Nephin

Description:

Nephin (non championship route)

County:

Mayo

Date:

Sunday 2nd June, 2024

Time:

12:00

Climb (m):

736

Distance (km):

7.35

Event Difficulty:

8 (3,3,2) - Difficult Terrain, >500M ascent, 6Km - 10Km

Race Marking:

- Route fully marked

GPS Allowed:

No

Leagues:

West League 

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:

The route for the West League 2024 will follow the recently introduced Way Marked path to the summit. Starting from the trailhead car park to the summit and back down the same way. It will be an out and back course that will be fully marked. There are sections of loose stones on the ascent and descent with severe gradients in places, particular caution should be exercised whilst descending. The Way Marked path must be adhered to at all times for safety and anyone found to be taking short cuts will be disqualified. There is a stile on the route crossing a barbed wired fence that must be navigated. https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2614547 https://www.strava.com/activities/3003818535

Getting There:

Start: North plantation 2km south of Lahardaun, between Crossmolina & Pontoon, Co. Mayo. G.R. G 109103

Leaving Lahardaun towards Crossmolina take first left just as leaving the village and drive down a very narrow road until you see other cars. It should be signposted at the left turn.

Putting "Nephin Car Park" into Google Maps should get you there too.

https://goo.gl/maps/jc3CcA8NNe92

Organisers Instructions:

Race Entry closes at 18:00hrs the day before the race start. No race entry available on race day. Registration on the day at Barrett's Shop Café seating area, Lahardaun from 10.30am. Race starts at 12 noon. Juiniors are more than welcome. There is limited car parking at the race start so Car Pooling is strongly encouraged once registration is completed. Please do not drive to the start alone where possible, parking is very limited at the race start and not exclusive to the IMRA event. There will be a Short Course option of approximately 5km which will follow the same route up and down Nephin as the Long Course but turning at the base of the mountain. This route option will include some open mountain running and will be fully way marked. There is a stile on the route crossing a barbed wired fence that must be navigated. No Dogs on the course.

Prizegiving Location:

Prizes for Top 3 Male/Female overall (Long Course) and 1st Junior Male/Female (Short Course). Post-Race light refreshments at the Car Park at the base of Nephin. Weather permitting. There will be an informal raffle for some spot prizes. If weather is poor then we will revert back to Barret's Shop for refreshments and prize giving.

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		David Sands	No
Deputy Race Director		David Dinsmore	No
First Aid Officer		Ruth Candon	No
Helper		AOIFE Fagan	No
Helper		keith o brien	No
Helper		Mawusime Blewuada	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		Barry Gallagher	Yes
Helper		Eoin Syron	Yes

Carpool