Log na Coille (Via Ballineddan)
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Event overview
Log na Coille is an up-and-down mountain race starting and finishing from Ballineddan in County Wicklow. The event is part of the Irish Championship and is rated Level C - Advanced with an overall difficulty score showing moderate terrain, more than 500 m ascent and a course longer than 10 km. Total climb is listed as 700 m.
Distances
- 10.50 km - main course
- 4.00 km - short course (junior option)
Course and navigation
The route goes up Ballineddan and Slievemaan to Lugnaquilla, then returns the same way. Runners pass a small stone pile marking the top of Ballineddan and run past Slievemaan on the outward and return legs. Competitors should run around the cairn that marks the top of Lugnaquilla. Only major junctions will be marked.
Logistics and rules
GPS devices are not allowed. Digital maps or digital aids may not replace a paper map; the required paper map is EastWest Mapping Lugnaquilla Glendalough. All runners must carry mandatory Level C kit; the organiser will finalise and advise the exact kit required at registration. Parking is on a nearby forest fire-road close to the start. Prizegiving is listed at O'Keeffe's pub, Knockananna. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
