Devil's Glen

Description:

A trail race following the Seamus Heany and Waterfall walks at the Devil's Glen

County:

Wicklow

Date:

Sunday 23rd March, 2025

Time:

11:00

Climb (m):

320

Distance (km):

8.50

Short Course Distance (km):

4.00

Event Difficulty:

5 (1,2,2) - Easy Terrain, 200M - 500M ascent, 6Km - 10Km

Race Marking:

- Route fully 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.

Route Description:

The route will involve some diversions away from the river pah which is blocked by windfall trees.

Here is the route with the usual upper loop and followed by the new lower loop that includes a downhill finish.

https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2914080?units=km

Getting There:

https://goo.gl/maps/MGa8CtUMgn4a6qgj9

Juniors:

The short / junior route is the upper loop, which is about 4k and 130m ascent. We will start the short course 5 mins after the main field.

Organisers Instructions:

MANDATORY SHOWERPROOF JACKET MUST BE CARRIED/WORN DURING ALL IMRA EVENTS

No jacket = no result. Bring the mandatory jacket and have it crossing the finish line.

THERE IS NO SELF-TIMING AT IMRA EVENTS

You should start the race at the specified gun-times, or choose a distance that suits your ability.

Registration:

Will be in the forest car park at the end of the access road.

Parking & Access:

The barrier at the forest entrance will be open.

Please please use the car pool options at the bottom of the page. Or car pool from the Ashford House as parking is very tight in the forest. Parking will be in the forest car park and along the access road to the car park. Several marshals will be controlling parking. Your cooperation is essential so that we don't block access for other users of the forest.

The later you arrive, the further you are likely to be from registration, and the start. The distance may be a kilometre or more, so be sure to allow sufficient time, and if in doubt go to registration ready to run.

Prizegiving Location:

Prize giving will be at the N11 Ashford House for some food etc..

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		John Bell	No
Deputy Race Director		Peter Bell	No
First Aid Officer		Elva Donnelly	No
Race Marker		Sean Forsyth	No
Race Marker		Éabha Forsyth	No
Laptop Operator		Alistair Hodgett	No
Helper		Mike Jordan	No
Helper		Gareth Neville	No
Helper		Conor O'Meara	No
Helper		Fiona Sheerin	No
Helper		Ruairí Flynn	No
Helper		Paul Mahon	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

Role	Volunteers	Accepted	Run
Helper		Lillian Deegan	Yes

Carpool