Irish Mountain
Running Association

Cush - Galtees

Description:
Cush in the Galtees
County:
Tipperary
Date:
Sunday 1st August, 2021
Time:
12:15
Climb (m):
400
Distance (km):
4.50
Event Difficulty:
6 (2,3,1) - Moderate Terrain, >500M ascent, <6Km
Race Marking:
Route fully marked - Route fully marked
GPS Allowed:
No
Leagues:
 
Route Description:
Starting with rocky trail till you reach the style, then onto open mountain to the top of Cush where you meet the summit Marshall, then turn around and back the way you came to finish.

Route map for IMRA Munster Cush by Robert Cunningham on plotaroute.com

Getting There:
CR27+QX Gortnacorn, County Tipperary https://goo.gl/maps/mJ2GbKf45xMYpEMQ8
Organisers Instructions:
**Junior race starts at 12.15pm also** 4.5k race to the top of Cush and back down. 400m climb. Mandatory Kit Requirement:
The following items must be brought to registration by all athletes:
- Windproof Jacket
- Whistle
- Hat
- Gloves
- 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!

IMRA MEMBERSHIP PROCEDURE FOR 2021!

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:

  1. Login to your myimra" account on www.imra.ie. If you don't have an account"
 

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

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
RoleVolunteersAcceptedRun
Helperdebbie ryanYes