DateExpected
Late April 2027
Based on past editions. We'll confirm when the organiser announces.
Venue
Gougane Barra Forest Park, Ballingeary, County Cork
Béal Átha an Ghaorthaidh, County Cork
Countdown
April
A near 10 km trail loop with 475 m of climbing, so it's a proper hilly run but short enough to be done well before lunch. Small field, runners only.
Key facts
01IMRA membership and online pre-entry are required
02Level B kit: waterproof jacket, hat or buff, gloves, whistle, phone, foil blanket
03Optional 10:30 early start was offered in 2025
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The course
The route
Béal Átha an Ghaorthaidh
Distance9.7km
Total climb475m
StartElevation
0 kmDrag map to rotate9.4 km
Weather
Late-April, Béal Átha an Ghaorthaidh
13°CTypical high
6°CTypical low
0°CColdest in 20 years
49%Days with rain
Highs around 13°C and lows around 6°C, but it has dropped to 0°C. Rain on 49% of days. Pack for the cold end, not the average.
NASA POWER data, 2006-2025, the week either side of race day
2025 results
Who finishes, and how
#RiderTimeAvg speed
01Houlihan Matt0:33:3517.3 km/h
02Kitty O'Dwyer0:40:4514.3 km/h
03Tessa O Dwyer0:45:0012.9 km/h
54
Finishers
1:17:17
Median time
7.5 km/h
Median speed
Overall · 2025 results, as published by the organiser.
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Organiser
OrganiserIrish Mountain Running Association (IMRA)
Websiteimra.ie
Instagram@irishmountainrunning
Running since2019
Training
Training for the Gougane Barra 10 km
We don't do generic plans. We combine deep knowledge of this race's demands with your recent training, then build a plan with you that progresses as you do.
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Typical sessions
10 km with 475 m of climbing
Time on feet and fatigue resistance
Fuelling and pacing for the whole event
What your weeks look like
Typical sessions
Long runs that build time on your feet
Tempo and threshold sessions to hold race pace
Back-to-back weekend runs for fatigue resistance
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Typical sessions
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