Irish Mountain
Running Association

Glen of Aherlow Trail Half-Marathon

Forum Messages

AuthorDateMessage
Erin HansenAug 28 2022, 9:14pmWill this event be run this year?
Robbie WilliamsAug 29 2022, 5:20amIt’s in the shop for sale
Ashleigh Byrne O BrienSep 11 2022, 12:36pmHi guys. When does entry close for this? Thanks
Pól Ó MurchúSep 11 2022, 1:21pmENTRY CLOSES:
2022-09-23 18:00:00

On the event page ;-)
Robert CunninghamSep 11 2022, 1:30pmEntries open till the day before is correct,
But only first 100 entered between both races 50k & Half will receive a T-shirt.
Robert CunninghamSep 18 2022, 10:20pmWe need a few more volunteers this weekend for the Aherlow races pease
Andrew HanneySep 22 2022, 11:02amLooking forward to this. I haven't been there before and I don't find any previous race reports, I see the elevation and route on the map. Could somebody give a brief description of whats in store? Is it all on fireroad, or trails, or both. Looks like a decent steady climb from the outset and then some rolling hills basically. Thanks, Andy.
Patricia RyanSep 22 2022, 11:16amHi Andy, it a trail runner's dream route. Mostly nice trails with technical bits thrown in, small amount of fire road and a tiny bit of tarred road. Despite today's rain, it should be dry enough.
Andrew HanneySep 22 2022, 2:45pmThanks Patricia, sounds like it will be worth the trip!
Marie O'SheaSep 23 2022, 10:07pmHi All,

We hope your looking forward to your race around the trails of The Glen of Aherlow this coming Saturday 24th September.
The Half Marathon race starts and finishes in the village of Lisvernane Co. Tipperary at 11am. Early start is at10.30am ONLY for those who will take 3hours + to finish the race , you must tell us at sign-in if taking the early start. Parking in the GAA field, stewards will direct you. No parking in the village.
Sign-in is in the Community Centre which is a very short walk from the parking area.
Sign-in is open from 9.30am to 10.30am. It is imperative that you sign-in so we know how many runners we have on the day.
You can collect your 2022 race number here if you have not done so already this year.
You will be given your T-shirt at this point if you are one of the first 100 entries. You will be given the size that's on your IMRA profile.
Access to Community Centre for refreshments and toilets. There are changing rooms and hot showers available in the GAA dressing rooms behind the community centre. Toilets and corridors of the community centre are not for changing or washing off mud.
Self-service water stations for the Half Marathon are located at approx. 8k, 12k, 16k (top-up only, no cups or bottles provided)
Mandatory kit:
Rain proof jacket,
Phone, charged & not on silent (with race directors number saved)
Your own water, no bottles provided at water stations, only top-ups.
There are a few short road sections so be mindful of traffic.
Collect your sandwich, Coke and Crisps in the community centre grounds after race.
Please keep toilets clean and tidy.
No littering the trails, community centre, village or parking area etc.
Please be respectful of the local residents and follow the instructions of the volunteer stewards.
See you all on Saturday.
Regards,
Marie O’Shea
Aherlow Half Race Director
0860595333
Andrew HanneySep 24 2022, 3:49pmThis is a brilliant event. Thanks to Marie and all the volunteers for making it happen. What a lovely route too. Well done all.
Joan RyanSep 24 2022, 3:55pmThis was a fabulous day out. The route was so much fun and well marked and great refreshments at the end. Thanks to First Aiders Matthew and Colette for patching up my knee. Well done Marie and all volunteers on a great event.
Eoin SyronSep 24 2022, 6:58pmThank to Marie and all helpers for a great event.
Mags HassettSep 24 2022, 7:39pmThanks Marie and all the helpers at the races today.
Great route. Great food and showers afterwards too.
Joseph BoyleSep 24 2022, 8:06pmThanks Marie and team for a great race today. It's great to have food, drinks and a shower after. Thanks also to the village of Lisvarrinane and Moore Abbey Milers for providing all the facilities. It was great to see a large contingent from Leinster attending.
Brendan NevilleSep 24 2022, 9:19pmBig thank you to Marie and all the volunteers - super from start to sambos at the finish. Well done guys.
Brian FlannellySep 24 2022, 10:35pmResults are now up for this event - any questions/queries on them, please email:
brian <dot> flannelly <at> imra <dot> ie
Conor NolanSep 25 2022, 8:32pmThanks to the team for a great event. Super venue too. And the views...