What We Do

In March 2019, we held our first event, a guided mountain run. Since then we have continued to introduce new runners to the sport of trail running and the mountains we love.

 

Our Mission

We aim to increase the participation of women, and people from different backgrounds and situations, in trail and mountain running in Ireland. We offer guided runs and specialised workshops, and we continually strive to make trail running assessible to more people.

 

“I started trail running with She Summits in August 2019. From the moment I arrived I felt at home. Alicia was so warm and welcoming, all my concerns or worries faded away! What I have achieved and the adventures I have experienced has far exceeded my expectations, from a half-marathon around the Dublin mountains to a winter run up Lugnaquilla. Alicia and the She Summit leaders are so knowledgeable and encouraging, it makes even the tough runs fun and enjoyable. I highly recommend She Summits. Sign up and give it a go - I promise you’ll have no regrets only a yearning to experience and explore more with your She Summits sisters.”

— Eilis

 

What We’ve Run

  • Over 200 events with over 1,500 women and people from different backgrounds attending.

  • Guided runs from absolute beginner to advanced.

  • Race route recces.

  • Night, over 50s and shadowed trail runs.

  • Long distance trails, from half-marathon upwards.

  • Navigation for Mountain Runners with 1.Step.More and Adventure.ie.

  • Night Navigation courses with 1.Step.More.

  • Women’s Health & Intro to Trail Running with Maggie Lawler.

  • Wilderness First Aid with Niamh Gaffney.

  • Orienteering for Beginners with Regina Kelly.

  • Bio-Diversity Run Chats with Dr. Aoibheann Gaughran.

  • Private guided runs, designed to suit the specific needs of the runners.