Fraughen Rock Glen

Description:

Race from Barravore carpark up through Fraughen Rock Glen

County:

Wicklow

Date:

Saturday 10th September, 2022

Time:

12:00

Climb (m):

770

Distance (km):

10.10

Event Difficulty:

9 (3,3,3) - Difficult Terrain, >500M ascent, >10Km

Race Marking:

- Route not marked

GPS Allowed:

Yes

Leagues:

Leinster Championship 

Route Description:

Free route choice from start to Lug summit and back down.

Organisers Instructions:

Registration for this race will be between 11.00am and 11.45am in Barravore car park.

There will be an option of an early start at 11.30 for any entrants who have finished in the 160+% category in previous races. All early starters must state that they are an 'early starter' at the finish line.

The Route will be from Barravore car park to the top of Lugnacoille through the Fraughen Rock Glen. The race will start on forest trails before moving on to open mountain.

Under IMRA rules for competitors 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!

MANDATORY KIT:
Rain jacket
Compass
Map of route
Whistle
Space blanket

All competitors, and particularly those who have not competed this year already, should READ the NEW REGISTRATION GUIDELINES.

We are NO longer accepting MONEY at races.

Unless you intend using a race voucher to pay for the race, you will need to REGISTER ON-LINE for the event and for the year if this is your first race this year.

If you have bought vouchers on line and are collecting them please bring confirmation of payment.

Registration will close at 6PM the evening before the race to allow us print off the list of runners. If you want to run and have missed this you can use your or someone else voucher if they are willing. However you will need to be registered for the year( €10 paid on-line).

If this is your first race this year, you will collect your number which you KEEP for the year. Please bring confirmation of number and registration.

If you have already run this year you will or should have your number with you. Its quite a headache for the organisers if you forget your number so PLEASE bring it.

Prizegiving Location:

Race Finish

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		Niamh O'Ceallaigh	No
First Aid Officer		Diarmuid O'Colmain	No
Helper		Michelle Killeen	No
Helper		Ellie Killeen	No
Helper		Graham Killeen	No
Helper		Harry Killeen	No
Helper		Cormac O'Ceallaigh	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

Carpool