏱️ Early Start:
12:30 for runners typically 160%+ of winner’s time.

🚗 Getting There:
Parking off the forest fire-road just below the start. Walk approx. 100–200 m to registration at Ballinabarny Gap.

🎉 Prizegiving Location:
O’Keeffe’s Pub, Knockananna

A true open-mountain challenge for experienced runners, with stunning views across Wicklow! 🏔️🔥