Kilmac Running Festival - Paddock Lake

Description:

Kilmacanogue to Paddock Lake

County:

Wicklow

Date:

Saturday 27th November, 2021

Time:

09:00

Climb (m):

500

Distance (km):

18.00

Event Difficulty:

7 (2,2,3) - Moderate Terrain, 200M - 500M ascent, >10Km

Race Marking:

- Route fully marked

GPS Allowed:

Yes

Leagues:

 

Route Description:

Kilmacanogue to Paddock lake -Djouce Woods via Ballyremon common. Starting on the Sugarloaf Way, just down from the GAA pitch, then following the trail on a steady climb around the North/West sides and shoulder of Sugarloaf. Then down the main trail to the carpark. Turning right out onto the Red Lane and crossing the R755 just beyond the old Calary filling station. Following the lane through Ballyremon commons then crossing the Old Long Hill Road and entering Djouce Woods (Calary) Drop straight down through woods and turn left at the next trail. Follow this down to the Dam of the old reservoir. Run anti-clockwise around the dried reservoir, cross the stream then ascend to the carpark. Continue on the path in the wood parallel to the road all the way back to the designated crossing point (Djouce Woods, Calary). Return the same route back to Sugarloaf carpark. Climb as far as the turn for the Sugarloaf Way, turn right to descend the eastern side of Sugarloaf. Now it’s nearly all down to the finish. Left at the bottom of the grassy descent, onto the new trail and follow this all the way to the finish at the GAA pitch.

Getting There:

https://goo.gl/maps/44ztESoEeGdCPtLW7

Organisers Instructions:

As there are a number of events there will not be an early start. Check out the route on Strava: https://strava.app.link/nzZ9W1odelb

Prizegiving Location:

TBC

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		Graham K. Bushe	No
First Aid Officer		Lillian Deegan	No
Laptop Operator		Eoin Syron	No
Helper		Vivian O'Gorman	No
Helper		Henny Brandsma	No
Helper		Richard Nunan	No
Helper		Mick Hanney	No
Helper		Andrew Hanney	No
Helper		Mary Collins	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		Linda Rowden	Yes