🏞️ Slieve Bawn – Roscommon (8 km)
A fast and runnable trail race on Slieve Bawn, featuring hard-packed gravel roads and a continuous anticlockwise loop. Ideal for those looking for an enjoyable mid-summer challenge.
📅 Date: Saturday, 25th July 2026
⏰ Time: 11:00
📍 Location: Slieve Bawn Wind Farm, Co. Roscommon
🏃 Event Overview:
Distance: 8 km
Short Course: 4.5 km (approx. 100 m climb)
Climb: 250 m
Difficulty: 5 – Easy terrain
Race Marking: Fully marked
GPS: Not allowed
Leagues: Galway League, North West League
Juniors: Welcome
🎟️ Entry Details:
Opens: Monday 20th July 2026, 21:00
Closes: Friday 24th July 2026, 18:00
Cost: €7 seniors / €5 over 65s & under 18s
Entry Limit: 250
🎒 Mandatory Kit (Level B – Standard):
Waterproof jacket, hat or buff, gloves, whistle, charged mobile phone, foil blanket/bivvy bag.
Final kit requirements confirmed on race day. Random checks may apply.
🗺️ Route Notes:
8 km loop with 250 m elevation gain, all on fast gravel roads. Short course and junior option follows a 4.5 km out-and-back route.
🏆 Prizegiving:
At the registration area near the finish line, with refreshments.
A great option for a quick, scenic summer race 🌬️🏃♀️