Howth Winter

Description:

Howth Winter Route

County:

Dublin

Date:

Sunday 16th January, 2011

Time:

11:00

Climb (m):

201

Distance (km):

5.15

Event Difficulty:

6 (3,2,1) - Difficult Terrain, 200M - 500M ascent, <6Km

Race Marking:

- Route fully marked

GPS Allowed:

Yes

Leagues:

Winter League Leinster 

Route Description:

Race will use a new route as south-most loop is completely overgrown with gorse.

Run anti-clockwise around GAA field and exit at far end. Turn left at old tree and right at top of this climb to reach start of lap. Take next right downhill towards Deerpark. Clockwise lap in Deerpark then go straight up the steep climb. Run along long straight for 250m and take first right. Go straight through various junctions until you meet old route. Turn left at way marker to go up to aerial mast summit. Take narrow path descent behind mast and go straight across the road. Turn left and run downhill to complete lap and run back to finish.

Getting There:

Beann Eadair GAA Club, Dungriffin Rd., Howth, Co. Dublin G.R. O 284396

Organisers Instructions:

Race starts at GAA pitch in Howth. One person occupancy cars will not be admitted to GAA club. Collect runners from Howth Dart station and at car park opposite Mauds cafe on seafront. Alternatively park at Deerpark hotel and golf club and jog over to start (race passes just behind the hotel). There is no parking available on roads adjacent to GAA club. Give way to people out walking. Be very aware of numerous rocks underfoot throughout the lap that could result in a nasty fall or a twisted ankle. In Deerpark, the summit rocks can be slippy while the forest trails are mucky with tree roots and sporadic rock clusters creating dangerous underfoot conditions. Be watchful of head height branches.

Prizegiving Location:

Howth GAA

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	Richard Nunan		No
Deputy Race Director	Paul Joyce		No
First Aid Officer	Greg Byrne		No
Race Marker	Gerry Brady		No
Laptop Operator	Val Jones		No
Helper	Stephen Brennan		No
Helper	Mick Hanney		No
Helper	Gavan Doherty		No
Helper	Ronan Hickey		No
Helper	Berndt Heim		No
Helper	Gareth Little		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	Brenda Malley		Yes
Helper	Mary Collins		Yes
Helper	Jim Fitzharris		Yes
Helper	Deirdre Ni Chearbhaill		Yes
Helper	James Higgins		Yes

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