Trooperstown Winter

Description:

Long loop over unnamed "Boots" mountain and Trooperstown Hill itself

County:

Wicklow

Date:

Saturday 11th March, 2023

Time:

11:00

Climb (m):

380

Distance (km):

9.70

Event Difficulty:

7 (3,2,2) - Difficult Terrain, 200M - 500M ascent, 6Km - 10Km

Race Marking:

- Route fully marked

GPS Allowed:

Yes

Leagues:

Leinster Spring League 

Mandatory Kit:

Level B - Standard

• Waterproof jacket
• Hat or buff
• Gloves
• Whistle
• Charged mobile phone with emergency number stored
• Foil blanket, bivvy bag or equivalent

All runners must bring the above items to the race. The actual kit to be carried during the race will be finalised on the day, depending on conditions etc., and clearly advised at Registration.

You should also have the means to carry all the kit in case required.

Failure to have the required items may lead to you being denied entry to the race, or disqualification. Random checks may be carried out.

Route Description:

Race route - starting at the usual spot, just beyond the barrier. Up the fire road route, then as per the course map. Small change from previous years with route going through a small forest to minimise tarmac on the way out. On the way back, we won't be using the fire road route we went up, we will finish down a cool single track with the right turn onto the finish straight. All will be marked, couple of marshals on course too. Avg Ascent/Descent Grade: 7.1%/-7.4% (be warned that descent off Trooperstown Hill has a -27% descent grade, and the final descent through the tress has a -24% descent grade). If the numbers don't mean much to you, the -27% basically means a very steep descent. However, don't let the descents / steepness put you off. There is always the option to walk down the steep bits. Short course/junior route U18 - as main race, but turn R up the steep climb to the top of Trooperstown Hill, then back from there exactly as the main race. Distance 5k. U10 (one loop) run a loop in opposite direction to the main race - up through the forest onto the tarmac road, down the fire road to the finish. Distance 2k. Under 10's need to be accompanied. U14 (two loops of above), i.e 4k. Start 10-15 minutes after main race

Early Start: There will be an early start for runners averaging over 160% of the winning time at 10:30am

Juniors will start 10/15 minutes after main field and run a loop in opposite direction to the main race - up through the forest onto the tarmac road, down the fire road to the finish, younger ones 1 loop, under 14's two loops. Under 10's need to be accompanied

Getting There:

Take the M50 Southbound, get off at the Roundwood exit (Kilmacanogue) and follow the signs towards Laragh, drive through Annamoe and follow the bend left. 1.5km further down (keep the River Inchavore on your left), you'll see a brown sign saying "Trooperstown", turn in here and follow the minor road to the car park at the river before the stone bridge. Parking is very tight and the road through the parking area is a public road, so please be careful. Grid ref for parking: T 158 969. CARPOOL: PLEASE carpool from Roundwood, there is on-road parking as you enter the village and some at the prize-giving location (Kavanagh's Roundwood). WARNING: Single occupancy cars may have to be directed to park in Laragh and jog to the registration / start (1.6km). Please follow Marshalls' directions at all times.

Organisers Instructions:

INDOOR REGISTRATION
Please remove dirty shoes entering the Mountain Rescue centre

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.

Please car pool as much as possible from Roundwood. And co-operate with the nice parking marshals :-) We will have to close registration in time for the laptop crew to set up at the start. So the registration queue will close at 10:45 sharp. Anyone not in the queue by that stage will not be allowed enter the race. So please turn up in good time! It's likely to be muddy and slippy up on the hill, so grippy shoes are recommended, flats will definitely put you at a disadvantage. And please keep in mind this race takes in more exposed open hillside than most of the other winter league races, so come prepared - windproof/waterproof top (mandatory), hat, gloves (recommended). 

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 you do not have a chip, one will be provided to you free of charge

Your chip will and number will be yours for the entire 2023 race year. Please retain both for the year, they are your responsibility. Replacement number or chips will be charged at €5 and can be purchased online.

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 finish line 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. 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.

Prizegiving Location:

Kavanagh's Roundwood.

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		Mike Long	No
First Aid Officer		Catherine King	No
Race Marker		Rene Borg	No
Laptop Operator		Alistair Hodgett	No
Shadow laptop operator		Derek Hay	No
Shadow laptop operator		Conor O'Farrell	No
Helper		Stephen Lavelle	No
Helper		Jenni Miley	No
Helper		Laura Flynn	No
Helper		Henny Brandsma	No
Helper		Andrew Trafford	No
Helper		Mike Jordan	No
Helper		Patrick Marshall	No
Helper		Derek O Keane	No
Helper		Alan Ayling	No
Helper		liam kenny	No
Helper		matthew mcconnell	No
Helper		Roelie Smit	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		David Rouse	Yes
Helper		Daniel O'Brien	Yes

Carpool