Knockmealdowns
- Description:
- Knockmealdowns
- County:
- Waterford
- Date:
- Sunday 7th June, 2015
- Time:
- 13:00
- Climb (m):
- 635
- Distance (km):
- 7.00
- Event Difficulty:
- 8 (3,3,2) - Difficult Terrain, >500M ascent, 6Km - 10Km
- Race Marking:
-
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Route not marked - GPS Allowed:
- Yes
- Leagues:
- Munster Championship
- Route Description:
A new route to Knockmealdown
Race will start at the car park at the top of the Vee. It will climb the short shelf on the lower slope of Sugerloaf and cut immediately for the saddle where Sugerloaf meets the Knickmealdown ridge. Once to the wall (marked) follow the wall all the way to the summit of Knockmealdown itself.
Descend via same route.
From here drop down to the Vee car park to the finish.
- Getting There:
The Vee, Clogheen, Co. Tipperary
Registration is in the large carpark at the top of The Vee Gap, on the R668 going from Lismore to Cahir. It's about 8.5km south of the village of Clogheen, and 12.5km north of Lismore
OSI grid reference: S 030 100
- Organisers Instructions:
- Race registration will open from 12:15 to 12:45.
This race is open to all and the cost is €10
If you have already run an IMRA race this year, please bring the race number given to you at that race as it is valid for the full year.
However, if this is your first IMRA race this year, you must purchase yearly IMRA membership for €10 per person. Please download the membership form, and fill it out beforehand to speed up registration (they will be available on the day too). You will then be given a race number that is used for other IMRA races this year.
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!
MOBILE PHONE REQUIRED. WILL BE DECIDED ON DAY BY RD - Prizegiving Location:
Clogheen Village Hall Tea & Sandwiches
Volunteers (Non-Running)
You need to have done 2 non-running volunteer roles in a calendar year to qualify for end of year prize
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
