EcoTrail Wicklow

Ireland’s Ultimate Trail Running Adventure

Step off the road and into the wild at EcoTrail Wicklow — Ireland’s premier trail running event. From the buzzing start line on Bray Seafront to the rugged beauty of the Wicklow Mountains, this is more than a race — it’s an adventure through some of the country’s most spectacular landscapes

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Event Overview

EcoTrail Wicklow brings together thousands of runners from Ireland and across the world for a truly international trail-running experience. With distances ranging from 10K to 80K, runners of all levels can take on a challenge that suits them — whether it’s your first trail race or a serious ultra-distance test. All races start and finish along the vibrant Bray Seafront, creating a festival-like atmosphere with cheering crowds, ocean views, and post-race celebrations.

What's Included

Every Bear Races event is designed to deliver a professional, enjoyable, and rewarding experience from start to finish.

Your Entry Includes:

Professionally organised trail race experience
Clearly marked and marshalled routes
Bespoke Running T-shirt
Finisher’s Memento in partnership with Wicklow Wolf
Stunning natural course routes
Finish-line refreshments & goodies

Medal & T-Shirt Reveal

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Start & Finish Line Location

Bray Seafront, County Wicklow

Race HQ is located near the bandstand area along the promenade

Parking

Bag Drop

Bag Drop is located by the start finish area

Cut-Off Time

Examples of official limits:

80K: 12.5 hours
46K: 9 hours
30K: 7 hours
19K: 6 hours
10K: 5 hour

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Route Information

EcoTrail Wicklow routes showcase the very best of Ireland’s “Garden County,” taking runners across a breathtaking mix of coastal paths, forest trails, mountain climbs, and historic estates.

All distances begin beside the sea before climbing up the iconic Bray Head, where sweeping views of the Irish Sea give way to wild mountain terrain

Each course is designed to combine challenge with scenery — featuring climbs, flowing trails, and panoramic viewpoints that make every kilometre memorable.

Course Highlights by Distance

10K
Accessible trail race with ~85% off-road terrain and reduced road running, making it an ideal introduction to trail running.

19K
A highlight-filled route featuring Bray Head climbs, Kilruddery Estate trails, and a loop around the Little Sugarloaf.

30K
A challenging mountain route including the Sugarloaf peaks and scenic forest trails, with significant elevation gain.

46K
Technical mixed terrain with major climbs and views across the Wicklow Mountains and coastline.

80K Ultra
The ultimate test — nearly 80km with over 2600m elevation gain, traversing mountains, forests, and national park landscape

EcoTrail Wicklow

Date

26/09/2026 7:00 am

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“The positivity of the staff, Marshals and other participants. Focus on the environment with the option of planting trees. The atmosphere. The route was interesting and challenging. Despite the rain I think Is miled the whole wayaround – fantastic.”

“Atmosphere was super, marshals were really encouraging!”

“Beautiful course, nice people, easy bib-pick up, short toilet queues, amazing volunteers along the course, well-marked and signposted route.”

Everything. Great buzz for the event. The event was tough but well-marked and chaperoned. Looking forward to next year.

“Nice route, great atmosphere at finish and starts line.”

“Enjoyed general atmosphere and the very good organization. Aid stations were also really efficient!”

“The set-up and atmosphere is amazing. The martials on course are frequent and so encouraging. I also loved that some of them had rubbish bags for wrapper. The other participants are so friendly and up for a chat (great community). The course is challenging but extremely varied and scenic throughout making it stimulating and exciting. The various different race distances make the event very inclusive with generous cut offs. I love this event and will do it again for sure.”

“This is the best trail event in the country.”

“The organisation was 10/10. Such clear emails in the lead up to the event with all the information we required. The trail itself was very well marked. This felt like one of the best organised races I”ve ever done..”

“The course is just fantastic and especially this year with the few changes do we were not running along the road towards Bray. It’s a very well-balanced course even with all the rain yesterday but the sun did come out at the end which was great as it made for a great atmosphere at the end line. Tanks to all the organisers, volunteers and Garda all so pleasant on the day with words of encouraging and the odd joke. Well done to all involved. See you again next year in Bray.”

“There is a true sense of professionalism, but it”s surrounded by a positive,
wholesome buzz.”

“The good organisation made my first trail ultra less daunting. The larger number of participants were handled well..”

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EcoTrail Wicklow

Event Overview

What's Included

Your Entry Includes:

Medal & T-Shirt Reveal

Start & Finish Line Location

Parking

Bag Drop

Cut-Off Time

Schedule & Waves

Race Numbers

Route Information

FAQs

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