The Lords Seat
- Description:
- 1st of the 2009 navigational challenges
- County:
- Wicklow
- Date:
- Sunday 30th August, 2009
- Time:
- 12:00
- Climb (m):
- 460
- Distance (km):
- 13.50
- Event Difficulty:
- 9 (3,3,3) - Difficult Terrain, >500M ascent, >10Km
- Race Marking:
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Route not marked - GPS Allowed:
- Yes
- Leagues:
- Navigational Challenge
- Getting There:
- Start O 127226
- Organisers Instructions:
- Race One of Navigational Challenge (NC).
Series of 3 races totalling 50km, on open mountain, navigational ability is required.
Runners need to be able to navigate to a series of checkpoints issued as grid references at race start.
Races are weather dependant and there is a compulsory kit requirement, comprising map,compass,waterproof jacket, food and water. Recommended map East West Mapping map of Dublin & N. Wicklow Mountains The use of a GPS is not allowed. The winner of the series will be the runner who completes all three races ion the shortest accumulated time.
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
