Glanageenty Trail 10km
- Description:
- Glanageenty race
- County:
- Kerry
- Date:
- Saturday 11th February, 2023
- Time:
- 11:30
- Climb (m):
- 318
- Distance (km):
- 9.10
- Event Difficulty:
- 6 (2,2,2) - Moderate Terrain, 200M - 500M ascent, 6Km - 10Km
- Race Marking:
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Route fully marked - GPS Allowed:
- Yes
- Leagues:
- Route Description:
See loop segment here.
- Getting There:
- Please park at the Half-way Bar (7C3C+WF Ballydwyer, County Kerry), and you will be transported to trail-head from there. Or if you are feeling like a warm-up, it's a nice 2 mile jog from the Half-way Bar to the start line.
- Organisers Instructions:
- 10km race day information: Registration: 1. Registration takes place at the Glanageenty Walkways Trailhead – Location/Address: - 7F94+P4 Glanagenty, County Kerry. 2. Registration for the 10km opens at 10am and will close at 11am. 3. You will receive your bib number at registration. Race Start Time: 1. The 10km starts at 11:30am. CAR PARKING: 1. PLEASE PARK AT THE HALF-WAY BAR, (7C3C+WF Ballydwyer, County Kerry), you will be transported to the trailhead from there. Mandatory Kit: 1. Light running rain-jacket. This MUST be carried on the person at all times during the race. Anyone without a rain jacket will be disqualified from the race. 2. Appropriate Trail footwear/runners. 3. Fully charged mobile phone. 4. This is a leave no trace event. You need to bring your own refillable water bottle/hydration pack which you can refill as needed at our aid stations. Toilet Facilities: There are no toilet facilities at the trailhead. However, there are toilets available at the half-way bar which you can use before/after race. 7C3C+WF Ballydwyer, County Kerry. Drop Bags: there will be an area for drop bags on the day. First Aid: 1. We will have a First Aid Officer on the course. Race Route: 1. The 10km route will be clearly marked. 3. There will be Marshalls at the road crossings. However, please adhere to the rules of the road at these points. Aid Stations: 1. There will be two aid stations available with water available that you can use to refill your bottles/hydration packs. One aid station will be located at the trail-head, and the other aid station will be located at the mid-point of the loop. Food/Refreshments: 1. There will be soup and refreshments in the Half-Way Bar (7C3C+WF Ballydwyer, County Kerry). Additional Information: 1. All proceeds from this event will be donated to the Glanageenty Walkways Committee for ongoing trail improvements and maintenance.
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
