Powerscourt Ridge
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Event Details
The Powerscourt Ridge is a mountain running event in County Wicklow. It is scheduled for Sunday, March 22, 2026. The event is part of the Winter League Leinster.
Course Information
There are two distances: a 14 km long course and a 8 km short course. The long course involves 850 meters of ascent. The event is classified as having difficult terrain. The course is only marked at major junctions, and the use of GPS devices is permitted.
Mandatory Kit
All runners must bring the following items to the race:
- Waterproof jacket
- Hat or buff
- Gloves
- Whistle
- Charged mobile phone with an emergency number stored
- Foil blanket, bivvy bag, or equivalent
The final decision on which items must be carried during the race will be made on the day based on conditions and will be announced at registration. All runners must have a means to carry the required kit.
Registration and Access
Entry opens on Monday, March 16, 2026, at 21:00 and closes on Saturday, March 21, at 18:00. The entry fee is €7 for seniors and €5 for over 65s and under 18s. There is an entry limit of 200 participants.
Registration and parking are at the Crone Woods Car Park. Parking is limited, and single-occupancy cars will be turned away. Carpooling is strongly encouraged. Carpooling locations include Bog Meadow carpark in Enniskerry, Kilmacanogue Public carpark, and Long Hill carpark.
Additional Information
This event serves as a trial race for the European Athletics Off-road Running Championships in Ljubljana-Kamnik, Slovenia, in June 2026. The course is unmarked, so juniors are not permitted to enter. An early start at 9:30 am is available. Post-race refreshments, including tea, coffee, and sandwiches, will be provided in the registration area, but participants should bring their own keep cup. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
