IMRA Mount Melleray Trail 8K

Race Overview

Event: Mount Melleray Trail

Date: Sunday, 16th August 2026

Time: 11:00

County: Waterford

Location: Mount Melleray (exact trailhead not specified – check IMRA for updates)

Course Details

Distance: 8.00 km

Short course: None

Climb: 250 m

Difficulty: 3 (1,1,1) – Easy terrain, <200m ascent, <6km (Note: 250m climb is slightly above typical for difficulty 3)

Route marking: Only major junctions marked

GPS allowed: No

Entry Information

Entry fee: €7 (seniors) / €5 (over 65s & under 18s)

Entries open: Monday 20th July 2026, 21:00

Entries close: Saturday 25th July 2026, 18:00

Capacity: 250 entrants

League

Coillte Summer/Autumn Trail League

Munster League

Mandatory Kit (Level B – Standard)

All runners must bring:

Waterproof jacket

Hat or buff

Gloves

Whistle

Charged mobile phone with emergency number

Foil blanket, bivvy bag or equivalent

Final kit to be carried confirmed on race day at registration. Random checks. Failure to have required items may lead to refusal or disqualification.

Volunteering Note

You need 2 non-running volunteer roles in a calendar year to qualify for end-of-year prizes

Aim to volunteer at least once for every 10 events you run

Current volunteer: Martin Stevenson (Helper) – not running

Getting There

Exact start location not provided in these details – check IMRA website closer to race date