Wicklow Way Race
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Wicklow Way Race
The Wicklow Way Race is an ultra trail event held on Friday 24th July 2026, covering 127.00 km with approximately 3,665 m of climb along the Wicklow Way from Marlay Park in Dublin through the Wicklow Hills to a finish in Clonegal, Carlow. The route is designated Extreme (level 10) and has a maximum time allowance of 21 hours. GPS devices are permitted and only major junctions are marked on the course.
Entry is limited, the entry fee is €80, and entries close on 10 July 2026. Pre-approval is required before an entry is accepted; entrants must provide a link to results from a race of 50 km or longer completed within the past year. Race entry is non refundable and non transferable. Five ITRA points are allocated to finishers.
Mandatory Level C kit must be carried and may be inspected; required items include a waterproof jacket with hood and taped seams, hat or buff, gloves, whistle, charged mobile phone with emergency number stored, foil blanket or bivvy bag, waterproof full leg cover, means to carry at least 500 mL water, emergency food, map and compass. The organisers will finalise the kit to be carried on race day.
Runners must follow the published route and any day-of diversions. Deviations that are not self corrected incur penalties up to disqualification. No headphones are permitted. Support runners and crew are permitted under specified rules and support runners must hold appropriate membership for insurance purposes. Drop bags are transported to designated checkpoints with differing allowances for food and clothing. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
