Maurice Mullins 50K
- County:
- Wicklow
- Date:
- Saturday 25th March, 2023
- Time:
- 09:30
- Climb (m):
- 2350
- Distance (km):
- 50.00
- Event Difficulty:
- 10 (Extreme) - Extreme, >1,000M ascent or > 30Km
- Race Marking:
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Only major junctions marked - GPS Allowed:
- Yes
- Leagues:
- Irish Ultra Championships
- Route Description:
- This year the MMU will be 2 races combined, a distances 80KM and 50KM with 2 different start times. These will be the Trials for the Marathon and Ultra for the World Mountain and Trail running world championships in Innsbruck, Austria in June 2023.
Both races will start from the Pier Gates Car Park. 80KM route starting at 6:30am to Glendalough and back joining the 50km race that will start at 9:30am.
The route first half 27km of the 50km route: https://www.strava.com/activities/8541917685
The 50KM will be the same route as last year except we will be taking in Djouce going out and on the way back. Starting from the Car Park across from the Pier Gates heading along the Wicklow way, you will be diverted off the wicklow way to Ballinastoe and continue to the gate, where you will meet and be turned by a Marshall.
From there you will head back up the climb the way you came until you meet another marshall who will direct you back on to the wicklow way. Following the Boardwalks, you will continue until you meet another Marshall who will direct you up over Djouce - From there you will descend Djouce and again join the Wicklow way and head in the direction of Crone woods(17km) where you will hit the first Water & Aid Station.
From there you will continue along the wicklow way via curtlestown until you hit Glencullen river - Glencullen Bridge on Boranaraltry lane(27km).
You will then head back along the same route again via Djouce a second time. Wuhu!! This will increase the height to 2,350 Meters similar to the route of the World Championships Marathon race. You will not go to Ballinastoe on the return leg. - 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 OPEN ON FEB 1ST AND WILL BE CLOSING ON THE 28TH OF FEB (No waiting lists or transfers after this point)
This race will be the Trial Race for the World Championships :
Qualifying times are as follows
Male 4:00hrs
Female 4:45hrs
For for further details in terms of selection criteria, see here https://www.imra.ie/internationals/
Strict cut-off times will be imposed at each of the aid points along the route. These are:
Crone Woods Gate(17km): 12:00 Gates (Halfway, 27km): 13:45 Crone Woods Gate(12km from finish): 15:30
Kit Requirements: A raincoat, 500Ml of Fluids and a hat are mandatory and will be required to be carried by all runners.
Please note registration is at the Public Cark park across from the Pier Gates on the Wicklow Way. Registration open at 7:45am Please follow marshals directions on the morning. Early Start @ 8:30am
The route first half 27km of the 50km route: https://www.strava.com/activities/8541917685
This year we will have a drop bag at the 27km mark turn around point Glencullen Bridge on Boranaraltry lane. There will be a water station manned at Crown Woods on the return leg (approx. 12km from the finish) The event is a self-sufficient event ! please do not have Crews at the turn around point as there is zero parking available. - Prizegiving Location:
- Pier Car Park - there will be a Medal for all finishers
Volunteers (Non-Running)
You need to have done 2 non-running volunteer roles in a calendar year to qualify for end of year prize
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
Carpool
| Driver Name | Location | Passing Through | Departure | Seats Available | Seats Accepted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark McInerney | Lucan | Can pop off M50 if nearby exits. Kilmacanogue Aiming for early start, and slow runner | 07:00:00 | 3 | 0 |
