Irish Mountain
Running Association

Dysart Woods

Description:
Dysart Woods
County:
Laois
Date:
Sunday 30th April, 2023
Time:
11:00
Climb (m):
200
Distance (km):
6.00
Event Difficulty:
5 (1,2,2) - Easy Terrain, 200M - 500M ascent, 6Km - 10Km
Race Marking:
Only major junctions marked - Only major junctions marked
GPS Allowed:
Yes
Leagues:
Southeast League 
Route Description:
The Dysart Dash is a beautiful figure of eight loop on wooded trail . At approx. 6km , and 200m of ascent , it is suitable for both the beginner and the experienced trail runner . It is a fast course with some lovely climbs up Hewson Hill and moderate but steep technical descents also . This native woodland is a spectacular environment for a trail race , with beautiful views of the Rock of Dunamaise throughout sections of the route.

Route map for Dysart Rev SEL Route 2023 by Brian Smyth on plotaroute.com

Getting There:
Dysart Woods is half way between Portlaoise and Stradbally just off the N80 in Co Laois . Approx 1hr from Dublin City . If travelling on M7 take exit number 16 for Portlaoise and follow signs for N80 (toward Carlow).


See link below








PLEASE SEE LINK AND PIN DROP BELOW TO FIELD FOR PARKING . ONCE PARKED, WALK THROUGH CORRIGMEAL WOODLANDS TO GET TO THE RACE START IN DYSART WOODS. APPROX 1.5km

https://goo.gl/maps/ViZSGtPP4oVvzAot7





Organisers Instructions:
MANDATORY SHOWERPROOF JACKET MUST BE CARRIED/WORN DURING ALL IMRA EVENTS

Under IMRA rules for competitor's safety, it is mandatory to bring and carry a jacket that is shower and windproof 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!



This race is open to all IMRA members. There will be online pre-registration available at €7 on www.imra.ie deadline is 18:00 on Saturday the 29th April.

IMRA MEMBERSHIP PROCEDURE FOR 2023

All competitors must be IMRA members. IMRA membership costs €10 for a calendar year. It is unrelated to membership of other athletic clubs. IMRA membership cannot be purchased at the race, you must follow these steps beforehand:

Login to your "myimra" account on www.imra.ie. If you don't have an account, create one using the REGISTER FOR MYIMRA link here: IMRA Registration, and follow the instructions carefully.

Go to the PURCHASE IMRA PRODUCTS page and purchase 2023 membership using a credit/debit card.

Bring the membership confirmation email containing your race number for the year with you to your first race of the year

Collect your IMRA number at your first race, and hold on to it, as it's valid for the full year.

To pay for the individual race entry, go to the PURCHASE IMRA PRODUCTS page and purchase race entry for €7 using a credit/debit card.



IMPORTANT: No cash entries on the day.

Please carpool as much as possible as car parking spaces may be limited.



Car park : Free of Charge


Registration will be between 9.45 and 10.45 on the morning of the race at corrigmeal just 200m up (back toward main road) from the carpark field. Marshal will be in place to direct runners .


Please allow yourself enough time to get to the race start which is approx 1.5Km from the carpark field.


PRIZEGIVING LOCATION: Prizes will be given as the 1st-3rd females and males cross and the 1st female and male juniors cross the finish line.
Prizegiving Location:
Prizegiving at finish line
 

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

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