Lacey Cup 2026

The races will have a single 3km neutralised roll out from Mitchels GAA.

Departure from the HQ will be at 11:10am sharp.

Following a brief stop, racing will officially commence from George Poff’s Garage on the Dingle Road at 11.30 and will pass through Blennerville at 11.35, Camp (12.00), Upper Camp, Gleann na nGealt (12.10), Annascaul (12.25), Inch (12.30), Boolteens (12.50), Castlemaine (12.55), Sliabh Mish (13.05) and finishing at 13.15 outside Skehanagh Cross on the Killorglin Road on outskirts of Tralee.

The main C1 & C2 race is run on a handicap basis consisting of 2 groups with the first group of C2 category riders, followed by the C1 category riders.

The separate C3 race will start approximately 5 mins after the C1 riders are underway and will follow the same race route.

The first prime of the race is Gleann na nGealt and will likely be hotly contested between the C2 riders.

Following Gleann na nGealt, the C1 and C2 groups will work hard to catch the race leaders as they head towards Inch.

After Castlemaine the riders will climb Sliabh Mish mountain and contest the second prime for The Teddy Griffin Memorial Cup.

Sliabh Mish mountain is usually where the race is broken up into a small group with the expected winner coming from this groups.

Entry fee is €30, and registration is online only.

Sign-on at race HQ will also be required between 09:00 and 10:30 on the morning of event.

It all promises to be an exciting days racing with plenty of action along the route to keep spectators entertained.

Presentation of prizes will be at John Mitchels GAA, where there will be refreshments along with access to showers and changing rooms. For event updates follow us on social media or for further information please email traleebc.secretary@gmail.com

Route: https://www.strava.com/routes/3196781425081498010