Slí Chorcaí Ultra
- Description:
- Slí Mhúscraí & Slí Naomh Fionnbarra Ultra
- County:
- Cork
- Date:
- Saturday 8th February, 2025
- Time:
- 08:00
- Climb (m):
- 2140
- Distance (km):
- 71.50
- Event Difficulty:
- 10 (Extreme) - Extreme, >1,000M ascent or > 30Km
- Race Marking:
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Route fully marked - GPS Allowed:
- Yes
- Leagues:
- Irish Ultra Championships
- Mandatory Kit:
- Level C - Advanced
- Waterproof jacket with integrated hood and taped seams
- Hat or buff
- Gloves
- Whistle
- Charged mobile phone with emergency number stored
- Foil blanket, bivvy bag or equivalent
- Waterproof full leg cover
- Means to carry a minimum of 500 mL water
- Emergency food
- Map of route/area
- Compass
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:
Slí Chorcaí Ultra Route
Starting in the Gaeltacht Village of Baile Mhic Ìre, next to Tigh Ui Scanaill. Finishing at The Top Of The Rock campsite in Drimoleague. From 6.5km onwards the route follows the yellow way mark arrows of the Sli Gaeltacht Mhùscraì to Gugan Barra. From Gugán the route follows the yellow way mark arrows of the Sli Fhionnbharra (St Finbars Way), past Carriganass Castle and finishing at The Top Of The Rock.
At Kealkill there will be a cut off as this will be approx 52km into race.
Trackers will be used.
Start: Baile Mhic Íre. Follow IMRA markings around the back of the twin Gaeltacht villages of Baile Mhic Íre and Baile Bhuirne, on small country roads and woodland trail. Join Slí Gaeltacht Muscraí (SGM) at 6.5km.
1st Aid Station. Béal a’Ghleanna. SGM. 16km. Drink and snacks.
2nd Aid Station. Béal Átha’n Ghaorthaidh. SGM. 25km. Drop bag. Hot drink and snacks. Toilets.
3rd Aid Station. Gugán Barra. Slí Gaeltacht Muscraí (SGM) meets St Finbarrs Way (SFW). 36km. Drink and snacks.
4th Aid Station. Carriganass Castle, Kealkil. SFW. 52km. CUTOFF. 4pm (8 hours). Drop bag. Hot drink and snacks. Toilets.
5th Aid Station. Mealagh Valley Community Centre. SFW. 60km. Drink and snack. Maybe a kind word.
Finish: Top of the Rock, Drimoleague. SFW. 70km (+ a little bit). Hot food and drink, beer, wine, showers, sleep.
Please note you are following the yellow man signs. In fog or mist they might not be fully visible to you. Runners should download the route to watch or have a way of following the route to keep on track.
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
