Djouce -The Ayling Abyss

Description:

Djouce woods car park to Djouce

County:

Wicklow

Date:

Wednesday 11th June, 2025

Time:

19:30

Climb (m):

633

Distance (km):

12.20

Short Course Distance (km):

4.65

Event Difficulty:

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

Race Marking:

- Route fully marked

GPS Allowed:

Yes

Leagues:

Leinster 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:

Wednesday 11th June 2025, 12:00

Entry cost:

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

Entry limit:

None set

Route Description:

Long Route:

The route this year will differ substantially from previous years due to widespread storm damage but will not be any easier and slightly longer, final route ......

Getting There:

Djouce Woods, Old Long Hill Road - Turn off N11 at Kilmacanogue onto R755 for Glendalough. After 1.5km, take the right-hand turn for the R760 - Enniskerry/ Powerscourt Waterfall Road sign. After 1.3km take a sharp left-hand turn for the L1036 - Sally Gap/ Roundwood Road sign.

Car Parking will be tight , follow the parking marshal's instructions - The main parking is at the first car park at Djouce Woods, Old Long Hill ( grid ref : 0213 131 ). When this car park is full, you will be diverted up Long Hill to the second car park.

Car Pooling is recommended - after coming off the N11 at Kilmac, there is a car park to the right off the roundabout at Berto's, this can accommodate about 30 cars and we would suggest that car pooling be from here.

Registration is in the Long Hill car park and the Race start / Finish is 500m down the fire road at the first " v " in the road... Parking locations.

Link to Long Hill Car Parking :-

https://maps.app.goo.gl/B4E9g97LMEdLjanc6?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy

Juniors:

Short/ Junior Route:

Juniors and short course runners start off at 7.35pm and follows the main course to paddock ponds where it veers up into the woods before the Lakes carpark and heads back on some technical ground through the forest to the finish line, distance 4.6km

Early Start:

Early start at 7.00pm, only for those that would reasonably expect to be 160% of the winning time

Organisers Instructions:

Registration / Sign-in on the night will open at 18:15 and close at 19:15 sharp, early starters will be given priority in the queue.

The race will start at 19:30 sharp.

Everyone running must REGISTER on the night.

After registering all chips must be scanned by the laptop operator pre-race. This action allows us to account for everyone pre & post-race.

Race Route: The route will differ a bit from last year due to the storm damage and now start at the first V junction on the fire road.

Early start at 7.00 can be used by anyone that expects to be in excess of 160% of the winning time.

Juniors / Short course will be 5 minutes after the main start and the distance will be 4.6km and with an elevation gain of 135m.

Race Number / Race Chip - Collect yours at Registration if you don't have it already.

No head phones are allowed, it's dangerous.

Registration will take place in the Djouce Woods main car park, Long Hill road as last year and the race will be starting 500m down the fire road at the v junction.

Early start at 7.00pm.

Short course / Juniors will start 5 minutes after the main race.

Prizegiving Location:

Prize giving and raffle will be at " Berto's Pizzeria " which used to be Plucks.

Berto's are opening exclusively on the evening for IMRA up to 10.30ish and will be serving pizza and chips if you get there early enough.

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