Irish Mountain
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Keeper Hill - Killoscully Half Marathon

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AuthorDateMessage
Robert CunninghamApr 24 2024, 9:16amFYI- Silvermines - Killoscully Half Marathon date has been moved from June 22nd to Aug 3rd, this replaced Glanageenty Races to December 14th.
John KinsellaJul 4 2024, 2:07pm* Updated Route and Name for The Silvermines - Killoscully Half Marathon. See Event details. Keeper Hill - Killoscully Half Marathon.
Martin CooneyJul 13 2024, 11:13amHi John Kinsella,
I have put myself in for First-Aid Officer. I can do whatever you need; Tail-Runner, First-Aid, General Helper if needed. Let me know closer to the time.
Cheers, Martin.
John KinsellaJul 17 2024, 12:21pmThanks Martin that would be great. If anyone else is around on the day to help out it would be appreciated.
Lenny AntonelliJul 19 2024, 9:23amHi all, this will be my first IMRA race. Have been up Keeper Hill before but never on the open mountain route. Any thoughts on footwear for this one? Would prefer my trail runners (Altra Lone Peak) given the route is mostly forest track but if the open hill is wet enough to require fell runners for the full thing so be it.
Mags HassettJul 19 2024, 11:12amHi Lenny,
I was recently running in this area and wearing Altra Lone Peaks. They were totally fine and I plan to wear them for the race. Welcome to IMRA.
Lenny AntonelliJul 19 2024, 3:05pmThanks Mags!
Katie NevinJul 31 2024, 1:00pmHello, is there any early start on this or is everyone taking off at 11am?
John KinsellaJul 31 2024, 8:14pmHi Katie, There will be a 10:30 am early start available.

@Lenny, the back part is not boggy as it's all uphill. So quite good underfoot. If I was to race this course I' would wear max 3.5 lugs.

John
Stephen O KeeffeAug 2 2024, 11:52amWhat time do volunteers need to be there for in the morning?
John KinsellaAug 2 2024, 1:10pmHi Stephen. The Volunteers can arrive for 9:20 which will give us time to set up.

See you all tomorrow and thanks.
Eric Llaurado OrtizAug 4 2024, 9:51amThanks John Kinsella and all the team involved, the course and the finish area was fantastic. I've never been there and I loved it!
John KinsellaAug 4 2024, 1:46pmThanks Eric and thanks to all the volunteers who gave up time yesterday to help, with many driving long distances to do so.

Video footage of the some of the race can be seen on the Youtube link below.

https://youtu.be/POMzjZEt7Ko?si=bD3PinEP28TRoT2w
Brian FlannellyAug 4 2024, 6:20pmResults are now up for this event - any questions/queries on them, please email:
brian <dot> flannelly <at> imra <dot> ie