Maurice Mullins 50K

County:

Wicklow

Date:

Saturday 29th March, 2025

Time:

09:00

Climb (m):

2140

Distance (km):

50.50

Short Course Distance (km):

0.00

Event Difficulty:

10 (Extreme) - Extreme, >1,000M ascent or > 30Km

Race Marking:

- Only major junctions marked

GPS Allowed:

Yes

Leagues:

Irish Ultra Championships 

Mandatory Kit:

Level C - Advanced

• Waterproof jacket with integrated hood and taped seams
• Hat or buff
• Gloves
• Whistle
• Charged mobile phone with emergency number stored
• Foil blanket, bivvy bag or equivalent
• Waterproof full leg cover
• Means to carry a minimum of 500 mL water
• Emergency food
• Map of route/area
• Compass

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 Closes:

Friday 28th February 2025, 23:59

Entry cost:

€30

Entry limit:

None set

Entries sold:

193

Route Description:

The 50KM will be the same route as the 2023 race. Starting from the Car Park across from the Pier Gates heading along the Wicklow way, you will be diverted off the wicklow way to Ballinastoe and continue to the gate, where you will meet and be turned by a Marshall. From there you will head back up the climb the way you came until you meet another marshall who will direct you back on to the wicklow way. Following the Boardwalks, you will continue until you meet another Marshall who will direct you up over Djouce - From there you will descend Djouce and again join the Wicklow way and head in the direction of Crone woods(17km) where you will hit the first Water & Aid Station. From there you will continue along the wicklow way via curtlestown until you hit Glencullen river - Glencullen Bridge on Boranaraltry lane(27km). You will then head back along the same route again via Djouce a second time. Wuhu!! You will not go to Ballinastoe on the return leg.
The route is as follows: https://www.strava.com/routes/3321204005843045510

Getting There:

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Wicklow+Way,+Sleamaine,+Co.+Wicklow/@53.0953625,-6.2529778,1031m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x4867a3084588c855:0xe891917fe6c3beb6!8m2!3d53.0954474!4d-6.250548

Organisers Instructions:

PLEASE NOTE THPLEASE NOTE THAT ENTRIES FOR THIS RACE WILL OPEN ON FEB 2ND AND WILL BE CLOSING ON THE 28TH OF FEB

(No waiting lists or transfers after this point)
As per previous years please do not use poles for this event

Strict cut-off times will be imposed at each of the aid points along the route.
These are:
Crone Woods Gate(17km): 12:30
Gates (Halfway, 27km): 14:15
Crone Woods Gate(12km from finish): 16:00

Please note registration is at the Public Cark park across from the Pier Gates on the Wicklow Way. Registration open at 7:45am Please follow marshals directions on the morning.
This year we will NOT HAVE AN EARLY START and have moved the start time back and Cutoffs forward accordingly

This year we will have a drop bag at the 27km mark turn around point Glencullen Bridge on Boranaraltry lane. There will be a water station manned at Crown Woods on the return leg (approx. 17km from the finish)
The event is a self-sufficient event ! please do not have Crews anywhere on the route. Do not spectate at the turn around point as there is zero parking available.

Prizegiving Location:

Forest Pier Gates Car Park - Each Finisher will receive a Maurice Mullens Ultra Mug

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