Irish Mountain
Running Association

Hellfire Spooky Night Challenge

Description:
Hellfire Spooky Night Challenge
County:
Wicklow
Date:
Friday 25th October, 2024
Time:
20:00
Climb (m):
250
Distance (km):
8.00
Event Difficulty:
3 (1,1,1) - Easy Terrain, <200M ascent, <6Km
Race Marking:
Route fully marked - Route fully marked
GPS Allowed:
No
Leagues:
Night Challanges 
Mandatory Kit:
Level B - Standard
  • Waterproof jacket
  • Hat or buff
  • Gloves
  • Whistle
  • Charged mobile phone with emergency number stored
  • Foil blanket, bivvy bag or equivalent

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 Hellfire Nightrun by Derek Hay on plotaroute.com

Getting There:
Hell Fire Club Car Park: https://maps.app.goo.gl/NSjD45ithFbjpD6PA
Organisers Instructions:
In addition to the "Level B - Standard" mandatory kit, all runners must have a torch suitable for running at night - preferably a head torch. A back-up torch, or spare battery, is also recommended. This is the third and final race of the Night Challenge series. And with the history of the Hellfire Club and the weekend that it is there are sure to be some scares to be had on the night. Unlike the tunnel in Glen of the Downs the one on this race is a natural feature and does not have any lights. Fancy Dress is the theme and encouraged but is not part of the mandatory kit. Entry is for over 16’s only.
Prizegiving Location:
Car Park
 

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
 

Carpool

Driver NameLocationPassing ThroughDepartureSeats AvailableSeats Accepted
Brian McGuckinkimmage19:00:0030
Eoin SyronUCD18:45:0030
Kevin ByrneKilcullenBallymore Eustace, Blessington18:30:0030
Adrian ClintonMaynooth18:45:0032
Laura-Anne MolloyMerry Ploughboy19:00:0021