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Race Overview

Event: Tinahely Half Marathon

Date: Saturday, 8th August 2026

Time: 11:00 (Early start available at 10:15)

County: Wicklow

Location: Start at Derry Water Bridge (outside Tinahely, direction Crossbridge)

Status: New race – part of inaugural Leinster Weekend

Finish: Junction of Wicklow Way / Cuckoo Lane (Wicklow Way relay leg 7 end)

Course Details

Distance: 21.70 km

Short course: None

Climb: 1080 m

Difficulty: 9 (3,3,3) – Difficult terrain, >500m ascent, >10km

Route marking: Only major junctions marked

GPS allowed: No

Early start: Yes (10:15)

Route description:

Start at Derry Water Bridge (Wicklow Way crosses this bridge)

Two loops of Mullins Hill (first loop slightly longer than second)

Route crosses Derry Water Bridge heading south on Wicklow Way for a loop up and down Muskeagh Hill

Finish at junction of Wicklow Way / Cuckoo Lane

Route maps:

Strava: https://www.strava.com/activities/18077489623

Plotaroute: https://www.plotaroute.com/route/3280754

Entry Information

Entry fee: €20

Entries open: Monday 3rd August 2026, 21:00

Entries close: Friday 7th August 2026, 18:00

Capacity: 250 entrants

League

Leinster Half-Marathon League

Mandatory Kit (Level C – Advanced)

All runners must bring:

Waterproof jacket with integrated hood & taped seams

Hat or buff

Gloves

Whistle

Charged mobile phone with emergency number

Foil blanket, bivvy bag or equivalent

Waterproof full leg cover

Means to carry minimum 500ml water

Emergency food

Map of route/area

Compass

Final kit to be carried confirmed on race day at registration. Random checks. Failure to have required items may lead to refusal or disqualification.

Nasego Trial Race Information

This race is the second of two trial races for the Nasego Mountain Running Six Nations event in Italy (5-6 September 2026).

First trial race: Lug Uphill (14 August)

Qualifying times: To be added in 2026

Website: https://www.trofeonasegocorsainmontagna.com/en/home-2/

Queries: highperformance@imra.ie

Note: Qualifying athletes must participate in both Vertical and Trofeo races on consecutive days

Leinster Weekend Camping (June booking via IMRA shop)

Location: Glenmalure Valley (field beside Avonbeg River, courtesy of Glenmalure Lodge)

Facilities: Coin-operated showers (lodge), portaloos on site

Other accommodation: Glenmalure Lodge, Coolalingo B&B (early booking recommended)

Getting There

Tinahely is in south Wicklow, approx 40 minutes west of Rathnew

Parking, registration & post-race: Crossbridge School

Prize Giving

Location: Crossbridge School