Maurice Mullins Ultra

County:

Wicklow

Date:

Saturday 7th April, 2018

Time:

09:30

Climb (m):

1940

Distance (km):

51.00

Event Difficulty:

10 (Extreme) - Extreme, >1,000M ascent or > 30Km

Race Marking:

- Only major junctions marked

GPS Allowed:

Yes

Leagues:

Irish Ultra Championships 

Route Description:

This is an extension of the old course, and was used for the first time in the 2010 race. There are two variations from the old route (both out and back). The route no longer takes the off-Wicklow Way shortcut between Curtlestown and Crone woods, but instead remains on the Wicklow way (i.e. it takes the same route as the WW relay). Please also note that you must stick to the Wicklow Way when you are on it - no shortcuts are allowed. The turnaround point has been moved down to the lower Ballinastoe woods car park. These changes result in an increase in the length of the route to a little over 50km, and approximatly 200 metres of additional climb.

Please note for 2018 - start will be on the road outside the Glencullen Golf course as last year - with the finish outside the GAA club (back to old finish).

A Google Earth KML file of the route is available here. If you have Google Earth installed on your computer you can download this file and use it to explore the route.

Organisers Instructions:

This race has been renamed in honour of its original creator, the late Maurice Mullins.

Hi Strict cut-off times will be imposed at each of the aid points along the route. These are:

1. Balinastoe (halfway): 13:00
2. Crone Woods Car Park (return): 14:45
3. Curtlestown Car Park (return): 15:30

Also please note the earlier start time for this race. For any runners who feel that they may have difficulty with the cut-offs early starts will be facilitated - there will be an early start at 8:30am. PLEASE NOTE - the Early Start is only for people who feel the cut off times will be tight. A number of people took the early start last year who clearly did not need to. In order to prevent this from happening this year, your finishing time will be adjusted to 6 hours if you finish under this time AND take the early start. So please do not take the early start if you feel you will finish around 6 hours or less.

Kit Requirements: A raincoat will be required to be carried by all runners.

There will be a special handcrafted Wicklow Way mug for the first 100 registered runners (who run on the day)

Please note registration is at the Glencullen Golf course for the 2018 event. PARKING IS AT ALSO AT THE GOLF CLUB. The Glencullen Golf course is located on the race route - past the lights in Glencullen - a short distance from the crossroads. Please follow marshals directions on the morning.

PLEASE NOTE - ENTRIES FOR THE 2018 EVENT ARE NOW CLOSED. NO ENTRIES ALLOWED AFTER THIS CUT OFF DATE.

Prizegiving Location:

Glencullen Golf Course

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		Dermot Murphy	No
Helper		Jarlath Hynes	No
Helper		Angela Flynn	No
Helper		Vivian O'Gorman	No
Helper		Paul O'Callaghan	No
Helper		Jim Fitzharris	No
Helper		Inigo Alana	No
Helper		Mark Fitzharris	No
Helper		James H Cahill	No
Helper		Conor O'Farrell	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		Richard Nunan	Yes
Helper		Brendan Neville	Yes
Helper		Alistair Hodgett	Yes
Helper		Graham K. Bushe	Yes
Helper		Stephen Mc Cabe	Yes
Helper		Colin Browne	Yes
Helper		Mike Jordan	Yes
Helper		Paul Mahon	Yes
Helper		Brian Fennessy	Yes

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