Irish Mountain
Running Association

Galtee Challenge Duo race

Forum Messages

AuthorDateMessage
John OflynnAug 23 2024, 10:20amGary and I are delighted to set up a Duo event in the Galtees where two runners will run the whole race together. If one runner gets to the finish line before the other, you will have to wait there for your partner before crossing the finish line as you must cross it together.

It's a more challenging route than last year, a tough 27k with 1800m elevation. But you'll have some one to chat to and motivate you the whole way so it will probably only feel like 25k and 1600m :-)

The new route is up on the event page for anyone who feels like doing a recce.

The event isn't open yet as we have a few details to iron out first - complications of paired entry. When it is opened up, both runners will have to enter as per any IMRA race and then email me to let me know both names.

We hope you enjoy it, Johnny
James McmorrowAug 25 2024, 3:36pmCan you run the race on your own as I'm not sure if I have a painter run with.
Thanks, James
James McmorrowAug 25 2024, 5:18pmPartner.
Robbie WilliamsAug 26 2024, 5:13amNo

You must run as part of a 2 up team.

I’d say there may be more like yourself so use the forum here to partner up, if ye can liase with times for previous similar races ye should be able to figure matches
James McmorrowAug 26 2024, 10:20pmHi All, I'm looking for a partner for the duo race.
I haven't raced in years. I'm looking to complete the race
You can send me an email if you like, Jamesmcmorrowlk@gmail.com
Robbie WilliamsSep 1 2024, 3:39pmThis event is now OPEN for registration.

Please ensure you have your running partner booked BEFORE signing up. Remember that imra has a no refund policy,

NO SOLO RUNNERS.

Teams are:

Male only

Female only

Mixed (one male and one female)

The prizes are 1st and 2nd in each category so you are only competing with the same style team.

ONCE BOTH OF YOU ARE SIGNED UP PLEASE POST ON THIS THREAD SO WE CAN TAKE NOTE OF WHO IS WITH WHO MAKING PRE RACE ORGANIZATION EASIER

