🏔️ Mweelrea 🏃♀️
A tough, unmarked mountain race in Mayo, part of the Irish and Connacht Championships. Demanding navigation skills and full Level C kit required.
📅 Date: Saturday, 13th June 2026
⏰ Start Time: 13:30 (early start 13:00)
📍 County: Mayo
📊 Race Details:
Distance: 10.7 km
Climb: 766 m
Difficulty: 9 – Difficult terrain, >500 m ascent, >10 km
Route Marking: Only col-to-summit section is flagged; rest is unmarked
GPS: Not allowed
🎒 Mandatory Kit – Level C (Advanced):
Waterproof jacket with hood & taped seams
Hat or buff
Gloves
Whistle
Charged mobile phone with emergency number
Foil blanket / bivvy bag
Waterproof full leg cover
Minimum 500 ml water
Emergency food
Map & compass
📝 Entry Info:
Open: Monday 8th June 2026, 21:00
Close: Friday 12th June 2026, 18:00
Cost: €7 seniors, €5 over 65s & under 18s
Limit: 250 entrants
🗺️ Route Overview:
Start: Silverstrand Car Park
Road run 1 km → farmer’s track 500 m → out the gate
Navigate freely to col between peaks
Col → summit marked with IMRA flags (mandatory both ways)
Return same route via gate to finish at Silverstrand
🚗 Getting There:
Parking: Silver Strand Car Park Map
Allow plenty of travel time from Westport/Louisburgh due to narrow roads
Registration opens 12:00, closes 12:50 for briefing & kit check
⚠️ Notes:
Mandatory kit check – NO KIT = NO RACE
All fenced land is out of bounds
Volunteers’ guidance must be followed
🏁 Prizegiving: Silver Strand Car Park (after race BBQ in Strandhill)
This is serious mountain running—navigation, fitness, and kit discipline are essential!