🏞️ Mt Brandon Half (Kilkenny)
📍 County: Kilkenny
📅 Date: Saturday 19th April, 2025
⏰ Time: 11:00
🏔️ Climb (m): 906
📏 Distance (km): 21.27
🔥 Event Difficulty: 9 (3,3,3) – Difficult Terrain, >500M ascent, >10Km
🚩 Race Marking: Route fully marked
📱 GPS Allowed: No
🏅 Leagues: Leinster Half-Marathon 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
The actual kit to be carried during the race will be finalised on the day, depending on conditions, and clearly advised at Registration. You should also have the means to carry all the kit in case required.
💡 Entry Details:
Entry Details: No entry details have been added yet.
Entries for league events usually open a couple of weeks before the event.
📍 Route Description:
Brandon Hill, Kilkenny’s highest point, offers a challenging and rewarding race. Expect two summits, rolling trails, and incredible views. The new climb through forestry, known as the "Leg Destroyer," with its 30% incline, will test even the fittest runners. After the grueling climb, enjoy a fast 3km descent. The course will also feature popular Strava segments to break up the intensity. Finish strong with a feast at the finish line, cooked by local legend Dara O'Brien.
🚗 Getting There:
Start Location: Raheendonore Carpark, L4209 between Graignamanagh and Inistioge. The nearest eircode to the turn-off is R95 YF70.
⏰ Early Start:
Time: 10:30 AM
For those expecting a race time of 3.5 hours or more.
🚗 Organiser's Instructions:
Carpooling is encouraged due to limited parking.
Follow marshals’ guidance on arrival.