THANK YOU

REMEMBER

NO SOLO RUNNERS WILL BE ALLOWED TO TAKR PART

THIS IS A TOUGH MOUNTAIN CHALLENGE AND YOU SHOULD BE CAPBOF DEALING WITH THE TASK
John OflynnSep 2 2024, 2:38pmImportant message
The route had to be adjusted
The old gpx has been removed and the new gpx
Uploaded today
Anyone who has downloaded the old gpx please replace with today’s edition
Also
Please provide both runners numbers when you send ur email
Thanks
Lisa QuirkeSep 2 2024, 10:43pmHi John,
Lisa Quirke 311 and Caroline O Sullivan 160 have entered and will run together.
Looking forward to it!
Kevin LenihanSep 3 2024, 11:35amHi John..Kevin Lenihan 936 and Jason Collins 1191 will be running together. Cheers!!
Gerda CoyneSep 3 2024, 12:28pmHi John,
Gerda Coyne 396 and Max Harvey 389 will be running together.
Thanks,
Gerda
John OflynnSep 3 2024, 5:29pmCHANGE OF START TIME AND CUTOFF
Start time - 10am
Cutoff- 2pm second aid station approximately 17k in
jp treacySep 9 2024, 12:25pmSeán Twohig (4331) & JP Treacy (282) running together
Sorcha KearneySep 10 2024, 12:09amAnita Locke (364) and Sorcha Kearney (229) with run together, thanks!
John OflynnSep 10 2024, 9:01pmRece of race route Saturday 8am kings
Nice and slow
6-7hrs
Eileen KeohanSep 10 2024, 9:51pmHeather O'Brien (#533) and Eileen Keohan (#411)
Hiking/running/shuffling together for as long as she'll put up with me!! :)
Deirdre O GormanSep 11 2024, 11:58amDee O Gorman (274) & Sam Hand (932) running together!
John OflynnSep 15 2024, 12:41pmThanks to those of you who have let us know who your running partner is for our duo race. Anyone who is looking for a running partner feel free to put a message here on this forum thread. See you all on the 28th.
Deirdre FinnSep 15 2024, 2:48pmLoretto Duggan 2457 and Deirdre Finn 2945 will be running together. Looking forward to it :-)
Seán careySep 17 2024, 8:38amSean Carey (257) & Patrick Mullane (446) Running Together!
Michael McSweeneySep 17 2024, 4:39pmRobbie Williams (851) and Micheal McSweeney (953) running together.
martin hennessySep 18 2024, 10:04pmMairead O Keeffe (937) and Martin Hennessy (1622) running together.
Marcus BishopSep 18 2024, 11:23pmHi there, looking for a running partner, perhaps aiming for 2h.40 (ish!). Email at marco123123@hotmail.co.uk, or whatsapp +44 7884482515. Cheers, Marcus
Joan RyanSep 19 2024, 4:17pmJoan Ryan (146) and Mags Hassett (240) running together. Looking forward to it and hoping for clear views as it is epic there :-) Thanks Johnny and Gary.
Gavin RocheSep 19 2024, 9:13pmGavin Roche 243 and Elaine Collins 291 will be running together
Gary HealySep 19 2024, 9:26pmMarcus, the winning time last year was 2:51 and this year's course is a tougher one so 2:40 might be a bit optimistic. We don't expect 3 hours to be broken but fair play if you do.
There was someone at the start of this thread looking for a running partner.
John OflynnSep 20 2024, 12:03amIMPORTANT MESSAGE
Please be aware that if you want a tracker assigned to your team you must be registered before 6pm on Sunday 22nd
Any teams registered after this time will have a tracker
but their names will not appear on live tracking
Ian BromleySep 20 2024, 9:42amAnne Bromley (3514) and Ian Bromley (3009) are running together
Angela TobinSep 20 2024, 4:29pmAngela Tobin (3530) and Madeleine Hearn (4409) running together
Thanks
Marcus BishopSep 20 2024, 7:38pmThanks Gary, yeah bit optimistic, didnt see quite how much up and down there was!
Kieran HennertySep 20 2024, 8:39pmMags Moran 394 and Kieran Hennerty running together. Thanks for organising.
Kieran HennertySep 20 2024, 8:41pmMags Moran 394 and Kieran Hennerty 917 running together. Apologies, forgot my number on first effort
Jono MoranSep 20 2024, 9:11pmDavid Pollard 4402 and Jono Moran 304 are racing together looking forward to it
Eoghan O'NeillSep 20 2024, 9:39pmEoghan O'Neill 306 and Eimear Lynch 594
Running together
Thanks
Michael McSweeneySep 20 2024, 10:11pm"David Pollard 4402 and Jono Moran 304 are racing together".
Racing!
Game on!!!
Angela TobinSep 21 2024, 2:12pmHi, quick question will the compass on my garmin suffice?
John OflynnSep 21 2024, 7:03pmHi Angela
If you have GPX of route on your phone or watch your good to gon
Angela TobinSep 21 2024, 7:23pmI have the gpx on both, that's great thanks John
Matthew BranchSep 21 2024, 7:38pmMatthew Branch (287) and Zita Hoey (316) doing the DUO together
Solinski WojciechSep 21 2024, 8:27pmDenis Bowen 4412 and Wojciech Solinski 4213
Running together
Thanks
Vincent CoffeySep 22 2024, 9:37amVincent Coffey 3924 and Michael Fitton (Will follow with number)
Running together. Thank you.
Vincent CoffeySep 22 2024, 1:14pmVincent Coffey 3924 and Michael Fitton 3944
Running together. Thank you.
Laura DownesSep 22 2024, 3:53pmHi there..Laura Downes (573) and Marie Cullen
Laura DownesSep 22 2024, 6:11pmHi there. Laura Downes here (573) and Marie Cullen (4415) Many thanks
Robert CunninghamSep 22 2024, 7:05pmTricia Ryan 280 Robert Cunningham 272 running together.
John OflynnSep 22 2024, 8:42pmThe teams list has now been sent off for tracker assignment. Any entries between now and the closing date on Wednesday evening will still get a tracker but not with an assigned name. Thanks
jp treacySep 23 2024, 6:21pmHi Johnny & Gary,

