Flagstaff
- Description:
- Flagstaff
- County:
- Louth
- Date:
- Sunday 16th June, 2024
- Time:
- 11:00
- Climb (m):
- 1000
- Distance (km):
- 17.00
- Event Difficulty:
- 9 (3,3,3) - Difficult Terrain, >500M ascent, >10Km
- Race Marking:
-
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Route not marked - GPS Allowed:
- No
- Leagues:
- Ulster Championship
- 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.
- Getting There:
- Free Coach Transfer to Start for first 70 Athletes Registered. Unfortunately, no Entries on the Day. Min. age is 17 years old. Registration from 0930Hrs at Tourist Information Office Car Park, Carlingford. Coach to Start leaves Tourist Information Car Park at 1030Hrs (sharp)
- Organisers Instructions:
- Entry available HERE Armagh AC’s “Flagstaff to Carlingford Mountain Race” takes place on Sunday 16th June 2024. This is a 10.3 mile (16.5km) Mountain Race with approximately 3,400 feet (1000m) of ascent and as with all mountain races navigation and local knowledge are essential skills. This particular route and terrain is vulnerable to poor visibility with mist and poor weather. Even in favourable weather conditions. So, full body cover will be required along with essential kit. Race Director will undertake a mandatory Kit Check before boarding Coach to Start. Start: about 150 metres up the road from the track entrance GR 112194 Checkpoints: 1. Anglesey Mt 104176 2. Clermont 099171 3. Black Mountain 099158 4. Carnawaddy Mountain(Cairn) 113139 5. Windy Gap 131136 6. Slieve Foye 169120 Finish: Carlingford (lane into main street) 188116
- Prizegiving Location:
- .Prizegiving & Refreshments afterwards at The Foy Centre, Dundalk St. Carlingford, A91 D42A.
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
