Mám Éan
- County:
- Galway
- Date:
- Saturday 17th August, 2024
- Time:
- 10:00
- Climb (m):
- 350
- Distance (km):
- 8.30
- Event Difficulty:
- 7 (3,2,2) - Difficult Terrain, 200M - 500M ascent, 6Km - 10Km
- Race Marking:
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Route fully 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.
- Route Description:
- Mám Éan is a route with some stunning views, as you can see in the photos above. The route can be viewed here: https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2704447?units=km This course is predominantly an "out and back", with some variation in the middle section. For the first approx 1.5km runners will follow the main path, which is a rocky path. Runners will then follow a minor path up the side the hill towards the chapel. From there runners will be directed across the hill and back towards the main path by signs and marshalls. Runners will follow the main path, featuring a mix of rocky terrain and grassy light trail on a mostly downhill section until the turning point at approx 4.2km. Runners will return along the same path for approx 2km before being directed onto minor grassy trail on to the section below the chapel, before rejoining the main path for the final 1.3km. From there it's all downhill back to the finish line, with a view of the 12 Bens in the distance as you approach the finish line. There Junior course is approx 3.5km, with 170m elevation gain. The route covers a lot of loose rocky terrain, so please be advised that it is technical.
- Getting There:
- Parking is available at the start/finish area (link below), but car pooling is strongly encouraged as space may be limited. https://maps.app.goo.gl/insRRJEVnCPG2YrL6 Please follow the instructions of parking marshalls.
- Organisers Instructions:
- The meeting point is the car park linked above, in "Getting there". Registration will open at 08:45 and close at 09:40. Please note: Entries are capped at 50 as per the permit.
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