There's been an injury so I have a revised duo entry of
Marcus Bishop (1630) & JP Treacy (282)

Thank you
John OflynnSep 23 2024, 9:36pmThanks for letting us know JP
John OflynnSep 23 2024, 9:44pmhttps://live.primaltracking.com/galteeduo24/
Patrick FoleySep 25 2024, 9:17amHi John, i would like to volunteer if required? Can't see the link online to "apply". Thanks, Paddy 087 78 65 65 2
Patrick FoleySep 25 2024, 10:21amGary kindly rang to explain - thats volunteered now so disregard above!
Rory CarrollSep 25 2024, 7:40pmHi John,
Just tried to register there for the galtees duo run and missed the cut by an hour.
Is there any chance I register for it now?
John OflynnSep 26 2024, 6:35pmHi Rory, unfortunatley we have to say no. We kept registration open as long as possible but had to close it to send off details about the trackers.
The Brandon Ridge half marathon next weekend could make a good alternative.
Marcus BishopSep 27 2024, 7:12pmHi, just wondering if anyone has a seat available in the car, coming from Cork city (mahon) tomorrow? Cheers, Marcus whatsapp +447884482515
John OflynnSep 27 2024, 7:53pmDon't forget to bring your €3 for parking for tomorrow. There is an honesty box in the King's Yard car park
John OflynnSep 28 2024, 6:51pmResults - Mixed Teams Time Position
Sam and Dee 04:02:35 1
Elaine and Gavin 04:28:00 2
Eimear and Eoghan 04:49:40 3
Anne and Ian 04:50:30 4
Martin and Máiréad 04:52:57 5
Robert and Tricia 05:26:26 6
Matthew and Zita 07:27:07 7
Gerda and Max DNF DNF
Kieran and Mags DNF DNF


Results - Female Teams Time Position
Sorcha and Anita 04:01:25 1
Mags and Joan 05:10:26 2
Madeleine and Angela 06:23:42 3
Eileen and Heather 06:24:20 4
Marie and Laura DNF DNF
Loretto and Deirdre DNF DNF
Caroline and Lisa DNS DNS


Results - Male Teams Time Position
JP and Marcus 04:06:00 1
Michéal and Anthony 04:18:35 2
Denis and Wojciech 05:18:25 3
Jono and David 06:24:30 4
Vincent and Michael DNF DNF
Jason and Kevin DNF DNF
Seán and Patrick Single runner 04:02:36 DNS
John OflynnSep 28 2024, 6:56pmThanks to all the runners and volunteers today - we had a great day out on our first IMRA Munster paired race. Results are above. Huge congrats to our winners and to all our runners. Lots of smiling faces at the end despite some injuries, a bit of going astray, a few pulling out, some trackers issues and a beast of a course (thanks to Gary for the new route)..Another great day in the mountains!
Michael McSweeneySep 28 2024, 8:23pmGreat day out. Nice to see a new part of the Galtees on a day when we can actually see the Galtees. Big thanks to Màire, Johnny, Gary and all the crew.
Mags HassettSep 28 2024, 10:11pmThank you Máire, Johnny, Gary and all the volunteers for a fantastic race in the Galtees. Spectacular views and adventures in places I have never been before. Well done guys.
Gavin RocheSep 29 2024, 8:24amThanks so much to Johnny, Gary, Maire and all the volunteers yesterday for such a great race. The route was challenging but really enjoyable. Another great day out on the mountains.
Eileen KeohanSep 29 2024, 6:26pmThank ye all so much for a fantastic day, lovely idea for a race... guaranteed chats all the way around, sure what's not to love!! Everything was so enjoyable and so well run, thanks so much :)
Patricia RyanSep 29 2024, 6:44pmWhat a brilliant day out we had yesterday on stunning parts of the Galtys. Thanks so much to Gary, Johnny and all the volunteers.
Máiréad O' KeeffeSep 29 2024, 10:30pmThanks guy's fantastic route hat's off brilliantly organised top class Thanks to all the volunteers amazing day