IMRA Sugarloaf Winter 8.6K

Sugarloaf Winter is an 8.6km mountain run in Wicklow, featuring a tough climb, open trails and a scenic loop around the iconic Sugarloaf. ⛰️❄️

📍 County: Wicklow
📅 Date: Sunday, 25 January 2026
⏰ Time: 11:00
🥾 Distance: 8.6 km
⛰️ Climb: 417 m
⚠️ Difficulty: 6 — Easy terrain but significant ascent
🚩 Marking: Only major junctions marked
📡 GPS: Not allowed
🏆 League: Winter League Leinster

Mandatory Kit (Level B):
Waterproof jacket, hat/buff, gloves, whistle, charged phone, foil blanket/bivvy bag. Random checks apply.

Route:
Starts near the GAA car park on the Sugarloaf Way. The course goes anti-clockwise around the mountain with an extra bump over the motorbike trails, then loops back with views over Bray. It climbs to the shoulder (passing the summit), descends to the Glenview side and returns to the GAA pitch.
Junior Route: 4 km out-and-back to the barrier where the gritted trail ends.

Getting There:
Eircode A98 DC91
Early Start: Yes
Parking: Kilmacanogue GAA Grounds
Prizegiving: GAA Club House