Hoka Challenger Event With Outsider.ie at The Sports Room

We love hosting events at The Sports Room, but this one was something special! We teamed up with Outsider.ie and HOKA to launch the brand-new Hoka Challenger 8. Instead of our usual 5k, we added a twist: a 4-checkpoint run. Runners collected stickers in their Outsider Fly Magazine at each stop - every sticker doubled as a raffle entry to win a pair of HOKA shoes. Take a look at the event here.

The Challenger 8 turned out to be the perfect fit for the day—built for both road and trail, it handled it all with ease. And it was a change to run off the usual 5k route onto the coastal trail. 

The checkpoints were:

• The gate to Wicklow Gaol (600m from the store)

• Black Castle (1.1km from the store)

• Murrough Playground (1.4km from the store)

• Back to The Sports Room

That made for a 4.6k direct route, though runners were free to choose their own paths (solo or in groups - it was all about the fun).

Afterwards, we gathered back at the shop for some well-earned refreshments, the raffle and an inspiring chat with Hoka Pro Trail Runner Ricki Wynne and Matt McConnell from Outsider, who shared their running experiences. Missed it? You can still catch the podcast here!

Not sure what shoes you need for trail running? Pop into us at The Sports Room or give us a ring on 0404 62380. We'd be happy to help.