Irish Mountain
Running Association

Galtee Challenge Duo race

Photo of Galtee Challenge Duo race
Photo of Galtee Challenge Duo race
Photo of Galtee Challenge Duo race
Photo of Galtee Challenge Duo race
Description:
Galtees Duo (DUO - ENTER WITH PARTNER)
County:
Tipperary
Date:
Saturday 28th September, 2024
Time:
10:00
Climb (m):
1800
Distance (km):
27.00
Event Difficulty:
10 (Extreme) - Extreme, >1,000M ascent or > 30Km
Race Marking:
Only major junctions marked - Only major junctions marked
GPS Allowed:
Yes
Leagues:
 
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:

Route map for IMRA Galtee Challenge Duo Race 2024 by IMRA Munster on plotaroute.com

Getting There:
Put "King's Yard" into your Google Maps and you'll get there. Obviously you need to choose "King's Yard, Kilbehenny" and not "King's Yard, London" or you will probably not make the race start time.
If you don't have Google Maps then head towards Mitchelstown, head along the R369 towards Kilbehenny, you will see brown signs for King's Yard on the R369. Keep following these signs until you reach King's Yard.
Organisers Instructions:
THIS IS IMRA MUNSTERS FIRST “2UP” EVENT !
Anyone signing up for this great mountain challenge must have a running partner to run with. For the nature of the event as a Duo, both runners must stay together at all times. You may only cross the finish line with your running buddy.
The pairs will be given trackers on the morning - 1 tracker per pair.
Both runners must enter the race as you would for any other IMRA race. You must then email the RD once both runners have registered, giving the names of the two runners. Email details will be on the Forum thread for this event.
The course is very challenging with a lot of ascent and decent. The Duo aspect will help with morale and also for safety. We look forward to this epic morning out on the hills, with a twist. This course is more challenging than last year's race so don't say we didn't warn you!
Prizes will be as follows:
Ladies Teams - 1st & 2nd place
Mens Teams - 1st & 2nd place
Mixed Teams - 1st & 2nd place
STRICT RULES APPLY TO MANDATORY KIT
There will be plenty of refreshments and beer afterwards. There are showers and toilets available in King's Yard
Prizegiving Location:
There will be prizes for first and second female teams, male teams and mixed teams. Prize-giving will be at the race start/finsh line in King's Yard. ROUTE DESCRIPTION Distances are approximate. Any marked route must be taken! From Kings Yard take the north trail into Glounreagh Glen; 2k take path on left to cross stream at ford; head in a southerly direction. 3k turn right uphill to summit of Carrigeen; head in northerly direction to saddle; head west at saddle picking up zig zag path; follow path to Blackrock River; follow river on eastern bank for 2k going through 2 gates to water station at 7k go through 3rd gate and follow wall; leave wall when it turns sharply right downhill; pick up trail heading north. After a short distance follow gully uphill; leave gully and head to summit of Knockaterriff;. Head in southerly direction passing a small cairn and bog burst; head for small gully on the western side of pigeon rock river;. Leave the gully and head for the sheep pins; follow fence in westerly direction leaving it when it turns sharply left; head in a northerly direction to perimeter fence of woods. Head downhill; go through gate at bottom right; head through the woods to the stile at the foot of Temple Hill aid station in this area 17k Go uphill to summit of Temple Hill; head to Lyracappul; follow wall in easterly direction for 1k; head in southerly direction to saddle. Head left following gully to river in Glounreagh Glen; cross river head towards the Kissing Tree; pick up the trail and head back to Kings Yard. Well done!
 

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

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