Howth Winter

Description:

Howth Winter Route

County:

Dublin

Date:

Sunday 20th January, 2013

Time:

12:00

Climb (m):

201

Distance (km):

5.15

Event Difficulty:

6 (3,2,1) - Difficult Terrain, 200M - 500M ascent, <6Km

Race Marking:

- Route fully marked

GPS Allowed:

Yes

Leagues:

Winter League Leinster 

Route Description:

Run anti-clockwise around half of GAA fields and exit at far corner. Turn left at old tree and right at top of this climb to reach start of lap. Take next right downhill towards Deerpark. Do a clockwise lap in Deerpark then go straight up the steep climb. Run the long straight for 250m and take first right. Go straight through various junctions (you cross a major path). Turn left at way marker to go up to aerial mast summit. Take narrow path descent behind mast and go straight across the road. Turn left and run downhill to complete lap and run back to finish.

Getting There:

Beann Eadair GAA Club, Dungriffin Rd., Howth, Co. Dublin G.R. O 284396

Organisers Instructions:

Please Note - Race Registration will close at 11:30am Sharp! Race starts at GAA pitch in Howth. One person occupancy cars will not be admitted to GAA club. Collect runners from Howth Dart station and at car park opposite Mauds cafe on seafront. Alternatively park at Deerpark hotel and golf club and jog over to start (race passes just behind the hotel). There is no parking available on roads adjacent to GAA club. Give way to people out walking. Be very aware of numerous rocks underfoot throughout the lap that could result in a nasty fall or a twisted ankle. In Deerpark, the summit rocks can be slippy while the forest trails are mucky with tree roots and sporadic rock clusters creating dangerous underfoot conditions. Be watchful of head height branches.

Prizegiving Location:

Howth GAA

Notes:

Same route as January 2011.

Volunteers (Non-Running)

You need to have done 2 non-running volunteer roles in a calendar year to qualify for end of year prize

Current Volunteers

Role	Volunteers	Accepted	Run
Race Director	Brian O Murchu		No
Deputy Race Director		Brian O Murchu	No
First Aid Officer	Michael Blighe		No
First Aid Officer		Jimmy Synnott	No
Race Marker		Gerry Brady	No
Laptop Operator		Melanie Earwaker	No
Helper		John Kelly71	No
Helper		Mary Collins	No
Helper		Ger Lawlor	No
Helper	Jim Fitzharris		No
Helper		Helen Dixon	No
Helper		Will Martin-Smith	No

Volunteers (Running)

Check with race director if they have a need for people volunteering and running. Race directors need a minimum number of people available throughout the race to make the race work so non-running volunteers are preferable. While it can be helpful, volunteering in a volunteer and race capacity does not count towards qualifying for end of year prize

Current Volunteers

Role	Volunteers	Accepted	Run
Race Director		Richard Nunan	Yes
Helper	Gareth Little		Yes
Helper		Derek Kellett	Yes
Helper	Stephen Brennan		Yes
Helper		James Higgins	Yes
Helper		Gareth Little	Yes
Helper		Vincent McGuinness	Yes
Helper		Jim Fitzharris	Yes
Helper		Paul Grant	Yes
Helper		John Coleman	Yes

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