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.
