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🏞️ Templehill – Limerick (12.2 km) 🏅

Take on the Templehill race out of Limerick! This 12.2 km course features 627 m of climb with steep ascents and descents, offering a challenging mountain run with beautiful forest trails. A 4.9 km short course is available for juniors.

📅 Date: Sunday, 12th July 2026
⏰ Time: 12:00
📍 Location: Combaun Wood entrance, Limerick

🎽 Event Overview:

Distance: 12.2 km (Long), 4.9 km (Short/Junior)

Climb: 627 metres

Difficulty: Moderate (Difficulty 8 – >500 m ascent, >10 km)

Terrain: Moderate mountain and forest

Race Marking: Route fully marked

GPS Allowed: Yes

League: Munster Championship

🎟️ Entry Details:

Opens: Monday, 6th July 2026, 21:00

Closes: Saturday, 11th July 2026, 18:00

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

Limit: 250 runners

Parking: €2 per car at event field

🎒 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 confirmed on race day. Failure to carry kit may result in refusal of entry or disqualification. Random checks may occur.

📍 Route Description:
12 km from Combaun Wood entrance to the summit of Templehill and back. Open mountain section with steep climbs and descents. Short course for juniors runs through forest trails. Route Map

🚗 Getting There:
Google Maps Directions
Parking is limited; a larger field is available for €2 per car.

🧒 Juniors:
Short course start at 10:15, with plenty of ups and downs for a fun trail experience.

⏱️ Early Start:
10:30 for those wishing to begin early