Glendalough Tucker Trail
- Description:
- 80K over way-marked trails surrounding Glendalough
- County:
- Wicklow
- Date:
- Saturday 20th July, 2024
- Time:
- 07:00
- Climb (m):
- 3000
- Distance (km):
- 80.00
- Event Difficulty:
- 10 (Extreme) - Extreme, >1,000M ascent or > 30Km
- Race Marking:
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Only major junctions marked - GPS Allowed:
- Yes
- Leagues:
- Irish Ultra Championships
- 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 Glendalough Tucker Trail is an 80km mountain run based on three ‘out & back’ loops. The race is centered on the Glendalough Valley and will be run along the way-marked trails of St Kevin’s Way, the Spink and the Wicklow Way.
The course will use the St Kevin’s Way signage and Wicklow Way signage. Some additional markings may be added at the organiser’s discretion, but the way mark posts of the existing trails are considered sufficient for navigation.
GPS: 53 00'22.58"N 6 20'36.24"W
From Laragh take R756 to Glendalough. Travel past the Visitor Centre and the Glendalough Hotel and continue on to the end of the road to enter the Upper Lake car-park.
Please note that there is a fee to enter this carpark (currently €4) - car pooling is highly recommended.
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To enter you must be 18 years old on the day of entry and be a member of IMRA for 2024. Race entry will be available through myIMRA. No cash entries or race entries on the day.
Route Overview
The total route is approximately 80km (50 miles) in distance, with a total climb in the region of 3,000m. The route consists of three separate legs and will be run as a continuous single-stage race that must be completed within 12 hours. The race route is run in the order and direction set out in the race booklet provided via the link below.
The start, finish & transition area will be situated beside the Upper Lake Car-park in the Glendalough Valley.
Mandatory Kit
See race booklet for details
Links to Further Information
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
| Driver Name | Location | Passing Through | Departure | Seats Available | Seats Accepted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Walsh | Ballymore Eustace | Hollywood | 06:00:00 | 2 | 0 |
| Julian Kennedy | Kilmacanogue | Roundwood | 06:00:00 | 2 | 0 |
| Julian Kennedy | Kilmacanogue | Roundwood | 06:00:00 | 2 | 1 |
