Annacurra

Description:

New route taking in a loop of the unnamed hill West of Annacurra

County:

Wicklow

Date:

Saturday 1st March, 2014

Time:

12:00

Climb (m):

480

Distance (km):

11.00

Event Difficulty:

6 (1,2,3) - Easy Terrain, 200M - 500M ascent, >10Km

Race Marking:

- Only major junctions marked

GPS Allowed:

Yes

Leagues:

Winter League Leinster 

Route Description:

Post race refreshments will be on offer in the community hall thanks to the local parents association of the school. GPS of route: http://connect.garmin.com/activity/246565596

Getting There:

Annacurra is just beyond Aughrim in Wicklow. Drive south on the N11 and take the exit for Rathnew. Turn right at the roundabout in Rathnew and drive towards Rathdrum (R752), via Glenealy. From Rathdrum follow the signs for Aughrim (R753). Continue through Aughrim veering left on the main street to pass Lawless's hotel. Turn right at T junction on the (R747) heading in the direction of Tinahely. Drive this direction for less than 5 mins. Annacurra is the first turn on the right. REGISTRATION: In Anncurra Community Centre opposite The Saltee pub. PARKING: Beside Annacurra church.

Organisers Instructions:

The route from 2013 will be used again. New course record held by Des Kennedy last year in a time of 45:12

Prizegiving Location:

Annacurra Community hall

Notes:

Route will be well marked. Route is rough and slippy in places so trail shoes are a must.

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		Mick Hanney	No
First Aid Officer		Brian McGuckin	No
Race Marker		Paul Joyce	No
Laptop Operator		Fergal Buckley	No
Helper		Stephen Perry	No
Helper		Joe Fitzpatrick	No
Helper		Petra Tolarova	No
Helper		Dallas Baird	No
Helper		Raymond Caulfield	No
Helper		Ken Cowley	No
Helper		Brendan Doherty RIP	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		Brian Sugrue	Yes
Helper		Mikey Fry	Yes
Helper		Ruairí Sugrue	Yes
Helper		Deborah Meghan	Yes

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