Slieve Donard

Description:

Donard

County:

Down

Date:

Saturday 28th May, 2016

Time:

14:00

Climb (m):

840

Distance (km):

8.85

Event Difficulty:

8 (3,3,2) - Difficult Terrain, >500M ascent, 6Km - 10Km

Race Marking:

- Only major junctions marked

GPS Allowed:

Yes

Leagues:

Irish Championship, King/Queen of the Mountains 

Organisers Instructions:

The Slieve Donard race is organised by Newcastle AC. Online entry is via Newcastle AC (not IMRA) and is open until Thursday May 26th @ 9pm. Entries will not be accepted on the day if one has not registered online. Full information is at the following weblink: http://www.newcastleac.org/?page_id=3005

This race which is the first race in the Irish Championship, will be hosted by NIMRA.

Race is to include Slieve Donard only

As with all Irish Championship races, competitors will need to bring the following mandatory kit to the race and be prepared to carry it. The race director will, on the day specify what needs to actually be carried.
Map of route
Compass
Whistle
Raincoat
Hat
Gloves
Emergency Food
Water

Slieve Donard is the highest mountain in Northern Ireland at 2796 feet and together with the neighbouring peak of Slieve Commedagh (2515 feet) it dominates the skyline above the coastal town of Newcastle in County Down.The race has previously been a British Championship event in 1997, 1999 and 2004 and many championship contenders will therefore be familiar with it. As one of the classic Mourne races it has also featured in the Northern Ireland Championship on many occasions.

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

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

Carpool