Mountain Rescue Benefit Race

Description:

A short route around Paddock Hill near Laragh

County:

Wicklow

Date:

Wednesday 21st August, 2024

Time:

19:30

Climb (m):

250

Distance (km):

8.00

Event Difficulty:

6 (2,2,2) - Moderate Terrain, 200M - 500M ascent, 6Km - 10Km

Race Marking:

- Route fully 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.

Route Description:

Route will be as in previous years

Getting There:

Getting There: Parking is at Trooperstown forest carpark, just off the Roundwood Laragh road (same carpark as Trooperstown race). PLEASE CARPOOL FROM ROUNDWOOD (Village or Roundwood Cemetery) or LARAGH Registration will take place in GOIMRT base at start of road to carpark. Race start is approx 800m from registration. To get to race start from registration jog along road towards Roundwood for 150m to forest entrance on left. Go through barrier and follow fireroad uphill for 600m to upper road. Race starts at barrier on other side of this road. Please take care when crossing these roads! Please do not park at the mountain rescue base or at barriers at start of race. Use the carpark at Trooperstown.

Organisers Instructions:

Organisers Instructions: Dublin Wicklow Mountain Rescue Team and the Glen of Imaal Mountain Rescue Team in association with IMRA are organising an end of season Mountain Rescue Benefit Hill Run. There will be several Mountain Rescue personnel from both teams in attendance so this is the race to have your tumble! There will be race prizes, sponsored by IMRA , several spot prizes and it promises to be a great fun night at the end of what has been a great season. PLEASE NOTE ONLINE ENTRY ONLY and ENTRY IS €10 FOR THIS EVENT. Mountain Rescue in Ireland is a voluntary service, and depends on fundraising for most of its operating income. Between the two teams we respond to about 100 callouts per annum and cover an operational area from the Cooley Mountains down to South Wicklow. Please support what we hope will be a great event in aid of a very worthwhile cause. ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY All competitors, and particularly those who have not competed this year already, should READ the NEW REGISTRATION GUIDELINES. All competitors must be registered as a 2024 member €10 for seniors, €5 for over 65s and under 18s. Kit requirements: Level B. The Mountain Rescue Benefit Race this year is on the same route as last year. Route Description: PLEASE NOTE THIS RACE IS THE SAME ROUTE AROUND PADDOCK HILL AS USED LAST YEAR. There is a map of the route in the Photos section of this event. THE LOOPED SECTION IS RUN CLOCKWISE. Getting There: Parking is at Trooperstown forest carpark, just off the Roundwood Laragh road (same carpark as Trooperstown race). Registration will take place in GOIMRT base at start of road to carpark. Race start is approx 800m from registration. To get to race start from registration jog along road towards Roundwood for 150m to forest entrance on left. Go through barrier and follow fireroad uphill for 600m to upper road. Race starts at barrier on other side of this road. Please take care when crossing these roads! Please do not park at the mountain rescue base or at forest barriers at start of race. Use the carpark at Trooperstown. Registration will open at 18:00 and close at 19:15 to allow everyone to get to the start. Early Start at 7:00 for anyone over 160% of normal winning.. if in doubt please take the early start SHORT/JUNIOR COURSE- We will have a short/ Junior course of just under 5km, starting at 7:35pm Thank you.

Prizegiving Location:

Kavanaghs Pub, Roundwood

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		Brendan Lawlor	No
Deputy Race Director		Gareth Little	No
First Aid Officer		Paul O'Grady	No
Race Marker		Mikey Fry	No
Race Marker		Terry Lawless	No
Laptop Operator		Monica Timmins	No
Shadow laptop operator		Miriam Maher	No
Helper		Eimear McMahon	No
Helper		Robert Costello	No
Helper		Dermot O'Eidhneain	No
Helper		Sile Nolan	No
Helper		Martina Colville	No
Helper		Ben Mangan	No
Helper		Ann Robinson	No
Helper		Robertas Jocius	No
Helper		Mile Jociute	No
Helper		Donatas Jocius	No
Helper		Lillian Deegan	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		Mike Jordan	Yes

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