Slieve Bloom Marathon

Description:

Slieve Bloom Marathon

County:

Laois

Date:

Saturday 24th June, 2023

Time:

10:00

Climb (m):

1000

Distance (km):

43.50

Event Difficulty:

10 (Extreme) - Extreme, >1,000M ascent or > 30Km

Race Marking:

- Only major junctions marked

GPS Allowed:

Yes

Leagues:

 

Route Description:

The route follows the Slieve Bloom Way from the starting point near Glenbarrow Trailhead to the finish point at Clonaslee (Brittas Forest Entrance, located one minute walk from the village)

Runners will be bussed from the Community Centre to the starting point near Glenbarrow Trailhead. Busses will leave at 9:15. (Registration is at Clonaslee Community Centre from 8:30-9:00)

The route has lots of variation with some single track, mountain paths, forestry tracks and some road sections. Please adhere to the rules of the road.

There will be aid stations along the route at the following locations:
Monicknew Trail head 14km
Kinnitty Forest 26km
Glenkeen 37km

There will be a bag drop at Kinnitty Forest 26km (bags will not be returned at the end of the race)

Getting There:

Registration is at Clonaslee Community Centre
https://goo.gl/maps/Su1qzfJNVsUAt1WE6

Organisers Instructions:

No refunds or transfers allowed.

This will be a race open to all runners. The route mostly follows the Slieve Bloom way with three short deviations along the route. All main junctions are marked with the Slieve Bloom Way yellow marker. Any deviations for the marathon race only will be marked. Runners need to familiarise themselves with the route before hand. GPS ALLOWED but the markers on the day is the route.

Registration is at Clonaslee Community Centre at 8:30 to 9:00. the Marathon bus will leave at 9.15. The finish is at Brittas Forest Entrance, Clonaslee (10 mins walk 1km from the centre). Marathon runners are asked to park at the community centre.

Please follow all parking directions on the day and do not block any runner or locals.

Mandatory kit: 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 Cup/bottle - no cups will be provided at checkpoints Base layer/long-sleeved top

There is limited parking at the race start point near Glenbarrow. Runners are asked to take the bus or arrange an alternative drop off.

Remember we have a 'no waste' policy, please bring your own cup/mug. Please respect this beautiful area and ensure no littering.

Prizegiving Location:

Brittas Forest (finish line near Clonaslee)

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		Gaelan Elliffe	No
Deputy Race Director		Paul Kelly	No
First Aid Officer		Lillian Deegan	No
Helper		Matthew Sammon	No
Helper		Tom Lupton	No
Helper		Christy Cahill	No
Helper		Rebecca O'Neil	No
Helper		Janus van der Merwe	No
Helper		Ania van der Merwe	No
Helper		Martin Lyons	No
Helper		Gerard Buckley	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		Rachel O'Callaghan	Yes
Helper		John Healy	Yes
Helper		Johan van der Merwe	Yes
Helper		Nita McLoughlin	Yes

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