Fraughen Rock Glen
- Description:
- Race from Barravore carpark up through Fraughen Rock Glen
- County:
- Wicklow
- Date:
- Sunday 23rd August, 2009
- Time:
- 12:00
- Climb (m):
- 770
- Distance (km):
- 10.10
- Event Difficulty:
- 9 (3,3,3) - Difficult Terrain, >500M ascent, >10Km
- Race Marking:
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Only major junctions marked - GPS Allowed:
- Yes
- Leagues:
- Leinster Championship
- Getting There:
- Car pooling will be needed from Drumgoff onwards.
- Organisers Instructions:
- The Route will be from Barravore car park to the top of Lugnacoille through the Fraughen Rock Glen. The race will start on forest trails before moving on to open mountain.
Kit requirements:
Map of the race area (Harvey's or Healy's recommended) & Compass
Whistle
Light raincoat
Studded runners are strongly advised
This is an uncompromising open mountainside race. Once above the 400m contour you will be in trackless wilderness. This section of the race will not be marked so you will need to familiarise yourself with the route beforehand or have strong navigational abilities.
IMPORTANT Keep the river/stream to your left when climbing and too your right when descending. Failure to do so could lead you onto dangerous cliffs. - Notes:
- The route wont be marked apart from a few track junctions near the start. If the weather is terrible there will be an alternative race in either Carrawaystick or Mullacor forests.
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
