Currabinny Trail
- Description:
- Currabinny Woods
- County:
- Cork
- Date:
- Wednesday 28th August, 2024
- Time:
- 19:00
- Climb (m):
- 100
- Distance (km):
- 7.00
- Event Difficulty:
- 4 (1,1,2) - Easy Terrain, <200M ascent, 6Km - 10Km
- Race Marking:
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Route fully marked - GPS Allowed:
- Yes
- Leagues:
- Coillte Summer/Autumn Trail League, Munster
- Mandatory Kit:
- Level A - Basic
- Showerproof, windproof jacket
All runners must bring the above items to the race. The actual kit to be carried during the race will be finalised on the day, depending on conditions etc., and clearly advised at Registration.
You should also have the means to carry all the kit in case required.
Failure to have the required items may lead to you being denied entry to the race, or disqualification. Random checks may be carried out.
- Route Description:
- This beautifully located wooded peninsula overlooks Cork Harbour. It has a lovely network of trails through mixed woodland with fine views across the harbour to Cobh and Crosshaven.
Start and finish will be at the main car park area
There will be 3 Race options this year. A long course of about 7km, a very fast course with a few uphills and many fast downhill runs. Elevation gain of about 150m.
The Short Course will start at 6:30pm. 3 km route will go around the woods. Elevation gain of approximately 50m. You will do one lap. It's suitable for beginners in trail running. There is a nice flat warm-up bit on the path with beautiful views, then followed by up and down the hill, past Giants Grave.
Kiddies race at 6:15 pm of less than 1km on the main path, parents should run along.
Route map for IMRA Curraghbinny Woods Long Course V2 by IMRA Munster on plotaroute.com
