Glen of the Downs

Description:

Trail race on Glen of the Downs, Co. Wicklow

County:

Wicklow

Date:

Wednesday 24th July, 2024

Time:

19:30

Climb (m):

292

Distance (km):

8.15

Event Difficulty:

5 (1,2,2) - Easy Terrain, 200M - 500M ascent, 6Km - 10Km

Race Marking:

- Route fully marked

GPS Allowed:

Yes

Leagues:

Trail League Leinster 

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:

Just to let everyone know the route is slightly different this year and is going through a tunnel so caution is needed when entering…

Getting There:

Travelling South on the N11 from Dublin towards Wexford, take the exit for the Glenview Hotel. Parking is in Horkans Garden Centre there’s only room for 80 car spaces and a 3euro charge per car so we will have to carpool as much as possible.The Glenview Hotel is on the western side.There will be sandwiches and drinks after also a food and coffee van selling there afterwards so prize giving well be there also..

Organisers Instructions:

Pics of new map up for senior and junior race forget the old map please…

Prizegiving Location:

Is in horkans garden centre

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		Mikey Fry	No
First Aid Officer		Patrik Albertsson	No
Race Marker		Andy Keeling	No
Laptop Operator		David Power	No
Shadow laptop operator		Steven Pettigrew	No
Shadow laptop operator		Eoin Hamilton	No
Helper		Peter Stringer	No
Helper		Alan Kennedy	No
Helper		John Bell	No
Helper		Ben Mooney	No
Helper		Brian Wynne	No
Helper		Richard Allan	No
Helper		Elaine Lee	No
Helper		Lesleyann Wylie	No
Helper		Daniel Barry	No
Helper		Sile Nolan	No
Helper		Aoife Mckernan	No
Helper		Brian Kitson	No
Helper		Pat McKernan	No
Helper		Stéphane Claude	No
Helper		Paul Mahon	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
Deputy Race Director		Lillian Deegan	Yes
Helper		Graeme Romer	Yes
Helper		Ellie Romer	Yes

Carpool