IMRA Stone Cross to Lug

🏞️ Stone Cross to Lug – Solo, Wicklow (54 km) 🏅

Take on one of Wicklow’s ultimate endurance challenges with the Stone Cross to Lug – Solo. This extreme 54 km mountain route covers three demanding legs with 2,170 m of ascent, unmarked terrain, and serious navigation required throughout. A true test for experienced hillrunners only.

📅 Date: Saturday, 26th September 2026
⏰ Time: 08:00
📍 Location: Wicklow Mountains

🎽 Event Overview:

Distance: 54 km

Short Course: Not available

Climb: 2,170 metres

Difficulty: Extreme (Difficulty 10 – >1,000 m ascent / >30 km)

Terrain: Extreme mountain terrain

Race Marking: Route not marked

GPS Allowed: No

🎟️ Entry Details:

Entry details are not available yet

Entries for league events usually open a couple of weeks before the event

🎒 Mandatory Kit:

Level C – Advanced Kit:

Waterproof jacket with integrated hood and taped seams

Hat or buff

Gloves

Whistle

Charged mobile phone with emergency number stored

Foil blanket, bivvy bag, or equivalent

Waterproof full leg cover

Means to carry a minimum of 500 mL water

Emergency food

Map of route/area

Compass

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

📍 Route Description:
This solo event follows the full Stone Cross to Lug route, traditionally run as a relay, split into three legs:

Leg 1 – 13.18 km
Start: Forest entrance 2 km south of Stone Cross (Seehan Forest)
Route: Corrig, Seefingan, Kippure
Finish: Sally Gap crossroads

Leg 2 – 15.99 km
Start: Sally Gap crossroads
Route: Carrigvore, Gravale, Duff Hill, Mullaghcleevaun (East Top & Main), Stoney Top, Tonelagee
Finish: Turlough Hill car park

Leg 3 – 20.15 km
Start: Turlough Hill car park / Wicklow Gap
Route: Conavalla, Table Track junction, Camenabologue, Cannow, Lugnaquilla, Camarahill
Finish: Fenton’s Bar, Glen of Imaal

⏱️ Cut-Off Times (Strict):

Checkpoint 1: Sally Gap – 11:00

Checkpoint 2: Turlough Hill / Wicklow Gap – 14:30

🚗 Getting There:
Registration and Leg 1 start: Seehan Forest (Google Maps)
Changeovers at Sally Gap and Turlough Hill / Wicklow Gap
Finish at Fenton’s Bar, Glen of Imaal

📝 Organisers Instructions:

All competitors must read the Stone Cross to Lug Race Booklet

Recommended additional kit: rainproof pants, long-sleeve base layer, extra gloves

🎉 Prizegiving Location:
Fenton’s Bar, Glen of Imaal

A legendary Wicklow challenge—serious distance, serious climb, and serious navigation 🏔️🗺️