Carrauntoohill Mountain Race

Description:

Carrauntoohill Mountain Race

County:

Kerry

Date:

Sunday 14th July, 2024

Time:

13:00

Climb (m):

1600

Distance (km):

17.00

Event Difficulty:

10 (Extreme) - Extreme, >1,000M ascent or > 30Km

Race Marking:

- Route not marked

GPS Allowed:

No

Leagues:

All Ireland Championship, Munster 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.

Route Description:

Route map for IMRA Carrauntoohill Mountain Race 2024 by IMRA Munster on plotaroute.com

Organisers Instructions:

This race is open to experienced mountain runners with the ability to navigate the route safely with map and compass. There are multiple steep cliffs which pose a danger of life or limb threatening injury. Visibility is frequently poor, so please be aware of these hazards before entering All runners should have run an Irish Championship race such as Galtymore or The Old Carrauntohill route from Glencar or similar. This is a completely different race from the Classic that ran from 2015-2023. This route will not be marked and will bring in much more technical terrain compared to the Classic. There is also a extra 2.5km and 600m more climbing than previously. Basically this is a full on Mountain Championship race, cut offs will be enforced along the route. CUT OFF AT TOP OF MAOLAN BUI (top of Bone) at 90mins after race start.

Prizegiving Location:

Cronins Yard

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

Role	Volunteers	Accepted	Run
Race Director	Robbie Williams		No
Deputy Race Director	Michael McSweeney		No
First Aid Officer	Brian Mullins		No
First Aid Officer	Colette O' Donoghue		No
Helper	Derek Hay		No
Helper	Gaelan Elliffe		No
Helper	Máiréad O' Keeffe		No
Helper	Robert Cunningham		No
Helper	martin hennessy		No
Helper	Eoin Mac Mahon		No
Helper	Jane Griffin		No
Helper	Gerard Griffin		No
Helper	david yelverton		No
Helper	Damien McDonnell		No
Helper	Gavin Byrne		No
Helper	Seán Bolland		No
Helper	Julie Byrne		No
Helper	Brian Byrne		No
Helper	Niall Corrigan		No
Helper	Seán O'Neill Clare		No

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