IMRA Her Outdoors Sligo

Description:

IMRA Her Outdoors Sligo

County:

Sligo

Date:

Thursday 15th August, 2024

Time:

19:30

Climb (m):

200

Distance (km):

8.00

Event Difficulty:

3 (1,1,1) - Easy Terrain, <200M ascent, <6Km

Race Marking:

- Route fully marked

GPS Allowed:

No

Leagues:

 

Mandatory Kit:

Level A - Basic

• Showerproof, windproof jacket

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:

This will be a social group training run and you will gain trail running technique tips along the way. There is a 4km beginner option and an 8km improver option. There will be a leader at the front and the back of the group. Runs will be at a comfortable pace with stops along the way to regroup and chat about technique. This run will be on Knocknarea and will include sections of the Warriors Run from the mountain, so a perfect opportunity so have a training run with support. An opportunity to meet other women and girls who are interested in trail running. Juniors must be accompanied by an adult on the run.

Getting There:

Please car pool where possible. Meeting in Queen Maeves carpark knocknarea at 7.30pm.

Organisers Instructions:

Social Trail Run for Women and Girls

Prizegiving Location:

Refreshments in the Strand bar afterwards

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		Theresa Kilgannon	No
First Aid Officer		Barry Gallagher	No
Race Marker		Caroline Coulter	No
Helper		Anne-Marie Flaherty	No
Helper		Siobhan Keaney	No
Helper		Karen Gillen	No
Helper		Ruth Candon	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

Carpool