Tory Hill

Description:

Tory Hill

County:

Kilkenny

Date:

Sunday 5th May, 2024

Time:

11:00

Climb (m):

300

Distance (km):

7.10

Event Difficulty:

5 (1,2,2) - Easy Terrain, 200M - 500M ascent, 6Km - 10Km

Race Marking:

- Route fully marked

GPS Allowed:

Yes

Leagues:

Southeast League 

Mandatory Kit:

Level A - Basic

• Showerproof, windproof jacket

All runners must bring the above items to the race. The actual kit to be carried during the race will be finalised on the day, depending on conditions etc., and clearly advised at Registration.

You should also have the means to carry all the kit in case required.

Failure to have the required items may lead to you being denied entry to the race, or disqualification. Random checks may be carried out.

Entry Opens:

Monday 29th April 2024, 09:00

Entry Closes:

Saturday 4th May 2024, 18:00

Entry cost:

€7 for seniors, €5 for over 65s and under 18s

Entry limit:

None set

Entries sold:

31

Route Description:

2024 route
Race will head briefly downhill before taking a sharp left onto a forest trail, climbing up to a fireroad for a distance before joining another marked trail continuing upwards before a right turn on grassy trail brings you back to main Tory Hill trail loop.
Continue on this trail to summit, continuing for 350m to a right turn, stay on trail for 500m, then sharp left along machine tracks for 500m her before another left turn takes you back uphill again to summit.
From the summit, it's back down main trail to finish at carpark.
Plotaroute map for route description only, DISTANCE NOT ACCURATE

Getting There:

Tory Hill can be accessed from Mullinavat village.
If coming from Kilkenny/Carlow side then head through the village and take the 2nd left approx 400m leaving the village which is signposted Tory Hill Trail Head .
From here, follow signs for Tory Hill Trail Head (approx 3K)
If coming from Waterford direction - take the Right handed turn JUST BEFORE you enter Mullinavat which will be signposted as above.
OR enter Tory Hill Car park into Google Maps (be aware, approach lane to car park from southerly direction is in poor condition)

Organisers Instructions:

Please carpool, even if only the last few K from Mullinavat.
Car parking is limited & it can be a busy area sharing car park with hillwalkers etc
There will be a Short course option & a Junior Route , which will be approx 4km, out and back . There will be a marshal at turnaround point.
Please note U10 must be accompanied on the race route by a guardian or parent.
Mandatory jacket must be worn/carried for duration of race, headphones may not be worn during IMRA races.
Registration will open at 9.45am & close at 10.45am
There will be no early start.

Prizegiving Location:

Car Park

Volunteers (Non-Running)

You need to have done 2 non-running volunteer roles in a calendar year to qualify for end of year prize

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

Carpool