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A person stands smiling next to an information board wearing a beanie, orange jacket, and blue shorts. The board displays maps and photos about a hiking trail. Green foliage in the background hints at the challenges faced during their Wicklow Way Unsupported FKT attempt.

Ireland | Ultramarathon

DNF: Wicklow Way Unsupported FKT Trip Report

ByMac November 15, 2023November 14, 2023

Reading Time: 7 minutes

From the outset, this attempt was ill-conceived. If you haven’t already read this post, I encourage you to do so as it will make understanding…

Map showing part of Ireland with a blue trail marking the Wicklow Way. The route, perfect for an unsupported FKT attempt, winds through towns like Clonegal and Tinahely, and traverses the Wicklow Mountains National Park, heading towards Dublin on the east coast. Major roads and nearby towns are labeled.

Ireland | Ultramarathon

Wicklow Way Unsupported FKT Attempt

ByMac November 6, 2023November 6, 2023

Reading Time: 5 minutes

Ireland’s Wicklow Way is an 80-mile / 130-km trail through Wicklow Mountains National Park south of Dublin. It’s tackled either in stages or as a…