A 2.5km climb takes competitors to the top of Muckish Mountain. Conditions under foot are marshy from the outset but the ground hardens as you climb.
Female
1. Diane Behan - (Ireland) - 00:50:34
2. Ailise Deane (Ireland) - 00:53:30
3. Avril Copeland (Ireland) - 01:01:01
Male
1. Sean McLoughlin (Ireland) - 00:34:50
2. Brian McBride (Ireland) - 00:38:33
3. Sean McFadden (Ireland) - 00:40:37