Slieve Bawn
- County:
- Roscommon
- Date:
- Saturday 20th July, 2024
- Time:
- 11:00
- Climb (m):
- 270
- Distance (km):
- 8.10
- Event Difficulty:
- 5 (1,2,2) - Easy Terrain, 200M - 500M ascent, 6Km - 10Km
- Race Marking:
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Only major junctions marked - GPS Allowed:
- No
- Leagues:
- West League
- 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.
- Getting There:
- The meeting point / car park is on link below https://www.google.com/maps/place/Sliabh+Bawn+Wind+Farm+Recreation+Area+Parking/@53.7319514,-8.0722165,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x485c28b224925f37:0x359ce6ae70c38985!8m2!3d53.7319514!4d-8.0722165!16s%2Fg%2F11c6sqym23?entry=ttu - The Maps tab also has the road turn off junction and carpark / starting area marked in with blue circles - The race starting and finishing is this main car park area, beside wind turbine T20 (you can't miss it!)
- Organisers Instructions:
- Route Description - The Route Map and Course profile are on the Maps tab - The first 1km is uphill including a short steep climb up Trim Trail. Continue up by the Summit at 2km. From here there's a 0.5km fast downhill. The road leads into a nice forested area signposted as Mass Rock / Church ruins area at 4-5km. On the downhill to 6km mark look to your left to see the steep steps which lead up towards the Holy Cross. All the hard work is done now. Enjoy the final fast 1km downhill to the car park / finish line. - The route is approx 8k with 270 metres elevation gain - It's all on hard packed gravel type trails/roads - One continuous anticlockwise loop - Juniors also welcome with a anticlockwise loop of 3k and 100 metres elevation gain
- Prizegiving Location:
- Prizegiving & refreshments at the finish area
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aidan Hughes | Swinford | Heading East on the N5 from Swinford to Slieve Bawn race location. | 09:00:00 | 2 | 0 |
