The second edition of the Up & Over Challenge will be help on Saturday April 14th with start & finish at Lahardane village in North Mayo. “The Nephin Up and Over Challenge is a top class open mountain running event” says Rachel Nolan from Rachel’s Irish Adventures and Female record…
Unique terrain, rich history, astounding views and a warm, welcoming culture make Ireland a worthy trail-running destination. By Elinor Fish / Run Wild Retreats – Feb 2018 Ireland doesn’t have the high mountain ranges, internationally known trail races and huge swaths of raw wilderness that typically attract trail runners. But…
By Fred Verdier – Oct 2017 I love going to Killarney! Killarney is the tourism capital of Ireland sitting at the foothills of stunning mountains (the highest in Ireland!). There is always a great buzz in this town that is totally devoted to the many tourists that come from all…
By Helene Svenningsen – Trailman Denmark This October 2017, I got the pleasure of running in the Wicklow Mountains in Ireland last weekend. There were many different routes. I chose to run the Spinc or Red Route in the fantastic Glendalough Valley. I did the 11km route twice as training and…
It is UTMB Weekend!!! For those who do not know yet, UTMB (Ultra Trail Mont Blanc) is on this weekend. On Friday the 1st of September, 2000 participant will start at 5pm to compete in one of the toughest trail race in the world: approximately 166 kilometres (103 mi) around the…
By Cindy Doyle Running Monte Rosa I could hear the roar as we continued snaking our way up the track, skipping over roots, and dodging the rocks which protruded haphazardly from the trail. Larch trees and alpine roses, like a guard of honour, welcomed us into the ever narrowing…
by Cindy Doyle Monte Rosa Travel Suggestions During our Monte Rosa trip, we ran in the Gressoney and Ayas Valleys. Each vying for number one position in our hearts. In fact, the valleys were so different that to compare them directly would be both impossible and unfair. Rather, they complement…
by Cindy Doyle Trails in the Gressoney Valley Sentieri del Lys There are any number of amazing trails in Gressoney. For example, the Sentieri del Lys on its’ own would make for a wonderful running trip. It is suggested that walkers hike it over 9 days and there are options to…
