Irish Mountain
Running Association

Brandon Ridge Half Marathon

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Barry MurrayMay 27 2025, 3:03pmHi Folks,

For those planning to make a trip to the Kingdom in July for the Dingle Trail Running Festival there is a camping option nearby. I have added the details to the Brandon Ridge 1/2 race page.

There will be 3 x races over the weekend:

Fri 11th July: Brandon Vertical
Saturday 12th July: Brandon Ridge 1/2
Sunday 13th July: Dingle Trail

The campsite will be busy in July so if planning to camp, book ASAP !
Peter BellMay 27 2025, 9:28pmMyself & old man John are booked in for the Friday & Saturday. Looking forward it. Kerry never disapoints. Hopefully see a few there. Race route looks great.
Sam CroninJun 5 2025, 10:46amHi,

Down in Dingle for a few days next week and hoping to try the route. Does anyone know if it is generally accessible (outside of the race day)?

Míle buíochas,
Sam
Dáithí de MórdhaJun 5 2025, 10:48amYes Sam, the whole route is accesible
Dáithí de MórdhaJun 5 2025, 10:48amYes Sam, the whole route is accessible
Dáithí de MórdhaJun 5 2025, 10:50amYes Sam, it's completely accessible
Sam CroninJun 7 2025, 11:35amHi Dáithí, go raibh maith agat!
Barry MurrayJun 17 2025, 9:30amEntries are now open for all 3 x races of the Dingle Trail Running Festival. They are as follows:

Brandon Vert: July 11th, 7.30pm.

Brandon Ridge 1/2: July 12th, 11.00am.

Dingle Trail: July 13th, 12.00noon.

Note: Brandon Ridge 1/2 has an entry limit of 100.

If you are down for the weekend, you might as well sign up for two if not all three of the races !

There is already a good crew booked into the Rainbow Hostel campsite and there are still places left (see link on the details section of the Brandon Ridge 1/2 page) .
Barry MurrayJun 18 2025, 2:51pmCall out for Volunteers for The Dingle Trail Running Festival July 11th - 13th:

Brandon Vert:

- summit marshal
- First Aider
- Registration/Timing

Brandon Ridge 1/2:

- Registration
- Carpark marshal
- Race Marker
- Course marshals
- Timing

Dingle Trail:

- Registration
- Race Marker
- Turnaround Marshal
- Timing


Thanks to those already signed up.
Barry MurrayJun 20 2025, 12:41pmTickets selling fast for Brandon Ridge 1/2, 83/100 so far.

This year, we have a surprise mode of transport to take all competitors to the start line !

Check it out: https://dingleopentopbus.com/
Susan O'NeillJun 21 2025, 10:54amHi, is there a waiting list for the half? I see this morning it is sold out.
Martin CooneyJun 21 2025, 3:18pmHi Barry,
Is there a waiting list for the half?
I see this morning it is sold out.
Many Thanks, Martin.
EDELE MULDOONJun 22 2025, 10:15amHi is there anyway of getting a place for this race? I had planned to run it with my friend but as I registered the race sold out. We are travelling from Tyrone. All advice appreciated
Ronan MynesJun 22 2025, 12:21pmJust checking is there a waiting list for the half marathon
Barry MurrayJun 22 2025, 8:58pmno waiting list due to bus quota

but DM me on zero031800zero58 and I'll let you know for sure- Susan, Edele, Martin and Ronan
EDELE MULDOONJun 22 2025, 9:33pmBarry

Sorry DM you to what number?
Barry MurrayJun 23 2025, 11:47amsorry, typo on last message.

my number: zero831800zero58
Andrew CoghlanJun 24 2025, 9:59pmJust back in country after being abroad. Disappointed race sold out so quickly. If we can make our own way to the start, does this bypass the bus limitations?
Barry MurrayJun 25 2025, 11:59amAndrew, just message me on the number above and I'll let you know
Robert CunninghamJun 25 2025, 2:18pmMore Volunteers are needed for this race.
Please Volunteer on event page if you can.
Barry MurrayYesterday, 10:06pmRace entry officially closed now. I couldn't get you in at this stage even if you handed me a brown paper envelope. No transfers possible either.

Still looking for 2-3 course marshals for the Brandon 1/2 race. You would still get to do the Vert and Trail race if you were down for the weekend.

We have IMRA runners coming from all parts of the island so should be a great weekend. Big contingent camping too in the Rainbow hostel.

See you all then.