Powerscourt Uphill

Description:

Start Crone Wood carpark with long climb to Djouce

County:

Wicklow

Date:

Wednesday 16th June, 2010

Time:

19:30

Climb (m):

650

Distance (km):

6.50

Event Difficulty:

7 (2,3,2) - Moderate Terrain, >500M ascent, 6Km - 10Km

Race Marking:

- Route fully marked

GPS Allowed:

Yes

Leagues:

Leinster League 

Getting There:

Starts at Crone Wood Car Park. Grid ref is O193142.

Organisers Instructions:

Uphill only race finishing on Djouce. The race will finish at 8.30 due to daylight restrictions and runners needing to return from summit. There will be an early start. If you normally have a finish time greater than 200% of Race winners you should start early. If you are still climbing at 8.30 we would request you to turn back for safety reasons.

JUNIOR COURSE - this will finish at the big tree, just at the left turn after the felled area and before the downhill section (O193123). Approx distance 3k, 230m climb.

Important Info

KIT REQUIREMENT - a light rainjacket (with hood) is required. As any one who raced last year will know, the descent can get cold. A random inspection will take place at the start and you will not be allowed to race without one.

EARLY START - for safety (and comfort!) reasons, the summit officials will return at 2030. If you are still racing at this time, you will be asked to turn back. However, an early start at 1900 will be available - those who normally finish in more than 200% of the winner's time are advised to take this option.

RETURN - for safety reasons, competitors must return along the race route. No shortcuts are allowed, and will not be of much benefit in any case. This brings the total distance to 13k.

Prizegiving Location:

Glencormac Inn, Kilmacanogue

Notes:

The route follows the Wicklow Way entirely, until the final climb up Djouce. No shortcuts are allowed. The WW is well signposted so marking will be minimal. Due to the bad erosion on the last stretch up Djouce, we ask that you keep to the man-made path.

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		Stuart Scott	No
Deputy Race Director	Kevin O'Riordan		No
Deputy Race Director		Kevin O'Riordan	No
First Aid Officer		Lornie O'Dwyer	No
First Aid Officer		Mike Gomm RIP	No
Race Marker		Niamh O'Ceallaigh	No
Race Marker		Mike Long	No
Laptop Operator		Shane Enright	No
Helper		Kevin O'Riordan	No
Helper		Melanie Earwaker	No
Helper		Rachel Cinnsealach	No
Helper		Shane Enright	No
Helper		Shay Foody	No
Helper		Mike Long	No
Helper		Brendan Roth	No
Helper	Caoimhe Muldoon		No
Helper		Caoimhe Muldoon	No
Helper		Lornie O'Dwyer	No
Helper	Paddy Coyne		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
Helper		Ian O'Kane	Yes
Helper		Amidou Dembele	Yes
Helper	Shay Foody		Yes
Helper		John Langan	Yes
Helper		Eddie Daly	Yes

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