Irish Mountain
Running Association

IAU Trail World Championships

Description:
2016 IAU World Trail Championships
County:
Abroad
Date:
Saturday 29th October, 2016
Time:
05:00
Climb (m):
4500
Distance (km):
85.00
Event Difficulty:
10 (Extreme) - Extreme, >1,000M ascent or > 30Km
Race Marking:
Only major junctions marked - Only major junctions marked
GPS Allowed:
Yes
Leagues:
 
Getting There:
Oporto airport, Portugal.
Organisers Instructions:
Geres Portugal

VIDEO

TEAM MANUAL

Cut-off time is 9 pm.

Team race : 3 to score with result based on cumulative time.

The Wicklow Way Ultra race on 26/03/2016 will be the main trial race.

Guideline selection times for Wicklow Way Ultra
Men : 4 hours 10 minutes
Women : 4 hours 35 minutes

Selection basis: First two in trial races with other positions based on trial race and mountain running and long-distance/road performances in 2015/2016. All selection is subject to the athlete being at least capable of finishing within 10% of the international race winners times. Only athletes who meet the criteria will be selected this means that full teams may not be sent. Selected athletes should be registered with Athletics Ireland.