IMRA Wicklow Glacier Lakes

🏔️ Wicklow Glacier Lakes (Solo) 2026

📅 Date: Sunday 19th April 2026
⏰ Time: 08:00
📍 County: Wicklow
📏 Distance / Climb: 42.7 km / 1,783 m
⚡ Difficulty: 10 – Extreme, >1,000 m ascent or >30 km
🧭 Route marking: Not marked
📡 GPS: Not allowed

🎒 Mandatory Kit (Level C – Advanced):

Waterproof jacket with hood & taped seams

Hat or buff

Gloves

Whistle

Charged mobile phone with emergency number

Foil blanket, bivvy bag or equivalent

Waterproof full leg cover

Means to carry ≥500 mL water

Emergency food

Map of route/area

Compass

Must be carried; random checks may occur.

📝 Entries:

No pre-entry required

Open mountain race, navigation experience required

Extreme weather can occur – only enter if experienced

🚗 Getting There:

Start on the road at the front door of the Glendalough Hotel

🕒 Start & Chasing Rules:

Chasing starts: first to finish wins

Bonuses:

Women: +10 min per leg

Age 50+: +5 min

Age 60+: +15 min

Age 70+: +30 min

Example: W60 team starts 8:00, M40 men team starts 9:40, M50 solo starts 9:20

Teams with >100 min bonus start before 8:00

⛔ Cut-offs (safety):

Leg 2 start: 11:30

Leg 3 start: 14:30

Leg 4 start: 16:00

📌 Notes:

CP3 moved to Glenmalure forest barrier (Grid T 108912)

All lakes unchanged

Extreme navigation and mountain experience required

This is one for serious mountain runners only — long, technical, and rewarding!