Circuit of Glenmacnass

County:

Wicklow

Date:

Saturday 11th July, 2009

Time:

12:00

Climb (m):

1040

Distance (km):

19.00

Event Difficulty:

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

Race Marking:

- Route not marked

GPS Allowed:

Yes

Leagues:

Leinster Championship, Long Distance Championship 

Organisers Instructions:

Race starts 1km north of Laragh on Military Road where Wicklow Way crosses road. Gr. T 140975 Please note, there is limited parking at the race start so please park in Laragh village and jog/walk up to the start as your warm up please!! Registration will be at the triangle on the way into Laragh from Roundwood, outside the organic food shop.

This race at 19 km long and over some open mountain terrain should not be taken lightly. Appropriate clothing should be carried (see mandatory kit list below). The route is not marked. Runners must report to the official at the half-way stage, Glenmacnass waterfall car park, where it is possible to retire if necessary. There will be water available at this point & some food (jelly sweets).

In order to enter this race you need to fulfil one of the following criteria: a) Have completed a full recce of the route b) Have previously competed in this race c) Be a proven competent navigator d) Run with a buddy who fulfils one of the above criteria. This needs to be agreed with the other person and you must stick together.

If you have any queries on the above, please contact the race director directly (085 1445209).

Mandatory Kit Requirement:

The following items must be carried by fall runners for the full duration of the course regardless of the weather conditions:

- Rainproof Jacket - Map - Compass - Whistle

Any runner failing to meet the above criteria for entry or failing to carry mandatory kit will be refused entry.

Prizegiving Location:

Lynhams of Laragh, Laragh

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		Niamh O'Ceallaigh	No
Deputy Race Director		Cormac O'Ceallaigh	No
First Aid Officer	Caroline Reid		No
First Aid Officer		Caroline Reid	No
Helper	Marlon Davies		No
Helper	James Flanagan		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

Carpool