Ballyhoura Winter Moonlight Challenge

The Ballyhoura Winter Trail Challenge invites runners to explore the rugged beauty of Co. Limerick on January 22, 2027. This challenging course covers a distance of 28 kilometers through dense woodlands and over Seefin Mountain's peak, offering stunning views from its summit. Participants must navigate steep ascents totaling more than 500 meters in elevation gain.
Registration takes place at Scoil Pol in Kilfinane starting at 5 PM on race day, with an early start option for those anticipating a longer duration beyond three hours and thirty minutes. The route features mandatory checkpoints where runners can restock on water, food like jellies and biscuits, and energy drinks provided by New Leaf Health Stores.
Runners must carry essential gear including rain jackets, full visibility vests, headlamps with spare batteries, charged mobile phones set to loud volume levels, and face coverings. A strict cut-off time of two hours and twenty minutes at the checkpoint around 15 kilometers into the course ensures safety on the mountain section beyond.
This event is not for those looking to make last-minute changes; refunds are unavailable once registration closes at midnight GMT+0 on January 21, 2027. Embrace the winter wilderness of Ballyhoura and test your limits against its challenging terrain and breathtaking vistas.