Brandon Vertical

Description:

Brandon Vertical

County:

Kerry

Date:

Friday 11th July, 2025

Time:

19:30

Climb (m):

750

Distance (km):

3.90

Short Course Distance (km):

0.00

Event Difficulty:

9 (3,3,3) - Difficult Terrain, >500M ascent, >10Km

Race Marking:

- Route not marked

GPS Allowed:

Yes

Leagues:

 

Mandatory Kit:

Level C - Advanced

• Waterproof jacket with integrated hood and taped seams
• Hat or buff
• Gloves
• Whistle
• Charged mobile phone with emergency number stored
• Foil blanket, bivvy bag or equivalent
• Waterproof full leg cover
• Means to carry a minimum of 500 mL water
• Emergency food
• Map of route/area
• Compass

All runners must bring the above items to the race. The actual kit to be carried during the race will be finalised on the day, depending on conditions etc., and clearly advised at Registration.

You should also have the means to carry all the kit in case required.

Failure to have the required items may lead to you being denied entry to the race, or disqualification. Random checks may be carried out.

Entry Closes:

Thursday 10th July 2025, 18:00

Entry cost:

€7 for seniors, €5 for over 65s and under 18s

Entry limit:

None set

Entries sold:

7

Route Description:

The vertical route follows the Cosán na Naomh pilgrim path from the carpark at Baile Breac for 3km, then deviates from the path for some added vert and a little scrambling after the 8th station of the cross. Marshalls will be stationed at crucial places to avoid anyone going off on the Brandon Ridge route instead of the Vert!

Route map for IMRA Brandon Vertical by IMRA Munster on plotaroute.com

Getting There:

Race Start & Registration in Baile Breac Carpark: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Shn8bmNFrdzcFo9U6 Race Finish at the summit cross!

Organisers Instructions:

Camping Option: Rainbow Hostel Dingle. Located just 1.5km from Dingle town, there is a hostel with 40 tent pitches. The owner is aware of the IMRA race weekend and recommends that people just book their tent pitch individually. This is a very busy time of the year in Dingle so the sooner you book the better. Website with contact details here - https://rainbowhosteldingle.com/

Volunteers (Non-Running)

You need to have done 2 non-running volunteer roles in a calendar year to qualify for end of year prize

Volunteers (Running)

Check with race director if they have a need for people volunteering and running. Race directors need a minimum number of people available throughout the race to make the race work so non-running volunteers are preferable. While it can be helpful, volunteering in a volunteer and race capacity does not count towards qualifying for end of year prize

Carpool