IMRA Wicklow Way Relay 104K
🏃♀️ Wicklow Way Relay — 22nd Anniversary Edition 🏃♂️
📍 County: Wicklow
📅 Date: Saturday, 17th May 2025
🕖 Time: 07:00
📏 Race Details
Distance: 104.00 km
Climb: 3,500 m
Short Course: N/A
Difficulty: 7 (2,2,3) — Moderate terrain, 200–500m ascent, >10km
Relay Format: 8 stages (8km to 21km)
GPS Allowed: Yes
Race Marking: Major junctions only
📝 Entry Info
Entry Fee (per team): €144
Entry Closes: Thursday 15th May 2025, 23:59
Entries Sold: 192
Entry Limit: None
Registration Opens: Friday 21st March 2025, 14:00
Registration Steps:
Team captain registers team (€144)
Submit team using [Captain’s Team Form]
Two additional steps via email (post-confirmation)
Deadline for changes: Friday 16th May 2025, 17:00
🧢 Mandatory Kit – Level A (Basic)
✅ Showerproof, windproof jacket
Kit to be confirmed at registration. Random checks may occur.
📍 Route & Logistics
Route: From Kilmashogue to Shillelagh via the Wicklow Way
Exception (Leg 8): After the Dying Cow, detour to finish at Parkview House
Maps: OSI maps for most legs (some outdated/missing – overview & profiles available)
Transport: Teams must arrange own logistics. Wicklow Way maps highly recommended.
🔁 Relay Rules Highlights
8 stages, run by 2–8 runners
Each runner must carry GPS baton (waistbelt)
Car park marshal required per team
One team per official club
No shortcuts – follow signposted Wicklow Way
Support crews mandatory
Missed handover or failure to complete = ‘non-competitive’
All team members must recce their leg
Mass start for Leg 6 if Leg 5 not reached by 13:15
Parking rules enforced – must display team contact
👥 Team Composition (To Remain Competitive)
2 runners: Open
3 runners: Must include woman or vet
4 runners: Must include woman and vet (may be same person)
5 runners: Must include woman + vet (not same person)
6 runners: 2 women, 2 vets (may overlap)
7 runners: 2 women, 2 vets (only 1 overlap allowed)
8 runners: 2 women, 2 vets (no overlap allowed)
Juniors aged 15–17 may run Stage 3 only. No under-15s allowed.
🎉 Prizegiving
📍 Location: Parkview House, Shillelagh
🍻 Food & Refreshments: Available on site
📣 Fundraiser Event
Proceeds go toward the IMRA Junior International Teams 💚