Hell and Back 2026

Hell and Back – Winter Warrior 

This February test your grit, stamina and determination at the Hell and Back ultimate winter trail experience in the breathtaking Kilruddery Estate, Wicklow in aid of Horizons. 

Take on the challenge by yourself or this challenge is an ideal team building experience for your friends, colleagues, or employees, corporate groups and sports clubs. 

Participants must cross rivers and forests, climb hills and mountains and crawl through bogs and swamps, as well as negotiate their way over, under, around and through manmade obstacles.  

 There are three options for this challenge to suit you and your team, 1 lap 7km, 2 laps 14kms or 3 laps 21kms.   

 

🔥7km = 1Lap  

The 7km loop includes obstacles such as Heartbreak Ridge, Valley of Pain and Satan’s Pit.  

This is a fun and social 7Km run to enjoy with friends, family, colleagues, or teammates! 

Flexible start times between 11:15 to 13:10 

Average completion time: 90 minutes  

Join Team Horizons on the 7km loop here. 

 

🔥14/21Kms –2/3 Laps 

Conquer three 7KM laps and complete a half-marathon! 

Early morning 09:45 start – one wave only! 

Strict Time-Based Cut Offs:

  • You must be on 2nd lap by 11:30 AM (105 mins)  
  • You must be on 3rd lap by 12:00 PM (135 mins) 

Join Team Horizons on the 14 and/or 21km challenge here.  

Hell and Back photographers will be capturing your challenge throughout the course and finishers will receive an exclusive HELL & BACK medal as they cross the line. 

Celebrate the team spirit and warm up with a hearty meal in Hell’s Kitchen Food Village. 

iDonate is the official is the Official Fundraising Partner for the HELL & BACK challenge making it easier than ever for you to fundraise. Every obstacle conquered will help raise vital funds in aid of Horizons. 

Suitable for ages 16+, accompanied by an adult.  

Tickets are limited. Secure yours today and begin raising hell in aid of Horizons! 🔥