Maurice Mullins Ultra

County:

Wicklow

Date:

Saturday 26th March, 2022

Time:

09:30

Climb (m):

2100

Distance (km):

50.00

Event Difficulty:

10 (Extreme) - Extreme, >1,000M ascent or > 30Km

Race Marking:

- Only major junctions marked

GPS Allowed:

Yes

Leagues:

Irish Ultra Championships 

Route Description:

This is a new route from the Car Park across from the Pier Gates heading along the wicklow way to the Bridge that crosses the Glencullen river - Glencullen Bridge on Boranaraltry lane.
The change this year will be an additional 5km (2.5km down and Back) drop down into Ballinastoe which will bring it closer to the 50km Mark. The race will start from the Car Park in the far left corner where the wicklow way enters the Car ParK (last years start). We will follow the wicklow way north bound for approx 1.5km where you will see a Marshall where you will be pointed south in the direction of the Ballinastoe Car park. You will meet another Marshall here who will record your number. You will then head backup for 2.5km and you will rejoin the wicklow way heading north in the direction of Djouce. You will stay on the Boardwalk following the wicklow way (do not climb Djouce) and carry on following the yellow main in the Direction of Crone Wood car park. Leaving Crone wood car park you will head left. After 400 Meters you will turn right again following the wicklow way. The next junction when you leave trail you will tune right and follow the road. Again you will turn right and follow the route for approx 750 m of road. You will then head up curtlestown and go Ffollow the trail for around 6km until you see a marshall at Glencullen Bridge on Boranaraltry lane. You then will turn and head back to the finish. This time you will follow the wicklow way route back to the Car Park without dropping to Ballinastoe.

Getting There:

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Wicklow+Way,+Sleamaine,+Co.+Wicklow/@53.0953625,-6.2529778,1031m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x4867a3084588c855:0xe891917fe6c3beb6!8m2!3d53.0954474!4d-6.250548

Organisers Instructions:

PLEASE NOTE THAT ENTRIES FOR THIS RACE WILL BE CLOSING ON THE 1ST OF MARCH (No waiting lists or transfers after this point)
Strict cut-off times will be imposed at each of the aid points along the route. These are: Crone Woods Gate(11km): 13:00 Gates (Halfway, 22km): 14:45 Crone Woods Gate(33km return): 15:30 Kit Requirements: A raincoat will be required to be carried by all runners.

Please note registration is at the Public Cark park accross from the Pier Gates on the Wicklow Way. Registration open at 7:45am Please follow marshals directions on the morning. Early Start @ 8:30am

This year we will have a drop bag at the 26km mark turn around point. Glencullen Bridge on Boranaraltry lane. There will be a water station at Crown Woods (approx. 16km from the finish) on the way back
The event is a self-sufficient event , NO CREWS ! please do not have Crews at the turn around point as there is zero parking available. Please do not use Poles at this event.

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		Richard Nunan	No
First Aid Officer		Lillian Deegan	No
Shadow laptop operator		Niamh Kelly	No
Helper		Róisín McDonnell	No
Helper		James H Cahill	No
Helper		Tabitha Halliday	No
Helper		Peter Bell	No
Helper		Brendan Lawlor	No
Helper		Mick Hanney	No
Helper		nicola cleary	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		Adrian Hennessy	Yes
Helper		Zoran Skrba	Yes

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