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THE H&B BLOG
Everything you need to know about HELL & BACK.


One Little Girl, 25 Friends, 17 Charities & 12 Hours of HELL & BACK
Friends of Tuiren prepare to take on the ultimate endurance challenge after raising more than €50,000 for the charities that have supported her family.
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Hell & Back Junior: 4.5KM Event Briefing (Sun 6th Sept 2026)
Get ready for Hell & Back Junior 4.5KM - one of our most jam-packed Junior courses ever! Set in Killruddery, it’s 4.5KM of adventure through forests, lakes and fields, packed with epic obstacles including The Swamp, Scramble Fields, Combat Zone, Ice Baths and Pontoon Mania. From parking and registration to what to wear and top tips, your Event Briefing has everything you need for a safe, fun and unforgettable day!
14 min read


Hell & Back Junior: 7KM Event Briefing (Sat 5th Sept 2026)
Get ready for Hell & Back Junior 7KM - our longest Junior course ever! Set in Killruddery, it’s 7KM of adventure through forests, lakes and hills, packed with epic obstacles including The Swamp, Scramble Fields, Combat Zone, Ice Baths and Pontoon Mania. From parking and registration to what to wear and top tips, your Event Briefing has everything you need for a safe, fun and unforgettable day!
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Event Briefing for Hell & Back 7KM (05/09/2026)
Hell & Back is back this Saturday – and if you’re taking on the 7KM course, get ready to face 80+ epic obstacles across Killruddery Estate. From warm-ups and hype crew to what to wear, where to park and how to prep – this is your essential guide to surviving the challenge. Don’t miss a thing – read the full event briefing now!
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Hell & Back Car Parking Plan (5th & 6th Sept 2026)
Over 3,000 cars are expected over the weekend for Hell & Back so plan ahead! We’ve set up two car parks and a clear traffic system to keep things moving. Arrive at least 60 minutes before your start time, follow digital signs and pre-pay for parking before deadline Thurs 3rd Sept @ 23:59 PM. Carpool if you can – and get ready for an epic adventure!
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Hell & Back Junior: Splash Attack Event Briefing (Sun 7th June 2026)
Get ready for HELL & BACK Junior: Splash Attack in Killruddery! 🌊 A 4KM adventure packed with mud, water, forests and epic obstacles like Pontoon Mania, Splashdown Slide and Water Jump. Everything you need to know – parking, registration, what to wear and top tips – is in the Event Briefing so you and your child can enjoy a safe, fun and unforgettable day!
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Event Briefing for Hell & Back 13/8KM (06/06/2026)
HELL & BACK is back this Saturday – and it’s our biggest event ever! Whether you’re taking on the 8KM or 13KM course, get ready to face 100+ epic obstacles across Killruddery Estate. From warm-ups and shuttle buses to what to wear, where to park and how to prep – this is your essential guide to surviving the challenge. Don’t miss a thing – read the full event briefing now!
15 min read


