Dysart Woods
- Description:
- Dysart Woods
- County:
- Laois
- Date:
- Saturday 15th February, 2025
- Time:
- 11:00
- Climb (m):
- 250
- Distance (km):
- 6.50
- Short Course Distance (km):
- 0.00
- Event Difficulty:
- 5 (1,2,2) - Easy Terrain, 200M - 500M ascent, 6Km - 10Km
- Race Marking:
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Route fully marked - GPS Allowed:
- Yes
- Leagues:
- Southeast League
- 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:
- The Dysart Dash is a beautiful 6.5km loop on wooded trail . At approx. 250m of ascent , it is suitable for both the beginner and the experienced trail runner. The Route is unchanged from last year, apart from some very slight alterations due to fallen trees on the main track. It is an anti-clockwise loop once entering the main Coillte forest. It is a fast course with some lovely climbs up Hewson Hill and moderate but steep technical descents also . This native woodland is a spectacular environment for a trail race , with beautiful views of the Rock of Dunamaise and surrounding green hills throughout sections of the route.
JUNIOR ROUTE: There will be a Junior Route , which will be approx. 3km and will be an out and back course . There will be a marshal at turnaround point. Please note U10 must be accompanied on the race route by a guardian or parent. For more information on Updated Junior runners policies, copy this link to your browser: https://www.imra.ie/forum/topic/id/5487
NOTE TO ALL RUNNERS: Due to conditions underfoot and the terrain involved , it is strongly advised to wear proper trail runners for this race .
Route map for DYSART DASH SEL ROUTE 2024 by Brian Smyth on plotaroute.com
PLEASE SEE LINK AND PIN DROP BELOW TO FIELD FOR PARKING . ONCE PARKED, WALK TO CARRIGMEAL WOODLANDS (Adjacent to Dysart woods) TO GET TO THE RACE START. The Race will start in corrigmeal woods this year before entering dysart woods.
https://goo.gl/maps/ViZSGtPP4oVvzAot7
Under IMRA rules for competitor's safety, it is mandatory to bring and carry a jacket that is shower and windproof for the entire race. Any competitor seen not carrying or wearing their jacket at any stage in the race will be disqualified. There are no exceptions to this rule!
This race is open to all IMRA members. There will be online pre-registration available at €7 on www.imra.ie deadline is 18:00 on Friday 14th February .
IMRA MEMBERSHIP PROCEDURE FOR 2025
All competitors must be IMRA members. IMRA membership costs €10 for a calendar year. It is unrelated to membership of other athletic clubs. IMRA membership cannot be purchased at the race, your membership will be added to your first race of the year entry fee. Login to your "myimra" account on www.imra.ie. If you don't have an account, create one using the REGISTER FOR MYIMRA link here: IMRA Registration, and follow the instructions carefully.
Each individual race for the year has a separate entry fee . The Dysart race is €7 . Therefore if this is your first IMRA race of the year / your first ever IMRA race you will pay €10 for annual membership and a further €7 race entry fee ; total €17. Go to ‘Purchase Event Entry’ on the race event page and follow the instructions to pay with debit/credit card.
Bring the membership confirmation email containing your race number for the year with you to your first race of the year
Collect your IMRA number at your first race, and hold on to it, as it's valid for the full year.
IMPORTANT: No cash entries on the day.
Please carpool as much as possible as car parking spaces may be limited. Parking charges in effect for those without a full car: €4 for a single person car . €3 for two people .€2 for three people . Free for a full car (4+). Please bring exact coins . No card payments
Registration will be between 9.45 and 10.45 on the morning of the race at corrigmeal just 200m up (back toward main road) from the carpark field. Marshal will be in place to direct runners .
Please allow yourself enough time to get to the race start.
PRIZEGIVING : Prizes for 1st-3rd female, 1st-3rd male. JUNIOR 1st female and 1st male
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
Carpool
| Driver Name | Location | Passing Through | Departure | Seats Available | Seats Accepted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Lavelle | Citywest (Dublin) | Adamstown, N7, M7, | 09:00:00 | 2 | 0 |
