⛰️ Trooperstown and Clara Vale Loop
📅 Date: Sunday 26th April 2026
⏰ Time: 11:00 (Early start: 10:30 for 160%+ runners)
📍 County: Wicklow
📏 Distance / Climb: 21.5 km / 750 m
⚡ Difficulty: 8 – Moderate terrain, >500 m ascent, >10 km
🧭 Route marking: Fully marked
📡 GPS: Not allowed
🎒 Mandatory Kit (Level B – Standard):
Waterproof jacket
Hat or buff
Gloves
Whistle
Charged mobile phone with emergency number
Foil blanket / bivvy bag
Kit requirements may be finalised on race day depending on conditions.
📝 Entries:
No details yet; usually open a couple of weeks prior for league events
🚗 Getting There:
Parking: Grid ref T 158 969 (short walk to Start/Finish)
Please carpool if possible
🗺️ Route:
Start/Finish at the bridge beside the carpark
Clockwise loop over Trooperstown Hill → Boots Hill → Clara Vale → Avonmore Way → rejoin loop → back over Trooperstown Hill
Water station at 16 km (refills only)
Follow tape; ignore local signage
🏆 Prizegiving: Finish area