Howth Summer

Description:

Avg Ascent/Descent Grade 4.9%/5.2%

County:

Dublin

Date:

Wednesday 28th May, 2025

Time:

19:30

Climb (m):

312

Distance (km):

9.50

Short Course Distance (km):

4.90

Event Difficulty:

7 (2,2,3) - Moderate Terrain, 200M - 500M ascent, >10Km

Race Marking:

- Route fully marked

GPS Allowed:

Yes

Leagues:

Trail League Leinster 

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:

Getting There:

Registration for this race is at the Summit Inn Pub Howth. See location here https://goo.gl/maps/phvM4XMd9EyfTkf58 .The following transit lines have routes that pass near Summit Inn which is bus 6 and bus H3. Carpooling highly encouraged. - Parking will be limited but there will be some spots at the Lighthouse Carpark and also some at Carrickbrack Road Car Park which is near the Summit Pub. Location here: https://goo.gl/maps/CLFFYyarecYMLVGLA .Please do not rely on these spots for parking as they can fill quickly. Please do not park along the main road or at the race start.

Juniors:

Route map for Howth Summer 2025, Junior Course by Andreas Kusch on plotaroute.com

Organisers Instructions:

Welcome to the Howth Summer Race 2025. Some Race Rules A showerproof jacket must be carried / worn at all times during IMRA races. Please have this jacket visible when you cross the finish line. Unfortunately, there is no self timing at IMRA events. Please be respectful of this beautiful location - littering will lead to a disqualification. Unfortunately, no transfers or refunds can be processed for IMRA events. No need for headphones for this one folks so please don’t have them on during the race. Registration If this is your first race of the year then please register for yearly IMRA membership first and then purchase an entry for this race. You can then collect your race number and timing chip on the night which you keep for each future IMRA race. Online registration closes at 12pm on the day of the race so if you’re not in, you can’t win! You cannot buy an entry for this race on the night it must be done online before the closing time. Unfortunately, the legendary IMRA vouchers, cold hard cash, Bitcoin, or the even more legendary naked warrior dances are no longer accepted on the night. Sign in Once you have a valid entry for this race you must sign in on the night of the event. Please sign in early at the Summit Inn Pub. Sign in on the night closes at 19:15 pm as we have to relocate to the race start near the summit car park . It is a warm up distance of 5-10 minutes away. Start Times The main race will then start at 19.30pm. Early start will be available at 19.00pm for those who qualify for it. To qualify you must have over 160% of winner’s time. Please do not join the early start if you’re faster than 160% of a winner’s time as we like to keep the early start as fair and as competitive as possible. Junior Race The most important race on the night! All juniors must be registered with IMRA and have purchased an online race entry in order to compete. The race will start at 19.35pm. The course is just under 5kms long. Under 10's need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian in the Junior Race. Make sure to follow the markings! Prizes for the first junior male and junior female.

Prizegiving Location:

Summit Inn Pub Howth with sandwiches supplied after. https://goo.gl/maps/phvM4XMd9EyfTkf58 . Few nice prizes also in the raffle.

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		Andreas Kusch	No
Deputy Race Director		Peter Doyle	No
First Aid Officer		Alistair Hodgett	No
Race Marker		Joseph Boyle	No
Race Marker		Phil behan	No
Shadow laptop operator		REBECCA CAROLAN	No
Shadow laptop operator		Anne Lyons	No
Helper		Gareth Neville	No
Helper		Anna Cronin	No
Helper		Seán Meehan	No
Helper		Mark McInerney	No
Helper		Patrick Browne	No
Helper		Daire Finn	No
Helper		Annraoi Campbell	No
Helper		Jim Durham	No
Helper		Connie Dottino	No
Helper		Edel Monaghan	No
Helper		Mary Nolan	No
Helper		Derek O'Brien	No
Helper		Carlos Justo	No
Helper		Aaron Smith	No
Helper		Paul Morrissey	No
Helper		Tim McCormac	No
Helper		Ben Cullen	No
Helper		Kenneth McCarthy	No
Helper		Trish McCarthy	No
Helper		Lynne Durham	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
Shadow laptop operator		Conor O'Farrell	Yes
Helper		Lillian Deegan	Yes
Helper		Owen Fletcher	Yes
Helper		Kieran Crowley	Yes
Helper		Jean O'Neill	Yes

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