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🏃‍♂️ Sliabh Bawn Trail Race – North West League 🌲

📅 Date: Saturday, 26th July 2025
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM
📍 Location: Sliabh Bawn Wind Farm Recreation Area Parking (Google Maps Link)

🏔 Race Details:
✅ Distance: 8.1 km 📏
✅ Climb: 270m ⛰️
✅ Difficulty: 5/10 – Scenic trails, mixed terrain
🚩 Only major junctions marked
❌ GPS Not Allowed
🏃‍♀️ Junior Course: 3 km, 100m ascent

🎟 Entry Details:
🟢 Opens: Monday, 14th July 2025 (09:00)
🔴 Closes: Friday, 25th July 2025 (18:00)
💰 Entry Fee: €7 seniors | €5 over 65s & U18s
🚀 No Entry Limit

🎒 Mandatory Kit – Level B (Standard):
✔ Waterproof jacket 🧥
✔ Hat or buff 🧢
✔ Gloves 🧤
✔ Whistle 📢
✔ Charged mobile phone 📱
✔ Foil blanket/bivvy bag 🛑

⚠ Random kit checks may be carried out!

🏃‍♂️ Route Overview:
🔹 Challenging 8 km loop with 270m elevation
🔹 First 1km steep uphill via Trim Trail
🔹 Fast downhill after the summit (2km mark)
🔹 Forested section near Mass Rock & Church ruins (4-5km)
🔹 Final downhill stretch past Holy Cross & steps
🔹 All hard-packed gravel trails

🥇 Prizes & Post-Race:
🏅 Prizegiving & refreshments at the finish area 🍵

🌟 A thrilling trail run with scenic views – see you there! 🌟