Howth Winter
- Description:
- Howth Winter Route
- County:
- Dublin
- Date:
- Saturday 22nd January, 2022
- Time:
- 11:00
- Climb (m):
- 220
- Distance (km):
- 7.33
- Event Difficulty:
-
6 (2,2,2) - Moderate Terrain, 200M - 500M ascent, 6Km - 10Km
- Race Marking:
-
-
Route fully marked
- GPS Allowed:
- Yes
- Leagues:
-
Leinster Spring League
- Getting There:
- The race registration will take place at the Deer Park Golf Club House in the Howth Castle Estate as show on the attached map. Public transport access is via the N3/6 bus from Abbey Street and the nearest stop is not far from the entrance of the estate. Bus timetables can be viewed on all of the usual websites(http://www.dublinbus.ie/Your-Journey1/Timetables/, https://www.transportforireland.ie/timetables/). Those travelling by car can park in available spaces at the Golf Club on a first come, first served basis, if space is not available you can park for free in the Harbour car parks (2K from Registration) or to the side of the grounds there is some street parking in the Balkhill housing estate, there’s a gate through to the Golf Club from there. All these locations are shown on the map on the home page, please do not park in any location causing an obstruction to the local community as we need their co-operation for future events.The Dart station is also shown on the map and is about 2K up to registration, again a timetable is available on all the usual locations. https://www.irishrail.ie/train-timetables , https://www.transportforireland.ie/timetables/).
- Organisers Instructions:
- FACE COVERINGS MUST BE WORN AT REGISTRATION AND FOR THE FIRST 100M OF THE RACE
No face covering = no result. A mask or a buff will do
MANDATORY SHOWERPROOF JACKET MUST BE CARRIED/WORN DURING ALL IMRA EVENTS
No jacket = no result. Bring the mandatory jacket and have it crossing the finish line.
THERE IS NO SELF-TIMING AT IMRA EVENTS
You should start the race at the specified gun-times, or choose a distance that suits your ability.
Registration will be from 09:30 to 10:30 sharp, as we’ll have to relocate to the start down at the Castle. This is a 10 to 15 minute walk from registration. As this is the first Leinster WSL race of the year, please come early as race numbers have to be issued and tags re-programmed or new ones issued. As the race is less than 8 kilometers there will be no early start. There is a junior route also and there will be a marshal at the point where they split from the main race. The course will be fully marked and in general you should follow the trail you’re on and only change direction where you see markings coming up to a turn or junction and the turn will generally be to the side that the markings are on. You’ll note if you view the map that there is a section that is run in both directions and where we feel there might be problems, we’ll have a marshal positioned. PLEASE NOTE THAT RUNNER’S GOING UPHILL ARE ASKED TO GIVE WAY TO THOSE RUNNING DOWNHILL
Route map for Howth IMRA WSL 2022 by Joseph Boyle on plotaroute.com
Route map for Howth IMRA WSL 2022 Junior by Joseph Boyle on plotaroute.com
New to IMRA: Copy this link to your browser.
https://www.imra.ie/news/view/id/616/
• Please note that the mention of vouchers in this link is Pre-COVID and they are suspended at present until the regulations are revised.
• The reference to Sign-in has also changed and this will be explained at the first registration desk.
Safety Guidelines and General Race Day Instructions:
MANDATORY SHOWERPROOF JACKET MUST BE CARRIED/WORN DURING ALL IMRA EVENTS
No jacket = no result. Bring the mandatory jacket and have it crossing the finish line.
HEADPHONES ARE NOT ALLOWED DURING THE RACE FOR SAFETY REASONS.
Parking will be at the Deer Park Golf Club if available on a first come first served basis. Please do not park in the first two rows nearest the clubhouse as we don’t want to inconvenience the regulars.
Registration will be open from 9:15 to 10:30. No late entries will be accepted. Registration will close on time to allow the race organising team get to the start area.
Race start is back down the hill towards the castle, there is a gate to your right at the bend in the road, the race start is in the field on the other side. This is a 1 km run/walk from the registration, so please leave sufficient time to get there.
VOLUNTEERS: Please aim to be at the Deer Park for 09:00 to help set up for registration. 1st race of the year will be a busy one.
• Notice regarding Early Starts - As this race is under 8k there is strictly no early start. We will have a mass start at 11:00 sharp. Juniors start time 11:05.
As we enter a new year, below is some useful information for the Winter/Spring League, and also for the rest of 2022.
• As this is the first race of the Winter Spring League, registration will be very busy handing out new numbers and assigning timing-chips.
• Please arrive early - registration will close at 10:30
• Please sign-in first, then collect your number, then proceed to the laptop desk to get your chip registered and scanned.
• If you have a chip from previous years, please bring it with you for reprogramming.
• If this is your first race, one will be provided to you free of charge at registration.
• Your chip is re-usable for this year and future years, please retain it for future races and future years.
• Your number will be yours for the entire 2022 race year. Please retain it for the year, it is your responsibility.
• Replacement number or chips will be charged at €5 (one punch from voucher card or can be purchased online).
• It is mandatory to carry or wear a showerproof jacket at all IMRA races. Failure to do so will result in disqualification from the race.
• Please make your number clearly visible on the front of your chest. Do not wear it on your shorts, as it cannot be seen easily by the spotters.
• If you must use a race belt for your number, please ensure that it is facing frontwards when crossing the line.
• Fix your timing chip on your shoe laces. Anywhere else and it will not register on the timing mat. Cable ties will be provided at the chip-desk.
• If you cannot finish the race for any reason, please let a volunteer know or contact the RD, the number is on the rear of your race bib. Otherwise we could be out on the mountain for a while looking for you.
• The RD can be contacted using the emergency phone number on the rear of your race number.
Enjoy your run!!
You need to have done 2 non-running volunteer roles in a calendar year to qualify for end of year prize
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
