Powerscourt Uphill

Description:

Start Crone Wood carpark with long climb to Djouce

County:

Wicklow

Date:

Wednesday 18th May, 2011

Time:

19:30

Climb (m):

691

Distance (km):

6.00

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 2030 due to daylight restrictions and runners needing to return from summit. There will be an early start at 1900. If you normally have a finish time greater than 160% of the race winners you should start early. If you are still climbing at 2030 you will be asked to turn back for safety reasons.

JUNIOR COURSE - this will finish at the big tree, just where the route joins the Wicklow Way on the downhill section from Crone (O193123). Approx distance 3k, 230m climb. Return along the Wicklow Way.

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 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 160% of the winner's time are advised to take this option.

RETURN - for safety reasons, competitors must return along the Wicklow Way. This brings the total distance to over 12k.

Prizegiving Location:

Glencormac Inn, Kilmacanogue

Notes:

The route does not follow the Wicklow Way in Crone Woods but joins up just above the Dargle river. Do not cross the the WW stile on the way uphill from the river. Due to the bad erosion on the last stretch up Djouce, please 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		Aidan Blighe	No
First Aid Officer		Gareth Little	No
First Aid Officer		Lornie O'Dwyer	No
Race Marker		Mike Long	No
Laptop Operator		Eavan Casey	No
Helper		Sarah Ní Ruairc	No
Helper		Barry Moore	No
Helper		David Duffy	No
Helper		Paul Whyte	No
Helper		Michelle Rowley	No
Helper		Rosalind Hussey	No
Helper		Laura Caulwell	No
Helper		Catherine Byrne	No
Helper		Ruth Lynam	No
Helper		Maeve O'Grady	No
Helper		Emer Moore	No
Helper		Niamh Garvey	No
Helper		Sara Walsh	No
Helper		Gerry Brady	No
Helper		Mike Gomm RIP	No
Helper		Mike Gomm RIP	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
Shadow laptop operator		Kevin O'Riordan	Yes
Helper		Oran Murphy	Yes
Helper		Seamus Kilcullen RIP	Yes
Helper		Amidou Dembele	Yes

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