DateExpected
Mid June 2027
Based on past editions. We'll confirm when the organiser announces.
Venue
Lecanvy campsite/caravan park, Lecanvey, County Mayo
Lecanvey, County Mayo
Countdown
June
A short, steep point-to-point run from Lecanvey to the summit by the Gold Mine Track. 720 m of climbing in 3.6 km means almost no flat, so expect hands-on-knees effort.
Key facts
01Adults only: minimum age 18 under the 2026 rules
02Level B mandatory kit is required
03Evening start, so plan for fading light on the mountain
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The course
The route
Lecanvey
Distance3.6km
Total climb720m
StartElevation
0 kmDrag map to rotate3.6 km
Weather
Mid-June, Lecanvey
16°CTypical high
10°CTypical low
5°CColdest in 20 years
59%Days with rain
Highs around 16°C and lows around 10°C, but it has dropped to 5°C. Rain on 59% of days.
NASA POWER data, 2006-2025, the week either side of race day
2026 results
Who finishes, and how
#RiderTimeAvg speed
01Luke Timmins0:28:317.6 km/h
02James MacCarthy0:30:007.2 km/h
03Trevor Costello0:35:106.1 km/h
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Finishers
0:45:38
Median time
4.7 km/h
Median speed
Overall · 2026 results, as published by the organiser.
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Organiser
OrganiserIrish Mountain Running Association (IMRA); race director Paul Sweeney.
Websiteimra.ie
Instagram@irishmountainrunning
Running since2026
Training
Training for the Croagh Patrick Uphill 4 km
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4 km with 720 m of climbing
Time on feet and fatigue resistance
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Typical sessions
Long runs that build time on your feet
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