Annacurra

Description:

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

County:

Wicklow

Date:

Saturday 28th February, 2015

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:

 GPS of route: http://connect.garmin.com/activity/681138329 Junior Route GPS track: http://connect.garmin.com/activity/691125640 Further details on Junior route on Forum. Please note these gps tracks are clockwise direction, whereas the race route on the day will be anti-clockwise!!

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 will be a variation of the 2013 and 2014 routes (less fire-road), with the main section anti-clockwise which is a change from recent years. 

See 2015 Route map and Elevation chart which are loaded as Photos for this event.

Prizegiving Location:

Annacurra Community hall

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
Laptop Operator		Daniela Boehm	No
Helper		Stephen Perry	No
Helper		Paul Joyce	No
Helper		Joe Fitzpatrick	No
Helper		John Shiels	No
Helper		Eddie Cousins	No
Helper		Brendan Doherty RIP	No
Helper		Raymond Caulfield	No
Helper		Tanya Sheridan	No
Helper		Killian Stokes	No
Helper		Brian Leonard	No
Helper		John McCann	No
Helper		Karen Devenney	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		Ruairí Sugrue	Yes

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