Galtymore
- Description:
- Race to top of Galtymore and back over peaks of Cush and Galtybeg
- County:
- Tipperary
- Date:
- Saturday 1st August, 2020
- Time:
- 12:00
- Climb (m):
- 1100
- Distance (km):
- 13.00
- Event Difficulty:
- 10 (Extreme) - Extreme, >1,000M ascent or > 30Km
- Race Marking:
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Route not marked - GPS Allowed:
- No
- Leagues:
- Irish Championship
- Getting There:
- PLEASE NOTE: Can we ask competitors to park at the end of the road where there is some parking & carpool up. However if parking up the road at registration could they park as smartly and efficiently as possible to allow cars & tractors to pass and pull in if needed. Start: 5km west of Rossadrehid, Glen of Aherlow Gr. R 875277
- Organisers Instructions:
- This race at 13 km long with 1340m climb and over some rough open mountain terrain should not be taken lightly. It is suitable for experienced mountain runners only. Appropriate clothing should be carried (see mandatory kit list below). The route is not marked. Runners must be capable of navigating the route individually. The field is likely to spread out quickly, so following the runner in front will not be an option.
Early start will be 11.00
Mandatory Kit Requirement:
The following items must be brought to registration by all athletes:
- Windproof Jacket
- Whistle
- Hat
- Gloves
- Map
- Compass
- Face Mask/Buff
The race director will decide on the day what kit must be carried.Runners failing to carry the mandatory kit as defined by the race director on race day for the duration of the race will be disqualified.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 2020!
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 2020 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 2020 IMRA member or don't know your race number, it will not be possible to enter the race
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
