Carnavaddy
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Carnavaddy
Carnavaddy is a mountain running event in Ravensdale Forest, County Louth, held on Wednesday 22 July 2026. The event is part of the Leinster League and is organised under IMRA rules. The route is fully marked and GPS use is not allowed.
Distances:
- 10 km long course, 450 m climb
- 5 km short course, 300 m climb
The long course begins just after a forest barrier on a fire road, then moves onto open mountain and single track that contours around Round Mountain. Runners climb to the summit of Castle Hill then follow a mix of paths for 2.4 km to the large cairn at Carnavaddy, descend to forest and join the top of Foyle's Way for the final 2 km alongside a stream to the finish. The short course starts about 1 km after the long course start, follows the long course to Castle Hill, then diverts onto a track and cut through to rejoin Foyle's Way to the finish.
Mandatory Level B kit must be carried and will be finalised at registration. Required items include a waterproof jacket, hat or buff, gloves, whistle, charged mobile phone with the emergency number stored, and a foil blanket or bivvy bag. Entry is limited to 250 competitors. Entry fees are €7 for seniors and €5 for over 65s and under 18s. Parking is in a disused quarry approximately 100 m south of The Lumpers Pub where standard IMRA parking charges apply. Registration and prizegiving are based at The Lumpers Pub. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
