Galty Crossing
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Galty Crossing
Galty Crossing is a mountain running event in County Tipperary scheduled for Saturday 6 June 2026. The course distance is 32.00 km with approximately 1500 m of climb. The event is classified as difficulty 10 (Extreme), indicating more than 1,000 m ascent or over 30 km. The route is not marked and GPS use is allowed.
Mandatory kit is Level C - Advanced. Required items listed for the event include a waterproof jacket with integrated hood and taped seams, hat or buff, gloves, whistle, a charged mobile phone with an emergency number stored, a foil blanket or bivvy bag, waterproof full leg cover, a means to carry at least 500 mL of water, emergency food, a map of the route or area, and a compass. Organisers state that the actual kit to be carried during the race may be finalised on the day depending on conditions and that random kit checks may be carried out. Failure to have required items may lead to denial of entry or disqualification.
Route information references a route map from 2024 and notes named features along the course, including Temlehill, Lyracappul Wall Start, Wall Corner, Galty Mór Cross, Galty Beag High Point, Greeaun Cairn, Fearbreaga rocky outcrop, Slieve an Airde fence, Bane trig point, and the Hammerhead/entrance into forest fire road. Event location notes include Cahir, County Tipperary and Castle Car Park. No entry details have been added for this event yet. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
