Brockagh Burst
- Description:
- A 6km circular route submitting Brockagh East Top
- County:
- Wicklow
- Date:
- Sunday 19th January, 2025
- Time:
- 11:00
- Climb (m):
- 200
- Distance (km):
- 6.00
- Event Difficulty:
- 4 (2,1,1) - Moderate Terrain, <200M ascent, <6Km
- Race Marking:
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Route fully marked - GPS Allowed:
- Yes
- Leagues:
- Winter League Leinster
- 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
- Getting There:
- Follow normal directions to the village of Laragh if travelling from the N11 direction. Parking at Brockagh Resource Centre is on your right after McCoys petrol station. It will be on your left before McCoys shop if coming from the Wicklow Gap direction.
- Organisers Instructions:
- Registration will be open from 9:15 to 10:30. No late entries will be accepted. Reg. will close on time to allow the race organising team get to the start area.
Race start is on the crossroads with the Wicklow Way in Brockagh Woods. This is a 1 km run/walk from the registration, so please leave sufficient time to get there.
VOLUNTEERS: Please aim to be at the Resource Centre for 8:30 to help set up for registration. 1st race of the year will be a busy one.
Notice regarding Early Starts - As this race is under 8k there is strictly no early start. We will have a mass start at 11:00 sharp. Juniors start time 11:05.
As we enter a new year of racing, below is some useful information for the Winter/Spring League, and also for the rest of 2024.
Please arrive early - registration will close at 10:30
Please sign-in first, then collect your number, then proceed to the laptop desk to get your chip registered and scanned.
If you have a chip from previous years, please bring it with you for reprogramming
If you do not have a chip, one will be provided to you free of charge
Your chip will and number will be yours for the entire 2024 race year. Please retain both for the year, they are your responsibility. Replacement number or chips will be charged at €5 online
Check the mandatory kit list required for the race. This will be advertised at registration on the day You must carry this kit for the race. Failure to do so will result in disqualification from the race.
Please make your number clearly visible on the front of your chest. Do not wear it on your shorts, as it cannot be seen easily by the spotters.
Fix your timing chip on your shoe laces. Anywhere else and it will not register on the timing mat. Cable ties will be provided at the chip-desk.
If you cannot finish the race for any reason, please let a volunteer know. Otherwise we could be out on the mountain for a while looking for you.
The RD can be contacted using the emergency phone number on the rear of your race number. - Prizegiving Location:
- Brockagh Resource Centre.
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
