IMRA Mount Melleray Trail 8K

Race Overview
Event: Mount Melleray Trail
Date: Sunday, 16th August 2026
Time: 11:00
County: Waterford
Location: Mount Melleray (exact trailhead not specified – check IMRA for updates)
Course Details
Distance: 8.00 km
Short course: None
Climb: 250 m
Difficulty: 3 (1,1,1) – Easy terrain, <200m ascent, <6km (Note: 250m climb is slightly above typical for difficulty 3)
Route marking: Only major junctions marked
GPS allowed: No
Entry Information
Entry fee: €7 (seniors) / €5 (over 65s & under 18s)
Entries open: Monday 20th July 2026, 21:00
Entries close: Saturday 25th July 2026, 18:00
Capacity: 250 entrants
League
Coillte Summer/Autumn Trail League
Munster League
Mandatory Kit (Level B – Standard)
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.
Volunteering Note
You need 2 non-running volunteer roles in a calendar year to qualify for end-of-year prizes
Aim to volunteer at least once for every 10 events you run
Current volunteer: Martin Stevenson (Helper) – not running
Getting There
Exact start location not provided in these details – check IMRA website closer to race date

