Blackstairs Mountain

Description:

Blackstairs Mountain Southeast League race

County:

Wexford

Date:

Sunday 15th June, 2025

Time:

11:00

Climb (m):

550

Distance (km):

7.00

Short Course Distance (km):

3.00

Event Difficulty:

8 (3,3,2) - Difficult Terrain, >500M ascent, 6Km - 10Km

Race Marking:

- Only major junctions marked

GPS Allowed:

Yes

Leagues:

Southeast League 

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 Opens:

Monday 9th June 2025, 09:00

Entry Closes:

Saturday 14th June 2025, 18:00

Entry cost:

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

Entry limit:

None set

Route Description:

LONG COURSE 7K. Race is to start at Coonogue crossroads and will head south for approximately 200m to Coonogue Lane. Runners will enter the track through the stile, following a technical ascent for a further 200m before hitting the open mountain. From here the race will follow the traditional hiking route to the summit for a further 3k (including 500m ascent) Then turn around coming back the same way finishing short of Coonogue Lane.

Route map for Blackstairs IMRA LC 2025 by Derek Hay on plotaroute.com

SHORT COURSE 3K Race is to start at Coonogue crossroad and will head south for approximately 100m to Coonogue Lane. Runners will enter the track through the stile, following a technical ascent for a further 200m before hitting the open mountain. From here the race will follow the traditional hiking route for a further 1.3k (including 270m ascent) Then turn around coming back the same way finishing short of Coonogue Lane.

Route map for Blackstairs SC IMRA 2025 by Derek Hay on plotaroute.com

Getting There:

Follow IMRA signs from Sculloge Gap. 4km from Ballymurphy (R702) and 4km from Kiltealy (also on the R702).

Juniors:

3k short course 270m ascent

Organisers Instructions:

Race start will be at Coonogue Crossroads/ Lane and will take the traditional hillwalkers route to the summit ( 733mts) and back.

Prizegiving Location:

At finish line.

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

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