IMRA Sorrell Hill 9.45K

🏞️ Sorrell Hill – Out & Back (9.45 km) 🏃‍♀️

A fast but technical hill run in Wicklow, starting on forest trails, moving to slippery paths, and finishing on open mountain terrain.

📅 Date: Wednesday, 1st July 2026
⏰ Time: 19:30
📍 County: Wicklow

🎽 Event Overview:

Distance: 9.45 km (no short course)

Climb: 392 m

Difficulty: Moderate (6 – 200–500 m ascent per 6–10 km)

Race Marking: Only major junctions marked

GPS Allowed: Yes

Leagues: Leinster League

🎒 Mandatory Kit – Level B (Standard):

Waterproof jacket (must be carried/worn), hat/buff, gloves, whistle

Charged mobile phone with emergency number

Foil blanket / bivvy bag

No jacket = no result

📌 Entry Details:

Opens: Monday, 29 June 2026, 21:00

Closes: Wednesday, 1 July 2026, 12:00

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

Limit: 200

🗺️ Route:

Out & back to summit of Sorrell Hill

Junior/Short Course: 5 km, turnaround at midpoint, starts after main race

🕖 Early Start: 19:00 (for slower runners; must start at this time)

📍 Getting There:

Car parking & registration in the designated field

€3 per car, carpooling encouraged from Zellers Pub, Lacken

No parking at race start

📝 Organisers Instructions:

Registration opens 18:15–19:15

Scan timing chip at Laptop Operator table

Mandatory showerproof jacket for entire race

Bring race number, timing chip, and voucher if applicable

Other essentials: water, sun cream, bug spray

🏆 Prizegiving Location: Zellers, Lacken

A compact, sharp hill challenge with technical terrain and clear rules for safety. 🌄🔥