IMRA Mountain Meitheal Fundraiser 8K

🏞️ Mountain Meitheal Fundraiser – Dublin (8 km) 🏅

Join the Mountain Meitheal Fundraiser at Pier Gates, Lough Tay! This 8 km race over difficult terrain with a 400 m climb is ideal for experienced runners and summer league participants, with a 5 km short/junior course also available.

📅 Date: Wednesday, 19th August 2026
⏰ Time: 19:00
📍 Location: Pier Gates, Lough Tay, Dublin (Grid Ref 174905)

🎽 Event Overview:

Distance: 8 km

Short Course: 5 km

Climb: 400 metres

Difficulty: Difficult (Difficulty 7 – 200–500 m ascent, 6–10 km)

Terrain: Difficult

Race Marking: Route fully marked

GPS Allowed: Yes

League: Mandatory Kit

🎟️ Entry Details:

Opens: Monday, 17th August 2026, 21:00

Closes: Wednesday, 19th August 2026, 20:00

Cost: €7 seniors | €5 over 65s & under 18s

Limit: None

🎒 Mandatory Kit:

Level B – Standard Kit:

Waterproof jacket

Hat or buff

Gloves

Whistle

Charged mobile phone with emergency number stored

Foil blanket, bivvy bag, or equivalent

All runners must carry the above items. Final kit requirements will be confirmed on race day depending on conditions and communicated at registration. Failure to carry required kit may result in refusal of entry or disqualification. Random checks may occur.

📝 Organisers Instructions:

Primarily for runners who have completed at least 7 of 13 summer league races (summer trail races excluded)

Handicap starts published prior to the race: slowest runners start 19:00, fastest 19:30

Non-league finishers are welcome but start behind handicapped runners and are not eligible for prizes

🚗 Getting There:
Start/Finish and parking at Pier Gates, Lough Tay (Grid Ref 174905)

🎉 Prizegiving Location:
Kavanaghs, Roundwood

A challenging, scenic fundraiser race with a festive spirit and a fun short course for juniors! 🌲🏃‍♀️💨