Ballinaboola

Description:

Ballinaboola Woods in Ballyhoura Mountains near Ballyhea

County:

Cork

Date:

Sunday 2nd March, 2025

Time:

11:00

Climb (m):

300

Distance (km):

11.50

Short Course Distance (km):

5.50

Event Difficulty:

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

Race Marking:

- Route fully marked

GPS Allowed:

Yes

Leagues:

Coillte Winter/Spring Trail League, Munster 

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:

Sunday 23rd February 2025, 18:00

Entry Closes:

Saturday 1st March 2025, 18:00

Entry cost:

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

Entry limit:

None set

Route Description:

Route map for IMRA Ballinaboola Trail Long Course 2025 by IMRA Munster on plotaroute.com

Getting There:

Ballinaboola, Ballyhea, Co. Cork

To get there from the N20 between Limerick and Cork, turn off at Ballyhea by the church. The forest entrance is on the right after about 3.5km, and then 1km up the forest road to the carpark.

Google Maps Link

Parking is limited, so please make every effort to carpool.

Organisers Instructions:

Parking is limited so please carpool if possible.

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