Brockagh

County:

Wicklow

Date:

Wednesday 22nd June, 2016

Time:

19:30

Climb (m):

443

Distance (km):

11.00

Event Difficulty:

7 (2,2,3) - Moderate Terrain, 200M - 500M ascent, >10Km

Race Marking:

- Route fully marked

GPS Allowed:

Yes

Leagues:

Leinster League 

Route Description:

The route is clockwise, i.e. up via the open mountain and down via the trail as per the 'Maps' tab. The junior course is out and back and follow the main route and turns around after c.3k at 'Elbow', where a marshal will be placed.

Getting There:

From Dublin take the M50/N11 to Kilmacanogue. head to Roundwood and continue straight ahead to Laragh. Please car pool as much as possible, e.g. from Pluck’s in Kilmacanogue as car parking will be limited.

UPDATE 21 JUNE 2016: PARKING AND REGISTRATION WILL NOT BE IN LYNHAM'S AS PREVIOUSLY ADVISED. THE PARKING WILL BE IN A FIELD ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE OF THE ROAD SHORTLY AFTER THE WICKLOW HEATHER RESTAURANT. CHARGE IS 2 EUR PER CAR.

REGISTRATION will be open from 18.00 and close at 19.10 sharp to allow all runners and laptop operator to get to the start line.

If you don't have a race voucher you need to pay and register for the race online by 6pm Tuesday.

Start and finish of the race will be at the forrest barrier at the forrest car park as per the map, 5-10 minutes walk from THE FIELD.

Please DO NOT PARK at Lynham's, the Brockagh Ressource Centre or at the start line!

Organisers Instructions:

All competitors, and particularly those who have not competed this year already, should READ the NEW REGISTRATION GUIDELINES.

We are NO longer accepting MONEY at races.

Kit requirements: Jacket & Official IMRA race number

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!

Bring midge repellent.

NOTE National Parks Limit in place for this race We are limited to 200 runners tonight so please come early and don't be too disappointed if you get turned away.

The race is predominantly on exposed open mountain - Be prepared to dress accordingly in case of inclement weather.

Race starts at 19.30 with an early start at 19.00 for runners with a predicted time of 160% or more of the winning time.

Prizegiving Location:

Lynham's of Laragh

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		Torben Dahl	No
Deputy Race Director		Vivian O'Gorman	No
First Aid Officer		Catherine Devitt	No
Race Marker		Niall Corrigan	No
Laptop Operator		Peter Cannon	No
Shadow laptop operator		David Kelly70	No
Helper		Zoe Tyner	No
Helper		Seán Hassett	No
Helper		Jim Corbett	No
Helper		Martin Blacker	No
Helper		Gordon Place	No
Helper		Róisín Long	No
Helper		Mike Long	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		Angus Tyner	Yes
Helper		Peter Gorman	Yes
Helper		Niamh O'Gorman	Yes
Helper		Tanya Sheridan	Yes
Helper		Laura Flynn	Yes

Carpool