Howth Winter

Description:

Howth Winter Route

County:

Dublin

Date:

Sunday 19th January, 2014

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!

Please complete your IMRA registraion online a few days in advance of the race if you can.

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 will take place in the Deerpark Hotel where we have a section of the Bar reserved. There will be a number of spot prizes and bar food available to feed any hungry runners!

Prizegiving Location:

Deerpark Hotel - Section reserved in Bar

Notes:

Same route as January 2013.

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		Sam Scriven	No
Deputy Race Director	Damien Ivory		No
First Aid Officer		Brian McGuckin	No
Race Marker		Gerry Brady	No
Laptop Operator		Pól Ó Murchú	No
Shadow laptop operator		Anthony O'Reilly	No
Helper		Petra Tolarova	No
Helper		Michelle Rowley	No
Helper		James Tucker	No
Helper		Mary Collins	No
Helper		Colum McKeown	No
Helper		Jim Fitzharris	No
Helper		Rachel Cinnsealach	No
Helper		Helen Dixon	No
Helper		John Kelly71	No
Helper		James Higgins	No
Helper		Derek McHugh	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
Helper		Gareth Little	Yes
Helper		Mike Jordan	Yes
Helper		Kieran Crowley	Yes

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