Irish Mountain
Running Association

Ballyhoura Winter Moonlight Dash

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Description:
Ballyhoura Winter Moonlight Dash
County:
Limerick
Date:
Friday 10th January, 2025
Time:
19:30
Climb (m):
350
Distance (km):
13.00
Event Difficulty:
6 (2,2,2) - Moderate Terrain, 200M - 500M ascent, 6Km - 10Km
Race Marking:
Route fully marked - Route fully marked
GPS Allowed:
Yes
Leagues:
 
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.

Entry Closes:
Thursday 9th January 2025, 18:00
Entry cost:
€30
Entry limit:
200
Entries sold:
79
Route Description:

Ballyhoura Winter Moonlight Dash route


Route map for Ballyhoura Moonlight Dash 2024 by IMRA Munster on plotaroute.com

Getting There:
Scoil Pol, Kilfinane, Co Limerick
Organisers Instructions:
PLEASE NOTE TRANSFERS NOT ALLOWED. IMRA HAS A NO REFUND POLICY. Please make sure you can participate in this event before signing up This is a shorter version of the Challenge route and does not include Seefin mountain. It is undulating with forest trails and boreens. The start and finish are the same as the challenge, a nice distance to start with.
Prizegiving Location:
On finishing, finishers will receive a souvenir Beanie and hot food with tea/coffee.
 

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

 

Please login to myIMRA to volunteer to help at this event. You should aim to volunteer at least once for every 10 events that you run.

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

 

Please login to myIMRA to volunteer to help at this event. You should aim to volunteer at least once for every 10 events that you run.
 

Carpool

Please login to avail of carpooling options