The Paps (An Dá Chích), Derrynasaggart Mountains
- Description:
- The Paps Loop mountain run.
- County:
- Kerry
- Date:
- Wednesday 3rd August, 2016
- Time:
- 20:00
- Climb (m):
- 580
- Distance (km):
- 9.00
- Event Difficulty:
- 6 (2,2,2) - Moderate Terrain, 200M - 500M ascent, 6Km - 10Km
- Race Marking:
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Route fully marked - GPS Allowed:
- Yes
- Leagues:
- Munster Summer League
- Route Description:
- Out and back course, visiting the West Peak (690m)first, then onto the East Peak (694m). This is the half-way point. Simply retrace your steps, to return to the start finish area. The terrain on the Paps is mostly short grass, boggy at times, with only a faint path in places, but all very runable, and the course will be fully marked. The two rounded summits, whose name in Irish means “the two breasts of the goddess Danú”, dominates the view as you travel on the N22 between Ballyvourney and Glenflesk. The summits are surmounted by two cairns, believed to be prehistoric burial chambers. https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/1244993429 Mountain running shoes (eg Inov 8 X-talon or similar) are the most suitable shoes for this race. Trail runners may suffice, but road runners will break your heart, especially if it's wet.
- Getting There:
- On the main N22 Cork to Killarney road. Cladagh Valley/ Clonkeen. From the Mills Inn, Ballyvourney, Co Cork, drive on the N22 towards Killarney for 10km. Take right turn sign posted Cladagh Valley /Clonkeen. Take next right turn, signposted Cladagh Valley/ Shrone Lake, pass over the bridge, and continue up the Cladagh Valley for 2.5 km as far as a forestry entrance. This is the parking area. From Dalys SuperValue, Killarney, drive on the N22 towards Ballyvourney/ Macroom for 16 km. Take turn off to the left, sign posted Clonkeen. Continue on this road for about half a kilometre. After you pass Clonkeen church, take the next road to the left, signposted Cladagh Valley/ Shrone Lake, pass over the bridge, and continue up the Cladagh Valley for 2.5 km as far as a forestry entrance. This is the parking area. The Registration, Start/Finish, and Tea and Cake area is about 1km back down the road towards Clonkeen Church and will be signposted. Please use the forestry for parking as there is very little parking at the registration area. It is also possible to park at Clonkeen chuch, but it’s about 2km jog uphill to registration. OSI Discovery Series 79. Grid Ref for forestry entrance. = W 128 832 https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/1244993429
- Organisers Instructions:
This race is open to all and the cost is 5 Euro. Please arrive at least 30mins before race start time to give time for race registration.
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 Euro 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:
- TBC
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
