IMRA Trooperstown Hill 11.8K

🏞️ Trooperstown Summer Route

📍 County: Wicklow
📅 Date: Wednesday, 18th June 2025
🕣 Time: 19:30

📏 Distance & Climb

Distance: 11.80 km

Climb: 455 m

Difficulty: 7 (Moderate terrain, 200m - 500m ascent, >10km)

🧭 Route & Marking

Marking: Route fully marked

GPS Allowed: Yes

Leagues: Leinster League

🧰 Mandatory Kit – Level B (Standard)

Waterproof jacket

Hat or buff

Gloves

Whistle

Charged mobile phone with emergency number stored

Foil blanket, bivvy bag, or equivalent

Note: Kit to be finalised on the day based on conditions.

💶 Entry Info

Entry Opens: Monday, 16th June 2025, 09:00

Entry Closes: Wednesday, 18th June 2025, 12:00

Entry Cost: €7 for seniors, €5 for over 65s and under 18s

Entry Limit: None set

📍 Getting There

Directions:

Take the M50 Southbound, get off at the Roundwood exit (Kilmacanogue) and follow signs towards Laragh.

Drive through Annamoe and follow the bend left.

1.5km further, keep the River Inchavore on your left, and look for a brown sign saying "Trooperstown".

Turn here and follow the minor road to the car park at the river before the stone bridge.

Carpooling:

Mandatory due to limited parking. Carpool if possible.

Alternate Carparks:

Roundwood Cemetery Carpark

Laragh Free Carpark

📝 Race Info

Registration: Trooperstown MR Base (A98 VY72).

Opens: 6:00 pm

Closes: 7:10 pm sharp

Race Starts:

Long Course (11.8km) Early Start: 7:00 pm

Long Course (11.8km) Main Start: 7:30 pm

Short/Junior Course (5km): 7:35 pm

Beginners’ Forest Loop (2.2km): 7:40 pm

🎥 Filming

The event will be filmed for “Ireland’s National Parks from Above” series. All participants will be filmed unless they express otherwise.

🏆 Prizegiving Location

Location: Lynhams of Laragh

Post-race snacks, sandwiches, chips, and the famous raffle!