Glen of the Downs

Description:

Trail race on Glen of the Downs, Co. Wicklow

County:

Wicklow

Date:

Wednesday 5th August, 2015

Time:

19:30

Climb (m):

285

Distance (km):

8.00

Event Difficulty:

5 (1,2,2) - Easy Terrain, 200M - 500M ascent, 6Km - 10Km

Race Marking:

- Route fully marked

GPS Allowed:

Yes

Leagues:

Trail League Leinster 

Getting There:

Travelling South on the N11 from Dublin towards Wexford, take the junction for the Glenview Hotel. Parking on the roundabout on the eastern side of the N11. The Glenview Hotel is on the western side.

Organisers Instructions:

Race Two of the Trail League. Carpooling is encouraged from Plucks as parking may be tight. Registration open 18:10-19:15. As this is a short(ish) route entirely on trails, with some narrow sections, and in keeping with Djouce Trail (race 1) there will be NO early starts. Under IMRA rules for competitors safety, it is mandatory to bring and carry a jacket that is shower and wind proof for the entire race. Any competitor seen not carrying or wearing their jacket at any stage in the race will be disqualified. There are no exceptions to this rule!

Prizegiving Location:

Plucks, Kilmacanogue, Co. Wicklow (formally Glencormac Inn)

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		Paul O'Grady	No
First Aid Officer		Daniela Boehm	No
Race Marker		John Bell	No
Laptop Operator		Eoin Syron	No
Helper		Robin Hutchinson	No
Helper		Henny Brandsma	No
Helper		Donal Linehan	No
Helper		Seán Linehan	No
Helper		Michael Gygax	No
Helper		Kevin D O'Brien	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		James Sharkey	Yes
Helper		Anthony O'Reilly	Yes
Helper		Eileen Rowland	Yes
Helper		Barry Moore	Yes
Helper		Graham K. Bushe	Yes
Helper		Kevin Bushe	Yes
Helper		Adam Bushe	Yes
Helper		Gordon Wilson	Yes

Carpool