Belmont and Little Sugar Loaf
- Description:
- Belmont and Little Sugar Loaf
- County:
- Wicklow
- Date:
- Wednesday 23rd April, 2025
- Time:
- 19:30
- Climb (m):
- 360
- Distance (km):
- 8.60
- Event Difficulty:
- 6 (2,3,1) - Moderate Terrain, >500M ascent, <6Km
- Race Marking:
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Route fully marked - GPS Allowed:
- Yes
- Leagues:
- Leinster League
- 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 21st April 2025, 09:00
- Entry Closes:
- Wednesday 23rd April 2025, 12:00
- Entry cost:
- €7 for seniors, €5 for over 65s and under 18s
- Entry limit:
- None set
- Getting There:
- Please Note that there is a €3 parking charge by Belmont Demesne for the use if their car park, pay on exit.-bring cash is much quicker. From the N11 the exit at Killarney Road Interchange (Junction 7) and follow the signs towards Greystones. Travel east along the R768 Southern Cross Road. At the eastern end of the Southern Cross Road take the second exit travelling south on the R761 towards Greystones. After about 1.5k, just before the top of hill turn, right on Windgates, Templecarrig Lower Road. After 500m turn right into Belmont Demesne. There is a 1km drive through a woods leading to the car park. http://belmontdemesne.ie/. Pay 3e to exit barrier at the end of the race use cash please
- Organisers Instructions:
- rain jacket are mandatory -no head phones allowed. Online registration. Please note you must be a member for 2024.Please arrive early - registration will close at 7.15pm. Please sign-in first, then collect your number, then proceed to the laptop desk to get your chip registered and scanned. If you have a chip from previous years, please bring it with you for reprogramming If you do not have a chip, one will be provided to you free of charge Your chip and number will be yours for the entire 2024 race year. Please retain both for the year, they are your responsibility. 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. 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 must use a race belt for your number, please ensure that it is facing frontwards when crossing the line. Fix your timing chip on your shoe laces. Anywhere else and it will not register on the timing mat. Cable ties will be provided at the chip-desk. 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.. Early start 7:10 p.m
- Prizegiving Location:
- The Barn at Belmont-some platters of food - and they are opening the bar for us!! Car parking is 3e and bring change if possible as the barrier can be slow with card machine- Car pool or cycle -
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
