Wicklow Way Race
- Description:
- Wicklow Way Race
- County:
- Wicklow
- Date:
- Saturday 9th June, 2018
- Time:
- 00:00
- Climb (m):
- 3000
- Distance (km):
- 127.00
- Event Difficulty:
- 10 (Extreme) - Extreme, >1,000M ascent or > 30Km
- Race Marking:
-
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Route fully marked - GPS Allowed:
- Yes
- Leagues:
- Irish Ultra Championships
- Organisers Instructions:
Entry details - Race info. confirmed and entry opened 23/04/18.
29/05/18 - Update - Registration/ Sign-in will be in St. John's GAA Clubhouse, Ballinteer, off Grange Road, Rathfarnham beside Marlay Park from 18:30 to 20:45 with transport for the start line leaving from 21h for a mid-night gun time in Clonegal.
A race over the Wicklow Way from Clonegal, Co. Carlow, through the Wicklow Hills to finish in Marlay Park, Dublin. The route will have a maximum time allowance of 21 hours. The race will run from the plaque marking the Wicklow Way in the village of Clonegal and finish by the plaque in Marlay Park.
5 ITRA points have been allocated for finishers of this race.
Runners must follow the Wicklow Way route as it is on the day of the race. This means that any diversions as signposted on the day must be followed.
Drop bags will be transported to aid stations, the number of which will be confirmed prior to the race but will likely follow previous years.
KM --- Name -- Cut Offs
00 --- Clonegal -- 00:00
17 --- Raheenakit -- 02:30
26 --- The Dying Cow -- 03:45
50 --- Iron Bridge -- 07:30
63 --- Glenmalure -- 09:45
80 --- Glendalough - Old Military Road crossing -- 12:45
104 --- Crone Woods -- 16:45
115 --- Boranaraltry Bridge -- 18:45
127 --- Marlay Park -- 21:00
No early starts will be accommodated and the cut off times as outlined will strictly apply. No exceptions can be made to these due to the workload required in manning aid stations and to protect the health and safety of runners and volunteers.
Trophies will be awarded to the first male and female finishers and all entrants who complete the full route in the allowed time will receive a memento marking their achievement.
Race entry will cost 60 Euro - non refundable and non transferable
You must have run an ultra race of at least 50km in 2017 or 2018 to enter. Those intending to enter should email the following details to wicklowwayrace@gmail.com in advance of entry to confirm you reach the minimum entry standards.
Name, email address, name of qualifying race, link to qualifying race results
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Mandatory Kit list as follows:
....................................................Waterproof jacket and waterproof trousers
Mobile phone - battery fully charged
Head Light and spare batteries
Hi-Viz/reflective upper outer layer
Map of Route & Compass
Food & Drink
Whistle
Gloves & Hat/Buff
Foil Blanket
Tracker
Cup/bottle - no cups will be provided at check points
Recommended extra Kit: Long sleeve top and bottoms.
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
