Annacurra Trail race
- Description:
- New route taking in a loop of the unnamed hill West of Annacurra
- County:
- Wicklow
- Date:
- Saturday 1st March, 2025
- Time:
- 12:00
- Climb (m):
- 369
- Distance (km):
- 9.50
- Short Course Distance (km):
- 5.70
- Event Difficulty:
- 6 (1,2,3) - Easy Terrain, 200M - 500M ascent, >10Km
- Race Marking:
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Only major junctions marked - GPS Allowed:
- Yes
- Leagues:
- Trail League Leinster
- 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.
- Entry Opens:
- Monday 24th February 2025, 09:00
- Entry Closes:
- Friday 28th February 2025, 18:00
- Entry cost:
- €7 for seniors, €5 for over 65s and under 18s
- Entry limit:
- None set
- Getting There:
Annacurra is just beyond Aughrim in Wicklow.
Google maps. https://goo.gl/maps/pAaVtSjisqxF1yzo7- Juniors:
- Yes. M/F18 for main race. M/F16 for short course.
- Early Start:
- No, see organiser's instructions
- Organisers Instructions:
- First race in 2025 Trail League. Registration will be in the Annacurra Community Hall - Eircode Y14 NH33 Lots of parking beside church, but please carpool if possible. Race start / Finish line will be at end of car park, at the entrance path to the forestry,.beside the playground Route has been adapted to be more suitable for Trail League. A mix of forest trails, single track, minimal fire road. Those of you who ran here in 2023 will recognise some of it, but this time route goes the other direction, after an initial anti-clockwise loop of Roddenagh woods. Short Course option: 5.73k with 264m of climb Don't forget that your jacket is mandatory. As is your race no. and timing sticker (for back of race no). If you don't have these you'll get them at registration. Strava Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/13106995561 Race registration online only - entries will be available in IMRA site nearer the date. No 'on the day' entries, No early start. This is due to the tight nature of the course. All runners will start at 12 noon, with the exception of any short-course runners who will start a few mins later. Other useful information: • Note: Travel time from Loughlinstown roundabout to Annacurra is just over 50 mins. • Registration will open 10.30 in Annacurra Community hall. • Please sign-in first, then collect your number, then proceed to the laptop desk to get your race no. chip/label registered and scanned. • Your chip & number will be yours for the entire race year. Please retain both for the year, they are your responsibility. Replacement number will be charged at €5 online • It is mandatory to carry or wear a showerproof jacket at all IMRA races. Failure to do so will result in disqualification from the race. • Headphones are NOT allowed. You need to be able to hear what is going on around you during the race. If you are wearing headphones do not expect to be listed in the results. • Please make your number clearly visible on the front of your chest. Do not wear it on your shorts, as it cannot be seen easily by the spotters. • If you cannot finish the race for any reason, please let a volunteer know. Otherwise we could be out on the mountain for a while looking for you. • The RD can be contacted using the emergency phone number on the rear of your race number.
- Prizegiving Location:
- Saltee pub, Annacurra
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
