Slí Gaeltacht Mhúscraí Ultra
- Description:
- Slí Mhúscraí & Slí Naomh Fionnbarra Ultra
- County:
- Cork
- Date:
- Saturday 15th February, 2020
- Time:
- 08:00
- Climb (m):
- 2140
- Distance (km):
- 71.50
- 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
- Route Description:
http://www.irishtrails.ie/Trail/Sli-Gaeltacht-Mhuscrai/640/ http://www.facebook.com/sligaeltachtmhuscraiultra/
ITRA Points:
Endurance Level: 3
Mountain Level: 3
Finisher Criteria: 380
Trace de Trail
ROUTE MAP
Route map for IMRA Slí Gaeltacht Mhúscraí Ultra by IMRA Munster on plotaroute.com
Following in the footsteps on O'Sullivan Cam Beara, this route follows the march he took with 1000 followers who were being chased from West Cork after defeat at the Battle of Kinsale.
The route is a waymarked trail. We start at Carriganass Castle in Kealkill and finish at Millstreet. Be advised this route will challenge the toughest of IMRA ultra runners and hardy souls only need apply.
Sign in at Millstreet Town Hall on Sat 15th February at 5:00am, Registration closes 5:50am
After KIT CHECK, board bus leaving at 6:00am.
Arrive Kealkill 7:20am.
Race start 8.00am.
There will be checkpoints (and drop bags) at:
Gougane Barra 16km Cut off: 11am
Ballyvourney 48km Cut off: 3:45pm
Unmanned stations for water and food at:
Approx : 38km & 57km
Live tracking will be in place.
Mandatory Kit to include:
Waterproof jacket, waterproof leggings,high viz vest, charged phone, food and drink, hat, gloves, whistle, foil blanket, map of route, (download-able here: http://www.irishtrails.ie/Trail/Sli-Gaeltacht-Mhuscrai/640/), piece of reflective clothing, and high-quality head-torch with extra set of batteries (possibilitie of starting and finishing in darkness).
ALL KIT MUST BE DISPLAYED AT SIGN IN- BEFORE BOARDING BUS .
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
Carpool
| Driver Name | Location | Passing Through | Departure | Seats Available | Seats Accepted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiernan Swan | Wicklow (Greystones) | Driving from Greystones (so that area) down | 00:00:00 | 3 | 2 |
