Overview A classic and popular trail loop overlooking the spectacular Glendalough valley, one of Wicklow’s most popular sights. Park either at the upper or lower lake car parks. The route uses the waymarked Blue and White routes in Glendalough, which may be closed due to renovation. The run itself begins…
By Ruairí Long Spring 2019 proved to be open season for the Wicklow Round, with three records set. First was up Wexford man Paddy O’Leary, running the route in 16 hours 28 minutes to break the previous record set by renowned American runner Joe “Stringbean” McConaughy. Yet, within just over…
In this route I’ve tried to feature some of the most iconic sites around the Phoenix Park. The Phoenix Park is easily accessible by Public Transport (check Dublin Bus) Access for this run was done by car and we parked near Wellington’s Monument at GPS location 53.350934, -6.308742 . Trail…
Welcome to Trail Running Ireland, a podcast for the Trail and Mountain Running Community in Ireland. The show is hosted by Eoin Flynn, UTMB and EcoTrail Wicklow Finish Line Race Announcer and 10 time Irish International Mountain Runner. First up in every episode, Eoin is joined by Waterville Trail Running…
Welcome to Wicklow, THE HOME of Trail Running in Ireland. Wicklow has the largest moutain area, the largest forest area, the highest waterfall, the first long distance trail, the largest man-made reservoir and the highest mountain outside of Kerry. Wicklow lies South of Dublin along the Irish Coast and is…
Find here some of Ireland’s best trail running events. Experience Ireland’s trail running scene at many local races, or choose one of the international events such as Wicklow’s EcoTrail in September. MARCH Gaelforce Skyrun: 12k/13k/22k – Leenane (Connemara. Galway) The Gaelforce Sky Run is a mountain runnning event incorporating 3…
In Ocober 2019, Journalists & Outdoor Photographers Paolo Meitre Libertini and Magherita Valcanover were invited by Tourism Ireland & Failte Ireland for a Trail Running few days around Ireland. Their journey started in Glendalough in the heart of the Wicklow Mountains. They then made their way to Connemara, Achill and…
Trail Running Shoes: This is the most important purchase you will have to make. Trail running shoes offer extra grip and some protection especially on the area of the toes in case you kick some rocks or roots during your adventure. Those are some of the keys things you need…
