⛰️🔥 2025 Leinster Championship – Lugnaquilla Extreme Challenge! 🏆🏃‍♀️

Take on Leinster’s ultimate mountain test – a gruelling 22.6km with over 1,000m of climb across Wicklow’s toughest terrain. This is not for beginners – only the strong (and skilled) will conquer Lugnaquilla!

📅 Date: Sunday, 21st September 2025
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM
📍 Location: Wicklow – Start: Aughavannagh Bridge (GR T055861) | Finish: Drumgoff Gap (GR T087876)

🏔 Race Details

✅ Distance: 22.6 km
✅ Climb: 1,095 m
✅ Difficulty: 🔴 Extreme (Grade 10 – >1,000m ascent, >30km equivalent effort)
🚩 Route Not Marked – Strong navigation skills required!
❌ GPS NOT allowed – Map & compass only
🏆 League: Leinster Championship

🎽 Entry Information

🔹 Opens: Monday, 15th September 2025, 09:00
🔹 Closes: Saturday, 20th September 2025, 18:00
💰 Cost: €7 (Seniors) | €5 (Over 65s & U18s)
🚫 Entry Limit: None set

🎒 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. 500mL water 💧

Emergency food 🍫

Map of route & Compass 🗺️🧭

⚠️ All runners must carry this kit. Random checks will take place. Missing items may mean no entry or disqualification.