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:
Participants will be bussed to the race start at Baile Breac (52.21474699073746, -10.292630103792941).
- Commence 4km climb of Cnoc Bréanainn/Mount Brandon, following the stations of the cross/white markers / red+yellow IMRA flags.
- After summiting Mt Brandon the route veers south, dropping to a stone wall called Claí Bharra an Ghéaráin. Follow this wall until you reach the twin peaks of Garrán Ceoil and An Géarán. A steep descent from here across boggy terrain to the saddle of Mullach Bhéal, and another steep climb. Cross more boggy terrain on The Scraig, followed by a descent to the carpark at the top of the Connor Pass.
- Here you will cross the main road, and veer off the mountain road to take up a grassy track through the valley, across the main road again, and a final few kms of track/tarmac to the the best race finish imaginable in Paul Geaney's Pub.
**Please note that the route crosses a very busy tourist road (The Connor Pass) twice, once at the saddle and again towards the bottom, due care is needed.
The route will be marked with flags.
Due to exposed airy ridges, the ability to navigate independently in zero visibility conditions on steep open ground is required.
Getting There:
Dingle Town
please Park on the side of the road outside the rear of Paul Geaney's pub.
Access via Town Bypass (you will see th ePobalscoil across the road)
Organisers Instructions:
registration location.
Paul Geaneys Pub courtyard, Dingle Town
Bus Departure time to race start 10:15am
Bus Drop off Bally Brack. (1.5km) walk to race start)
Prizegiving Location:
Paul Geaneys Pub courtyard, Dingle Town
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
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