IMRA Night Challenge 1:Crone Maulin 7.4K

Night Challenge 1: Crone Maulin — 16 March 2026, Wicklow

A fully-marked night-time mountain loop over Maulin, starting and finishing at Crone Woods. A stunning, atmospheric challenge under the head-torch glow.

📍 Location: Crone Woods, Co. Wicklow
🕢 Time: 19:30
📏 Distance: 7.4km
⛰️ Climb: 407m
⚡ Difficulty: 6 — Moderate terrain, 200–500m ascent
📡 GPS: Allowed
🎽 League: Night Challenges

🧰 Mandatory Kit (Level B + night gear)

Waterproof jacket

Hat/buff

Gloves

Whistle

Charged phone with emergency number saved

Foil blanket/bivvy

Head torch (required)

Back-up torch or spare battery (recommended)
Final kit requirements confirmed at registration.

🗺️ Route Overview

Counter-clockwise loop from Crone Car Park → up through the woods → climb to Maulin → rocky path to the wall gap → left onto Wicklow Way → descent past the Powerscourt Waterfall overlook → finish at Crone.

Fully marked throughout.

🚗 Getting There

From N11 at Kilmacanogue → towards Roundwood → right turn for Powerscourt Waterfall → Crone Woods car park is 800m beyond the waterfall entrance.

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Juniors

Only runners 16+ (U18 category) may participate.
No junior course.

🏁 Start Details

Race is under 8km → no early start.
Registration: 18:45–19:45 (race starts on time at 20:00).
Number + chip must be registered at the laptop desk.

📌 Important Notes

Car-pool where possible and follow parking marshals’ instructions.

No headphones allowed.

Race numbers must be visible on the chest.

If withdrawing mid-race, inform a volunteer—RD emergency number is printed on your bib.

🎉 Prizegiving

At the finish.