Glendalough Tucker Trail

Race completed

80 km Distance

3,000 m Climbing

8.5 Grit · Elite / extreme

53.0108° N, 6.3263° W© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 38 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.

Field size ~17 Tiny. You will run alone for most of it.

DUV results for the 2025 edition (80km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, June

Daytime high 16°C

Night low 10°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 16 h 56 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for June — NASA POWER, grid elevation 109 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.

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👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 80 km of trail with 3,000 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes38 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition80 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles3,000 m of ascent to walk up.
Headlamps80 km almost certainly means running into the night.

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