Mullaghmeen

Description:

Mullaghmeen Hill Run

County:

Meath

Date:

Sunday 11th February, 2018

Time:

12:00

Climb (m):

423

Distance (km):

10.80

Event Difficulty:

6 (3,1,2) - Difficult Terrain, <200M ascent, 6Km - 10Km

Race Marking:

- Route fully marked

GPS Allowed:

Yes

Leagues:

Leinster Spring League 

Route Description:

This is a new far tougher route than the original 5k. The route covers a vast area of mullaghmeen with fantastic views of lough sheelin from the cairn. Its on and off track with some steep slippery sections. Trail runners advised. We also have a shorter route for the juniors.

Getting There:

Mullaghmeen Forest Recreation Area Sheskernagh, Co. Westmeath https://maps.google.com/?cid=18337064665433860266&hl=en&gl=ie Mullaghmeen is the largest planted Beech Forest in Western Europe. The area of 1,000 acres are situated on the Meath / Westmeath border 5 miles outside Oldcastle

Organisers Instructions:

A COMPULSORY rain jacket must be carried for the race. No jacket no race.. IMRA rules.. Sign in and number collection is in the carpark from 10.30. Usual St Brigids refreshments post race.

Prizegiving Location:

Mullaghmeen carpark

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		Laurence Briody	No
First Aid Officer		Paul Smith	No
Laptop Operator		James Curran	No
Helper		Alison Underwood	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
Deputy Race Director		Gerard Heery	Yes
Race Marker		Briody David	Yes
Helper		Ann Margaret Lynch	Yes
Helper		Gavan Duffy	Yes

Carpool