Brandon Hill Half (Kilkenny)
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Brandon Hill Half (Kilkenny)
The Brandon Hill Half is a mountain half-marathon of 21.27 km with a total climb of about 906 m. The route is fully marked and GPS devices are not permitted. The event carries a difficulty rating of 9 for difficult terrain, significant ascent, and distance, and it is part of the Leinster Half-Marathon League. Entry details are not yet available.
All runners must carry mandatory Level B standard kit: a waterproof jacket, hat or buff, gloves, a whistle, a charged mobile phone with an emergency number stored, and a foil blanket or bivvy bag. The exact items to be carried during the race will be confirmed at registration and random kit checks may be carried out; failure to have required items can lead to denial of entry or disqualification.
The course summits Brandon Hill twice from opposite sides. The first summit occurs early in the race and is followed by a fast descent. The final summit is the last climb, after which a fast 3 km descent finishes the route. Midway through the race there is a new forestry climb that reaches about 30 percent incline and is not a summit; this section is steep and sustained. Between these efforts the course uses rolling trail with open views, and signs will mark several popular segments. The race starts at Raheendonore Carpark on the L4209 between Graignamanagh and Inistioge, with the nearest eircode to the carpark turn off R95 YF70. Organisers request carpooling due to limited parking and ask competitors to follow marshal guidance on arrival. Prizegiving is at the finish line. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
