Information

Event date is the evening and night of the 22nd March 2025.

The sign in and start times will range from 14.30 till 17.45 depending on which of the routes you are planning on doing.

“Walk the Line” was an event we first ran in 2011 and it has been our most successful fund-raising event to date. “Walk the Line” is a challenge walk on a sustainable route allowing participants to safely enjoy the mountains whilst raising much needed funds for the Dublin & Wicklow Mountain Rescue Team. We offer a guided option to those of you who like the idea of a challenge but don’t want the worry of having to know which way to go. We also offer a non-guided option to cater for those of you who prefer to walk in smaller groups and enjoy the peace and tranquility the mountains have to offer. We also have a few people who run the route every year and we welcome hill runners who want an evening/night run.

Each year we have tried something different, night time events, day time events etc. with a view to making the event more attractable, however, your feedback tells us it’s the night time event that you enjoyed the most. With this in mind “Walk the Line ” went back to the challenge of walking at night in June 2014 and in 2015 we moved the date to the end of March, starting in the afternoon so we could walk into the night but still be home in time for a pint and a good night’s sleep.

Over the last seven years “Walk the Line” has raised much valuable funds to help with the Team’s operational costs, which are constantly rising due to the increasing number of call-outs we respond to each year. We were also in the fantastic position of being able to purchase a Landrover defender as a direct result of Walk the Line funds and this year all money raised will go towards our fund for a new permanent base in Roundwood which we hope to start construction on later in the year.

This event, however, cannot be successful without your support. We understand there are so many charities looking to raise vital funds for the good causes they provide, making fund-raising a more difficult task all round. By taking part in Walk the Line, you will be helping us to “Save Lives in Wild and Remote Places”.

The event in 2025 will consist of two route options, 12km and 22km. You can go it alone or be part of a group guided by Rescue team members in the Dublin Mountains. You can check out the two routes, and directions to the start, on our Route Map page.

Visit the Register page to sign up, Registration 2025 is now open.

Walking Safely At Night

This is a night event. Safety is paramount and all participants should be aware of the need to be visible at night. Participants thus need to be extra vigilant at all times on the “Walk the Line” Challenge for safety hazards.

We advise participants to wear a hi-vis reflective jacket to ensure visibility at all times. Appropriate footwear should also be worn (i.e. boots with sufficient ankle support). Participants should also take account of the prevailing weather conditions with regard to the completion of the route – appropriate apparel should be worn.

Participants should take heed at all times of the advice and instructions of the guides and marshals that will be manning the route on the night. Their safety instructions should be observed at all times by participants. There will also be key safety messages announced at the assembly area.

Event Marshals

Event marshals will be positioned at major junctions along the route to ensure the safe movement of participants through the event. Please obey the instructions of marshals along the route at all times. There will also be obvious markings throughout the route to aid navigation. If you have chosen a guided option, we ask that you do as your guide asks in relation to route choice.

Medical

Dublin & Wicklow Mountain Rescue Team will be providing medical cover for this event. If you have an ongoing medical condition, please make yourself known to a member of the Medical Team before the event commences. The medical centre will be located at the start/finish area, and there will also be experienced medical personnel located at strategic points along the course.

By signing up to the 2025 “Walk the Line” Challenge, you have accepted the Terms and Conditions set out in the entry process and indicate that you’re medically fit to complete the route.

If you experience difficulty on the route, we have prearranged points where you can get a lift back to the start /your car. As the route is on sustainable forest trails we will be able to get 4×4 access to most parts of the route in an emergency.

We will have Mountain Rescue medics at the aid-stations – please do not hesitate to speak to them if you have a problem. We would advise participants to bring along some blister prevention products and a spare pair of socks, just in case.

Frequently Asked Questions

See our FAQ page for further information