IMRA Scarr 8.6K

🏞️ Scarr – Leinster League 🏃‍♂️

A challenging ridge run in Wicklow, featuring steep climbs and technical terrain.

📅 Date: Wednesday, 3rd June 2026
⏰ Time: 19:30
📍 County: Wicklow

🎽 Event Overview:

Distance: 8.6 km

Climb: 400 m

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

Race Marking: Route fully marked

GPS: Allowed

🎒 Mandatory Kit – Level B (Standard):

Waterproof jacket

Hat or buff, gloves, whistle

Charged mobile phone with emergency number

Foil blanket / bivvy bag

🚸 Juniors: 4.5–5 km, start at 19:40 (register by 19:15)
⏱ Early Start: 19:00 for slower runners

🛣️ Route:
Gradual climb from fire road → steep 20% gradient to Scarr ridge → clockwise along the ridge → steep final ascent → glorious descent to Wicklow Way → sprint past Brusher Gap Hut → finish line.

📍 Getting There: 2.5 km south of Oldbridge, turn right onto new fire road (near Roundwood) Map

🏆 Prizegiving: Kavanagh's Vartry House, Roundwood, Co. Wicklow A98 K611

⚠️ Notes:

Mandatory showerproof jacket

Race numbers must be visible on chest

Early arrival for registration is essential

This is a classic Wicklow ridge experience – steep, scenic, and fast in sections. 🌄