Howth Winter
- Description:
- Howth Winter Route
- County:
- Dublin
- Date:
- Saturday 27th January, 2024
- Time:
- 11:00
- Climb (m):
- 248
- Distance (km):
- 7.48
- 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:
- Leinster Spring League
- Mandatory Kit:
- Level B - Standard
- Waterproof jacket
- Hat or buff
- Gloves
- Whistle
- Charged mobile phone with emergency number stored
- Foil blanket, bivvy bag or equivalent
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.
- Getting There:
- The race registration will take place at the Deer Park Golf Clubhouse in the Howth Castle Estate as shown on the attached map. Public transport access is via the N3/6 bus from Abbey Street and the nearest stop is not far from the entrance of the estate. Bus timetables can be viewed on all of the usual websites(http://www.dublinbus.ie/Your-Journey1/Timetables/, https://www.transportforireland.ie/timetables/). Those travelling by car can park in available spaces at the Golf Club on a first come, first served basis, we are strictly forbidden from parking at any point along the driveway, if space is not available you can park for free in the Harbour car parks (1K from Registration). The Dart station is also shown on the map and is about 1K up to registration, again a timetable is available on all the usual locations. https://www.irishrail.ie/train-timetables , https://www.transportforireland.ie/timetables/).
- Organisers Instructions:
- Registration and Race Details
Registration will be from 09:15 to 10:30 sharp, as we’ll have to relocate to the start down at the Castle. This is a 10 minute walk from registration.
As this is one of the first Leinster Spring League races of the year, please come early as race numbers have to be issued and tags re-programmed or new ones issued.
As the race is less than 8 kilometers there will be no early start.
There is a junior route and there will be a marshals at the points where they split from the main race. Please note U10 must be accompanied on the race route by a guardian or parent.
For more information on Updated Junior runners policies, copy this link to your browser: https://www.imra.ie/forum/topic/id/5487
The course will be fully marked and in general you should follow the trail you’re on and only change direction where you see markings coming up to a turn or junction and the turn will generally be to the side that the markings are on.
Where we feel there might be problems, we’ll have a marshal positioned as an overall note if you enter a golf course that’s not overgrown you’ve gone wrong
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