Mweelrea

Description:

Mweelrea

County:

Mayo

Date:

Saturday 29th June, 2024

Time:

13:30

Climb (m):

766

Distance (km):

10.70

Event Difficulty:

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

Race Marking:

- Route not marked

GPS Allowed:

No

Leagues:

All Ireland Championship, Connacht Championship 

Mandatory Kit:

Level C - Advanced

• Waterproof jacket with integrated hood and taped seams
• Hat or buff
• Gloves
• Whistle
• Charged mobile phone with emergency number stored
• Foil blanket, bivvy bag or equivalent
• Waterproof full leg cover
• Means to carry a minimum of 500 mL water
• Emergency food
• Map of route/area
• Compass

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:

Race Route

Race to the top of Mweelrea and back from Silver Strand car park, following the route illustrated in the maps tab for this event. There are two mandatory points to reach on the route: The head of the gully on the col north of Mweelrea summit and the summit itself.

There will be a marshall at the mandatory point on the col and the route will be marked between the mandatory point on the col and the summit. Runners must be capable of navigating individually following the race route.

Short Course

There will be a short course turn-around option for at the first mandatory point on the col in case of bad weather. Any runner who does not feel confident to proceed to the summit in bad weather is to take the short course option.

Getting There:

Parking

Parking at Silver Strand Car Park: https://goo.gl/maps/6KGPyrr7iWiZpL4W8

From Westport head to Louisburgh. Go straight through Louisburgh and keep on the main road until you reach the Silver Strand which is signposted. This is a narrow road and it's possible to get caught behind slow moving traffic very easily. Be sure to give yourself enough time to get to the race in time for registration!

Organisers Instructions:

The route is not marked for the majority of the course. Runners must be capable of navigating individually following the race route. This race is suitable for experienced mountain runners ONLY. No juniors permitted. MANDATORY SHOWERPROOF JACKET MUST BE CARRIED/WORN DURING ALL IMRA EVENTS No jacket = no result. Bring the mandatory jacket and have it crossing the finish line. For the Mweelrea race, please also ensure you bring the mandatory kit specified below. THERE IS NO SELF-TIMING AT IMRA EVENTS You should start the race at the specified gun-times, or choose a distance that suits your ability. Registration All competitors, and particularly those who have not competed this year already, should READ the NEW REGISTRATION GUIDELINES. We are NO longer accepting MONEY at races. You will need to REGISTER ON-LINE for the event and for the year if this is your first race this year. We no longer accept vouchers for race entry. Registration will close at 6pm 28th of June to allow us print off the list of runners. Entry is on-line only. There will be no entry on race day. IMRA no longer accept vouchers or cash. Sign In You must sign in at the registration desk so that we know you are taking part in the run. If this is your first race this year, you will collect your number which you KEEP for the year. Please bring confirmation of number and registration. If you have already run this year please bring your number with you. Its quite a headache for the organisers if you forget your number so PLEASE bring it Sign-in will open at 12:00 and close at 13:15. There will be an early start at 13:00 We are not using chip timing for this event. Mandatory Kit Requirement: Your IMRA number and the following items must be brought to registration by all athletes: - Shower and Windproof Jacket* - Whistle - Hat - Gloves - Map - Compass The race director will decide on the day what kit must be carried*. Runners failing to carry the mandatory kit as defined by the race director on race day for the duration of the event will be disqualified. * Under IMRA rules for competitor's safety, it is mandatory to bring and carry a jacket that is shower and wind proof for all races for the entire race. Any competitor seen not carrying or wearing their jacket at any stage in the race will be disqualified. There are no exceptions to this rule!

Prizegiving Location:

Silver Strand Car Park.

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		Laura Flynn	No
First Aid Officer		Kevin O'Riordan	No
Race Marker		Liam Vines	No
Helper		Orla McEvoy	No
Helper		Brian Mc Connell	No
Helper		Daniela Boehm	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		Alice Clancy	Yes

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