Hell & Back Car Parking Plan (6th & 7th June 2026)
Over 5,000 cars are expected over the weekend for Hell & Back so plan ahead! We’ve set up two car parks and a clear traffic system to keep things moving. Arrive at least 60 minutes before your start time, follow digital signs and pre-pay for parking before deadline Fri 5th June @ 23:59 PM. Carpool if you can – and get ready for an epic adventure!
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Shuttle Bus Schedule (06/06/26)
HELL & BACK is nearly here! To help you get to the action stress-free, we’ve set up a shuttle bus service between Bray DART Station and IDA Business Park. Buses run at least once an hour – check the full schedule now and plan your journey to Ireland’s toughest challenge!
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Event Briefing for Hell & Back Trail Running @ Dawn 10KM on Sat 25th Apr
Everything participants need to know before taking on Hell & Back Trail Running @ Dawn 10KM, including registration, safety, facilities, parking and what to expect on the day at Glendalough Estate.
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Event Briefing for Hell & Back Winter Warrior on Sat 28th Feb
Everything participants need to know before taking on Hell & Back Winter Warrior, including registration, safety, facilities, parking and what to expect on the day at Killruddery Estate.
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H&B Winter Warrior: Car Parking Plan (28/02/2026)
Car parking plan for Hell & Back Winter Warrior on Saturday 28th February 2026 in Killruddery Estate, Bray, Co Wicklow. Map shows designated car parks including Killruddery Car Park and Southern Cross Road IDA Car Park, walking routes and estimated times to Registration, Start/Finish Line and Event Village. Includes guidance on uneven terrain, limited spectator suitability and advice to arrive early and follow event signage.
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Event Briefing for Helloween Junior: 4KM (18/10/2025)
Get ready for Helloween Junior: 4KM this Sat 18th Oct at Killruddery Estate, Bray. Expect spooky obstacles, forest trails and frightful fun for kids. Arrive early to allow time for parking, registration and the uphill walk to Giltspur Basecamp. Follow parking signs, dress for the weather and bring wellies. Every child earns a Helloween Neck Scarf at the finish! Full details and FAQs online.
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Helloween Junior: Car Parking Plan (18/10/2025)
Get ready for Helloween Junior this Sat 18th Oct, where thousands of kids will take on the themed 4KM course! Plan your journey in advance and arrive at least 60 minutes early. Follow the Visual Display Signs on Southern Cross Road for your allocated car park and make sure to buy your parking ticket (€7) before 11:30AM on Fri 17th Oct. Please follow all signs, be patient and carpool where possible for a smooth, stress-free day!
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HELL & BACK Junior: Splash Attack Event Briefing (Sat 6th & Sun 7th Sept 2025)
Get ready for HELL & BACK Junior: Splash Attack in Killruddery! 🌊 A 4KM adventure packed with mud, water, forests and epic obstacles like Pontoon Mania, Splashdown Slide and Water Jump. Everything you need to know – parking, registration, what to wear and top tips – is in the Event Briefing so you and your child can enjoy a safe, fun and unforgettable day!
11 min read


Event Briefing for HELL & BACK 7/5KM (06/09/2025)
100+ epic obstacles across Killruddery Estate on 7KM and 5KM courses. From what to wear, where to park and how to prep – this is your essential guide to surviving Hell & Back on Sat 6th Sept. Don’t miss a thing – read the full event briefing now!
12 min read


HELL & BACK Car Parking Plan (6th & 7th Sept 2025)
Over 3,000 cars are expected over the weekend for HELL & BACK so plan ahead! We’ve set up two car parks and a clear traffic system to keep things moving. Arrive at least 60 minutes before your start time, follow digital signs and pre-pay for parking before deadline Fri 5th Sept @ 23:59 PM. Carpool if you can – and get ready for an epic adventure!
3 min read


Event Briefing for HELL & BACK 13/8KM (07/06/2025)
HELL & BACK is back this Saturday – and it’s our biggest event ever! Whether you’re taking on the 8KM or 13KM course, get ready to face 100+ epic obstacles across Killruddery Estate. From warm-ups and shuttle buses to what to wear, where to park and how to prep – this is your essential guide to surviving the challenge. Don’t miss a thing – read the full event briefing now!
14 min read


Shuttle Bus Schedule (07/06/25)
HELL & BACK is nearly here! To help you get to the action stress-free, we’ve set up a shuttle bus service between Bray DART Station and IDA Business Park. Buses run at least once an hour – check the full schedule now and plan your journey to Ireland’s toughest challenge!
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HELL & BACK Car Parking Plan (07/06/2025)
Over 2,000 cars are expected at this Saturday’s biggest-ever HELL & BACK so plan ahead! We’ve set up two car parks and a clear traffic system to keep things moving. Arrive at least 60 minutes before your start time, follow digital signs and pre-pay for parking before deadline Fri 6th June @ 11:30AM. Carpool if you can – and get ready for an epic adventure!
3 min read
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