Powerscourt Ridge

County:

Wicklow

Date:

Saturday 23rd November, 2024

Time:

10:30

Climb (m):

860

Distance (km):

15.30

Event Difficulty:

9 (3,3,3) - Difficult Terrain, >500M ascent, >10Km

Race Marking:

- Route not marked

GPS Allowed:

Yes

Leagues:

 

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.

Entry Opens:

Friday 15th November 2024, 09:00

Entry Closes:

Friday 22nd November 2024, 18:00

Entry cost:

€7 for seniors, €5 for over 65s and under 18s

Entry limit:

None set

Route Description:

2024 Long Course:

2024 Short Course

First part of course we far as Maulin will be marked Long course will be course - from Crone Woods - up over Maulin peak - from there - run down to the Dargle river - up Djouce - down around the shoulder and back the Wicklow way to the finish.
This year the race will follow a path up to Maulin from the West side. Same course that was run in 2023

Getting There:

Please carpool as much as possible - 3 to 4 per car if possible. Parking is very limited and other groups such as hikers use this Crone woods car park as well.

Organisers Instructions:

Entries open on Friday 15th November

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

Carpool