Top Of Coom
- Description:
- Top Of Coom
- County:
- Kerry
- Date:
- Sunday 17th September, 2023
- Time:
- 12:00
- Climb (m):
- 350
- Distance (km):
- 11.00
- Event Difficulty:
- 6 (2,2,2) - Moderate Terrain, 200M - 500M ascent, 6Km - 10Km
- Race Marking:
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Route fully marked - GPS Allowed:
- No
- Leagues:
- Whiskey In The Jar League
- Route Description:
- Nice fast course, Forrest trail, Bog road, and open Mountain. Long race will be approx 11km. Short race will be approx 5km. Both routes will be fully marked.
- Getting There:
- Top of Coom Ireland's Highest Pub Coolnolhill, Kilgarvan, Co. Kerry, V93 EW90. From Cork, N22 through Macroom and Baile Mhuirne (Ballyvourney), turn left at the Mills Inn, take minor road through Cúil Aodha (Coolea), and continue uphill on this minor road as far as Top of Coom Pub. From Kerry, N22 from Killarney, turn right onto the R569 road to Kilgarvan and Kenmare, about 3km before Kilgarvan turn left over Morleys Bridge and continue uphill on this minor road as far as Top of Coom Pub.
- Organisers Instructions:
- TIME: 11:45 (Kids race). 12:00 (Long race). 12:10 (Short race). ENTRY DETAILS: Adults (16+) €7. Over 65s & juniors €5. Plus €10 one-off annual IMRA Membership fee. No cash payment accepted at race. Purchase race entry & membership online before race. Kids under 10 (accompanied) Free.
- Prizegiving Location:
- No dogs allowed at this one I'm afraid, as all part's of the race, including the start and finish, take place on a working sheep farm. Sign in open at 1030am. Sign in closes at 1145. Can volunteers be at the Top at 1030am also, le do thoil. Early start for long race at 1130am. Early start sign in before 1115am. Early start finishing times will be placed at greater than 160% of overall winning time. Marshals may not be on the route for the Early starters, but the route will be fully marked. Looking forward to seeing you all at Ireland's highest pub. As this is the last race of the Whiskey in the Jar League, we will have the end of league prizes on hand also for those that have completed 4 races.
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
