EcoTrail Wicklow International Trail Running Festival 2023 Programme:
Note: The programme below is still being developed. There might be some changes and further info…
Thursday 28th: Welcome to Bray!
EcoTrail Gathering at the Harbour Bar
On Thursday the 28th of September, EcoTrail Wicklow is setting its HQ at the Harbour Bar for an evening of food, drinks, music and trails. This is the perfect opportunity to chat to other trail runners and maybe get some well-needed tips for your EcoTrail Wicklow Race.Meet some of our elite runners, local legends and influencers for a Q&A Session.
- More info and booking at https://visitwicklow.ie/thursday-ecotrail-gathering-at-the-harbour-bar/
Friday 29th: Discover Wicklow!
Day Trip to Glendalough
As part of EcoTrail Wicklow weekend, Wicklow Tourism would like to propose participants to visit the valley of Glendalough on Friday. Discover the beauty of the Glacier Valley, visit the 6th Century Monastic Site, walk around Glendalough’s Upper Lake, one of Ireland’s most iconic trail.
- More info and bookings at https://visitwicklow.ie/tour-to-glendalough-valley-and-wicklow-national-park/
Wicklow Naturally Pinsín Bar
EXPERIENCE THE FLAVOURS OF WICKLOW AT ECOTRAIL WICKLOW BIB COLLECTION ON FRIDAY SEPT 29th FROM 3.30PM – AND BRING YOUR CUP!
You’ve heard of Pintxo Bars in the Basque Region: Welcome to Wicklow Pinsín Bar!
Wicklow Naturally, County Wicklow’s Food and Drink Network is inviting participants to a very different kind of trail – an Epicurean Trail of Wicklow Flavours on registration day at Bray Seafront in the registration tent from 3:30pm on Friday 29th of Sept 2023.
- See details at https://wicklownaturally.ie/ecotrail-wicklow-pinsin-bar/
EcoTrail Bib Collection
From 4pm, participant can come along at Bray Seafront and collect their bibs for Saturday’s race. This is a great opportunity to walk the promenade and meet with friends and visitors from all over the world.
EcoTrail Press Conference
Hosted by Eoin Flynn, we have a few interviews lined up for Friday’s press conference starting around 5pm. The event will be broadcasted live on EcoTrail Wicklow’s social media platforms.
Saturday 29th: 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
- 10:00 – 30k Start. Follow Live Broadcast on Facebook .
- 11:00 – 19k start. Follow Live Broadcast on Facebook
- 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)