Tountinna
- Description:
- Ballina Tountinna
- County:
- Tipperary
- Date:
- Wednesday 24th June, 2015
- Time:
- 20:00
- Climb (m):
- 500
- Distance (km):
- 8.50
- Event Difficulty:
- 5 (1,2,2) - Easy Terrain, 200M - 500M ascent, 6Km - 10Km
- Race Marking:
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Route fully marked - GPS Allowed:
- Yes
- Leagues:
- Munster Summer League
- Route Description:
The route is a figure of eight configuration, starting out at the Millenium Cross car park, out and back to the Millenium Cross, on to the Graves of the Leinstermen and up Tountinna from the northern side which follows a section of the Lough Derg waymarked trail, turning at the mast on the summit, returning by the same route and finishing back at the Millenium Cross car park.
- Getting There:
- Registration in Millenium Cross car park (NOTE: this is different to previous years).
Coming from the direction of Limerick into Ballina Co.Tipp, continue straight through Ballina, straight on at the mini roundabout and out the Portroe Road (R494). Take the first right turn (approx. 2.5 miles from Ballina) and signposted for Graves of the Leinstermen and Millenium Cross. Follow this road, keeping left at both forks in the road and continue following signs for Graves of the Leinstermen and Millenium Cross. Once you reach the mast, you are at the Graves of the Leinstermen where there will be some parking. Registration is less than half a mile up the road at the Millenium Cross car park where there is more parking. However, car-pooling is advised as parking is very limited.
- Organisers Instructions:
- Race registration will open from 19:15 to 19:45.
This race is open to all and the cost is €5
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!
- Prizegiving Location:
- TBD
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
