Clare Glens
- Description:
- Clare Glens
- County:
- Tipperary
- Date:
- Wednesday 29th August, 2018
- Time:
- 19:00
- Climb (m):
- 190
- Distance (km):
- 9.60
- Event Difficulty:
- 5 (2,1,2) - Moderate Terrain, <200M ascent, 6Km - 10Km
- Race Marking:
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Route fully marked - GPS Allowed:
- Yes
- Leagues:
- Munster Summer League
- Route Description:
ADULT RACE: 7:00pm
Three loops of the marked Clare Glens trail loop, going anti-clockwise (up the valley on the Limerick side, and down on the Tipperary side). Expect some mud/slippery tree roots/etc i.e. you may get wet and dirty!JUNIOR RACE: 6:30pm
One lap of the same route- Getting There:
- Clare Glens, Newport, Co. Tipperary
Coming from Limerick (going east on the R503), go straight through Newport and take a right at the GAA pitch less than 1km from Newport. This road will take you to an obvious car park on the right hand side after about 2km (if you go over a bridge you've gone too far).
OSI grid reference: R 729 600
Google Maps link - Organisers Instructions:
- This race is open to all IMRA members and costs €5. There is no online pre-registration available. Please arrive at least 30 mins before race start time to give time for race registration.
Under IMRA rules for competitor's 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!
NEW IMRA MEMBERSHIP PROCEDURE FOR 2018!
All competitors must be IMRA members. IMRA membership costs €10 for a calendar year. It is unrelated to membership of other athletic clubs. IMRA membership cannot be purchased at the race, you must follow these steps beforehand:
- Login to your "myimra" account on www.imra.ie. If you don't have an account, create one using the REGISTER FOR MYIMRA link, and follow the instructions carefully.
- Go to the PURCHASE IMRA PRODUCTS page and purchase 2018 membership using a credit/debit card.
- Bring the membership confirmation email containing your race number for the year with you to your first race
- Get a bib number at your first race, and hold on to it, as it's valid for the full year.
Note: If you are not a 2018 IMRA member or don't know your race number, it will not be possible to enter the race
- Prizegiving Location:
- Tea and sandwiches afterwards in Crokers Bar, Murroe
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
