Glendalough Night Challenge

Description:

Glendalough Night Challenge

County:

Wicklow

Date:

Friday 11th October, 2024

Time:

20:00

Climb (m):

490

Distance (km):

10.00

Event Difficulty:

6 (2,2,2) - Moderate Terrain, 200M - 500M ascent, 6Km - 10Km

Race Marking:

- Only major junctions marked

GPS Allowed:

No

Leagues:

Night Challanges 

Mandatory Kit:

Level B - Standard

• Waterproof jacket
• Hat or buff
• Gloves
• Whistle
• Charged mobile phone with emergency number stored
• Foil blanket, bivvy bag or equivalent

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 details:

No entry details have been added for this event yet. Entries for league events usually open a couple of weeks before the event

Route Description:

LONG COURSE 10K A stunning 10k night run looped around Glendalough, this is the second event in the Leinster night series trilogy... Starting on the moonlit shore of Glendaloughs Upper Lake the race brings you to the summit of Derrybawn mountain, an absolutely cracking ascent and descent with the lights of Laragh twinkling below! The route also takes in parts of the famous Wicklow Way and St Kevins Way trails! Not one to be missed! SHORT COURSE 4.8K. A loop of the lower lake, that rejoins long course for final 2k this route also takes in part of the Wicklow Way and St Kevins Way trails aswell as passing Glendaloughs famous round tower and St Kevins church.

Route map for Glendalough 10k Night Challenge by Derek Hay on plotaroute.com

Route map for Glendalough Night Challenge, Short Course. by Derek Hay on plotaroute.com

Getting There:

Glendalough Upper Lake Carpark https://g.co/kgs/yPiWkRp

Organisers Instructions:

As usual Carpooling where possible is encouraged. We have use of the upper lake carpark where there is a 5euro entry fee (coins and card accepted). please try to leave yourself enough time to arrive, park and sign-in.

Prizegiving Location:

Glendalough upper lake 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