EcoTrail Wicklow International Trail Running Festival 2022 Programme:

Note:  The programme below is still being developed.  There might be some changes and further info…

Friday 23rd September:

• 10:00 – Trip to Glendalough:
  Discover the beauty of Wicklow National Park.  Enjoy a self guided walk around Glendalough’s Upper Lake.  Return trip €10 only.  Book your place at:  https://visitwicklow.ie/tour-to-glendalough-valley-and-wicklow-national-park/

• 16:00 to 20:00 – Bib Collection: Collect your race bib at Bray Seafront
• 16:30 – Press Conference: The press conference will be broadcasted online and shared on screen at registration.  This a great way to learn about the destination and the race.
• 16:30 – 19:30:  Dynafit Demo Event:  Our partner Dynafit will have a few pair of shoes for anyone to test-drive (free)
• 18:30 – Neon Run and Sunset Skate:
  As part of European Week of Sport we are delighted to bring you a Neon 3K Fun Run and Neon Sunset Skate on Bray Seafront. You can roll into the sunset while listening to some funky tunes and making new friends! We will have a DJ, face painters and a tutor on-site to teach you the basics on how to skate. Let us take you on a journey full of lights, colour, and action! Trust us, this Bray Sea Side Run is a really fun event. We aren’t just saying that. It isn’t time-chipped so you can run, jog, walk, or dance at your own pace around the course. book you place at link: https://wicklowlsp.ie/bray-neon-3k-fun-run-and-neon-sunset-skate/

Saturday 24th:  RACE DAY!

• 6:00 – Dublin City Centre bus pick up: Wicklow County Tourism is organising a bus pick for 80k participant from Dublin City Centre.  See pick-up locations and booking at link:
  https://forms.gle/2fdVqXCye2jmZZ5r6
• 7:30 – 80k Start. Follow Live Broadcast on Facebook  
• 9:00 – 46k Start. Follow Live Broadcast on Facebook  
• 9:15 – Spectator’s Bus: Wicklow County Tourism is organising a few bus runs to bring spectators to key location along the route to cheer participants.  The bus leave from Bray DART station and services Kilmacanogue, Great Sugarloaf and Roundwood.  This first bus will get spectators on the course ahead of first runners and peak hour in all locations.   Leave at Bray Dart Station:  See timetable and book at link below.  €5 only
  https://visitwicklow.ie/ecotrail-spectators-bus/
• 10:00 – 30k Start.  Follow Live Broadcast on Facebook  
• 10:30 – Live broadcast starts: Follow the race anywhere in the world or on big screen at finish line.  Check social media for video link.
• 11:00 – 19k start.  Follow Live Broadcast on Facebook  
• 11:30 – Spectator’s Bus: the second bus backfills the route with spectators still hitting peak hours in the locations and serving as return bus for the earliest spectators.
  https://visitwicklow.ie/ecotrail-spectators-bus/
• From 12:00:  Follow finish line live broadcast on YouTube!!!
• From 12:15 – Winners 19k and 30k expected
• From 13:00 – Winner 46k expected
• 14:00 – Prize Giving Ceremony for 19k, 30k and 46k (approximately)
• 15:20 –Winner 80k expected
• 17:00 – Prize Giving Ceremony for 80k (approximately)
• All Day:  Fad Saoil Saunas:  ‘Fad Saoil Saunas is Ireland’s first and leading mobile sauna service.  How about a sauna and a swim after the race?  Fad Saoil will be at the finish line of EcoTrail Wicklow for anyone to enjoy.  Pre-Booking recommended:  Book at https://wunderbook.ie/bookings/

Sunday 25th & Festival Weekend Offers

• Experience More:  Wicklow Tourism has partnered with local Activity Providers, Attractions and places to Eat and Drink to offer participants a series of discounts and offers..  Get on a Fat Bike, slide a Zip Line, visit Killruddery or Sealife and more.  Check full offers at link below:
  https://visitwicklow.ie/wicklow-specials-and-offers-for-ecotrail-wicklow/