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Event: Lug Uphill (from Barravore)

Date: Friday, 7th August 2026

Time: 19:00

County: Wicklow

Location: Barravore Carpark

Status: New race – part of inaugural Leinster Weekend

Note: Last race of the Irish Uphill League

Distance: 6.20 km

Short course: None

Climb: 775 m

Difficulty: 3 (1,1,1) – Easy terrain, <200m ascent, <6km (Note: 775m climb is far higher than typical for difficulty 3 – this may be updated)

Route marking: Only major junctions marked

GPS allowed: No

Route description: Not provided

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

Entries open: Monday 3rd August 2026, 21:00

Entries close: Thursday 6th August 2026, 18:00

Capacity: 50 entrants (capped)

Irish Uphill League (final race of the league)

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.

This race is the first of two trial races for the Nasego Mountain Running Six Nations event in Italy (5-6 September 2026).

Second trial race: Tinahely Half Marathon (8 August / 15 August? – check discrepancy)

Qualifying times: To be added in 2026

Website: https://www.trofeonasegocorsainmontagna.com/en/home-2/

Queries: highperformance@imra.ie

Note: Qualifying athletes must participate in both Vertical and Trofeo races on consecutive days

Location: Glenmalure Valley (field beside Avonbeg River, courtesy of Glenmalure Lodge)

Facilities: Coin-operated showers (lodge), portaloos on site

Other accommodation: Glenmalure Lodge, Coolalingo B&B (early booking recommended)

Barravore Carpark: Open in Google Maps (link on IMRA event page)