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🏞️ Queen Maeve’s – Knocknarea, Sligo (6.5 km) 🏅

Take on the scenic Queen Maeve’s hill run around Knocknarea! This 6.5 km North West League race features 340 m of climbing over easy terrain, including two challenging climbs to the summit, fully marked for safety. A 4 km short/junior course is also available.

📅 Date: Sunday, 9th August 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00
📍 Location: Knocknarea Hill Walk Carpark, Sligo

🎽 Event Overview:

Distance: 6.5 km

Short Course: 4 km

Climb: 340 metres

Difficulty: Easy (Difficulty 3 – <200 m ascent, <6 km)

Terrain: Easy

Race Marking: Route fully marked

GPS Allowed: No

League: North West League

🎟️ Entry Details:

Opens: Monday, 3rd August 2026, 21:00

Closes: Saturday, 8th August 2026, 18:00

Cost: €7 seniors | €5 over 65s & under 18s

Limit: 250 runners

🎒 Mandatory Kit:

Level B – Standard Kit:

Waterproof jacket

Hat or buff

Gloves

Whistle

Charged mobile phone with emergency number stored

Foil blanket, bivvy bag, or equivalent

All runners must carry the above items. Final kit requirements will be confirmed on race day depending on conditions. Failure to carry required kit may result in refusal of entry or disqualification. Random checks may occur.

📍 Route Description:
The course includes two climbs of Knocknarea. Runners leave the tourist carpark, ascend via a scenic route to the north side of the mountain with views of Strandhill and Coney Island, then climb to the summit cairn before descending and retracing the route. The finish diverts onto the Rathcarrick trail for a safer sprint finish.

🚗 Getting There:
Start & finish at Knocknarea Hill Walk Carpark. Follow signs for Strandhill → Knocknarea.

🧒 Juniors:
Short/junior course of approximately 4 km follows the main route to the cairn and back.

🎉 Prizegiving Location:
At the finish line at Knocknarea Hill Walk Carpark, with refreshments.

A scenic, well-marked hill race with stunning views and a friendly atmosphere! ⛰️🏃‍♀️💨