Slieve Bloom Way Ultra
- Description:
- Slieve Bloom Way
- County:
- Laois
- Date:
- Saturday 24th June, 2023
- Time:
- 07:00
- Climb (m):
- 2000
- Distance (km):
- 72.00
- 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:
- The route has some beautiful scenery and a diverse mix of terrain, including fire roads, gentle trails, open mountains, technical trails, and some sections of road. you will be passing through some farmland so please be respectful and mindful of sheep and cattle.
We will be following the Slieve Bloom Waymarked trails link to the route below
The race will start and finish in Clonsalee following the yellow man markers in a clockwise direction.
Entry Criteria:
You must have run an ultra race of at least 50km in 2022 or more recently to meet the qualifying entry criteria. Those intending to enter should email the following details: Name, name of qualifying race, link to qualifying race results - to slievebloomwayultra@gmail.com
Mandatory Kit list is as follows:
Waterproof jacket
Mobile phone - battery fully charged
Hi-Viz/reflective upper outer layer
Map of route /gpx
Food & Drink
Whistle
Gloves & Hat/Buff
Foil Blanket
Tracker
Cup/bottle - no cups will be provided at checkpoints
Base layer/long-sleeved top
Aid stations / Drop bags
1, Glenbarrow
2, Moniknew
3, Kinnitty
4, Cademstown
5, Checkpoint Glenkeen
Cut-off point in Glenkeen Time 5:30 pm
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
