Light Up the Trails: Guided Night Trail Run with Petzl

There’s something special about running trails after dark. The noise fades, the senses sharpen and the trail feels completely different underfoot. On Wednesday, March 11th, we’re inviting you to experience that for yourself with a guided night trail run in Carrick, in collaboration with Petzl.

This is a chance to step off the roads, head into the hills and experience trail running in low light - fully supported and guided, with the right kit to do it confidently.

Try Petzl headlamps on real trails

On the night, every runner will be provided with a Petzl headlamp to use throughout the run. This isn’t a quick try-on in the shop - it’s a proper chance to test the lights where they matter most: on uneven terrain, twists and turns, climbs and descents. The team from The Sports Room will be there alongside a Petzl representative to answer questions, talk through different lighting options and help you understand what works best for your style of running.

The run

The route will cover 5–7km of local trails and will be led by Enda, who’ll guide the group, manage pacing and make sure everyone feels comfortable on the terrain. This is about experience, confidence and enjoyment, not racing!

Parking will be available at the GAA Club, with full details shared closer to the event.

Event details at a glance

• Date: Wednesday, March 11th
• Time: TBC (approx. 6:30–7:00pm start)
• Location: Carrick, Glenealy
• Distance: 5–7km
• Parking: GAA Club

Booking information

This is a ticketed event with a €10 deposit. Your deposit will be fully refunded when you attend. In the case of a no-show, the deposit will be donated to Dublin and Wicklow Mountains Rescue Team. Any Petzl headlamps ordered on the night will be available at a special event-only discount (details to be confirmed).

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Who is it for?

This run is delivered in collaboration with Trail Running Ireland and FORUS Endurance and is ideal for runners who:

• Want to try trail running after dark in a safe environment
• Are curious about night running or investing in a headlamp
• Enjoy exploring trails and learning something new

Places are limited, so booking is essential. If you’ve ever been curious about night trail running, this is a great place to start.

Bring your sense of adventure - we’ll bring the light.

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