Ecotrail Wicklow took place on Saturday 28th with start and finish line on Bray Seafront. More than 1100 participants ran up the Wicklow Mountains, through iconic locations such as Bray Head, Killruddery, Big Sugarloaf, Powerscourt Waterfall, The Wicklow Way and Roundwood Reservoir. Ecotrail Wicklow offered 4 distances to choose from: 18k,…
Some 30 years later, I rediscovered through Trail Running similar feelings I used to have as a teenager Fred Verdier is originally from the South of France. Fred runs the Tourism Board in Wicklow. He is also the initial driver behind Ecotrail Wicklow. Tell us how you got into Trail…
Wicklow is to become the 10th European destination to host this prestigious international event. On Saturday 28th September 2019 this epic event will start and finish on Bray Seafront. Wicklow will welcome trail runners from around the world to experience our amazing scenery, across a selection of challenging routes; 17km, 28km,…
Press Trip in Toscana Romagna: Ebikes, Outdoors, Culture & Amazing Food By Fred Verdier – Nov.2018 The Video: Off we go again: last June, our friends from Soul Running have sent a new invitation and I’m back to Italy for a Press Trip. This time, the Toscana Romagna region has…
10km Trail Loop in Sitges Holiday Resort By Fred Verdier For two years in a row now, I have been with my son to Sitges during mid-term break. Located some 40 minutes by train to Barcelona and on the Mediterranean coast, Sitges is home to the Celtic Creation Ireland Festival where…
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 Alicia Christofi-Walshe See Photo Galleries Below I heard the knocking but I hesitated getting up from the couch to answer it. I was snuggled up warm and comfy in my pjs and fluffy socks. I didn’t want to be disturbed but at the same time I knew my safe…