Galtymore

Description:

Race to top of Galtymore and back over peaks of Cush and Galtybeg

County:

Tipperary

Date:

Sunday 1st August, 2010

Time:

13:00

Climb (m):

1340

Distance (km):

12.60

Event Difficulty:

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

Race Marking:

- Route not marked

GPS Allowed:

Yes

Leagues:

Irish Championship, Munster Championship 

Getting There:

Start: 5km west of Rossadrehid, Glen of Aherlow Gr. R 875277

Organisers Instructions:

This race at 13 km long with 1340m climb and over some rough open mountain terrain should not be taken lightly. It is suitable for experienced mountain runners only. Appropriate clothing should be carried (see mandatory kit list below). The route is not marked. Runners must be capable of navigating the route individually. The field is likely to spread out quickly, so following the runner in front will not be an option.

Mandatory Kit Requirement:
The following items must be brought to registration by all athletes:
- Windproof Jacket
- Map of route
- Compass
- Whistle
- Emergency food
- Water
- Hat
- Gloves

The race director will decide on the day what kit must be carried.Runners failing to carry the mandatory kit as defined by the race director on race day for the duration of the race will be disqualified.

Prizegiving Location:

The Foot, Glen of Aherlow

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
Race Director		Vivian O'Gorman	No
Helper	Niamh O'Ceallaigh		No
Helper		Niamh O'Ceallaigh	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

Role	Volunteers	Accepted	Run
Deputy Race Director		Dermot Murphy	Yes
Helper	Kevin O'Riordan		Yes

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