Galty Challenge
| Author | Date | Message |
|---|---|---|
| John Oflynn | Aug 1 2023, 12:16pm | Galtee_Challenge_22k_new_route_2023.gpx |
| David Bosonnet | Aug 1 2023, 1:10pm | The GPX file for the route is available at https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2294619 There's a link to download a GPX/TCX further down the page. |
| David Nolan | Aug 1 2023, 9:26pm | Might have to get the poles out for that one! |
| Deirdre Galvin | Aug 1 2023, 9:50pm | Will this be a marked route, similar to MMRA's other half-marathons? Thanks in advance. |
| Gary Healy | Aug 2 2023, 11:16am | Deirdre, no it wont be fully marked. There will be two summit marshalls - Galteemore and Carrigeen - and coming off Galteemore will be marked with bamboo to the sheep pens. Apart from that only main junctions will be marked. We recommend you avail of a recce and/or download the GPX file from the event page. |
| Deirdre Galvin | Aug 2 2023, 12:48pm | Ok, thanks for that. I will definitely need a full course reccie. I'd be mighty grateful to anyone 'in the know ' posting up if they are heading out on the full course. I'll bring jellies! |
| John Oflynn | Aug 3 2023, 11:40am | Rec 9sm Monday Kings yard Slow pace 5hr ish |
| John Oflynn | Aug 3 2023, 11:41am | 9 am |
| Sorcha Kearney | Aug 7 2023, 10:46pm | Too late checking for recce details. Will there be another? |
| John Oflynn | Aug 8 2023, 2:10pm | I hope to do at least 2 more recce This Saturday the12th and the following Saturday/Sunday |
| John Oflynn | Aug 10 2023, 7:58pm | Recce 9am Saturday kings yard |
| paul burke | Aug 12 2023, 10:53pm | Hi is there anyone who knows route doing a recce next Saturday 19th? |
| John Oflynn | Aug 17 2023, 1:54pm | Hi Paul I will be doing a recce on Saturday Leaving Kings yard at 9am |
| Sorcha Kearney | Aug 17 2023, 10:52pm | I would be interested in joining you also if that’s ok? |
| John Oflynn | Aug 18 2023, 1:55pm | The more the merrier Sorcha Might be a bit wet and windy |
| Sorcha Kearney | Aug 18 2023, 2:53pm | Looks like it! XD |
| John Oflynn | Aug 19 2023, 1:23pm | The Galtee Challenge race will open for entry the day after the Galty Crossing so that there isn't any confusion with people entering for the wrong race. Entries will open 28th Aug and close 8th Sep. See you there! |
| John Oflynn | Aug 28 2023, 11:09am | The Galtee Challenge is now open for registration. There are only 12 days to register so don't delay! |
| John Oflynn | Aug 31 2023, 1:47pm | Night recce 9pm kings yard |
| John Oflynn | Aug 31 2023, 1:48pm | Saturday 9pm |
| matthew mcconnell | Aug 31 2023, 6:13pm | Does anyone know. Do you have to book a site in kings yard to camp or do you just turn up? Thanks:) |
| John Oflynn | Aug 31 2023, 10:46pm | Hi Matthew I don’t know if you can rock up You can contact Stephen or Bridget at 02584903 |
| David Nolan | Sep 3 2023, 7:27pm | Hi Matthew, I was wondering the same as I working in mitchelstown Friday. Did you get any info? |
| Angeline Dresser | Sep 4 2023, 12:55pm | Hi Does anyone have a recommendation for which app is best for using the plotaroute gpx? In UK I usually open files with OS maps. When I’m here I have AllTrails but it doesn’t look like you can import gpx files. Is that right? Also - I did the slieve bloom half marathon and had a small tracker which I’ve misplaced… does that mean I need to pay for a replacement chip timer or number or will there be new numbers and trackers for this race? Many thanks Angeline |
| Graham K. Bushe | Sep 4 2023, 1:55pm | Hi Angeline, (I'll reply here, so the RD can see it too) If you purchase your replacement Chip and Number, you will be able to collect them at registration. Please allow a bit extra time, and bring a copy of your Acknowledgement of Payment email (I'm sure a screenshot will suffice, once it has the payment ID) Best of luck, and enjoy! |
| John Oflynn | Sep 4 2023, 2:19pm | We have enough volunteers for the Galtee challenge now Thanks to all who have volunteered |
| Stephen O Keeffe | Sep 4 2023, 2:45pm | Hi Angeline, We don't use chip timing for the races based in Munster. We like to go old school with paper and pen!! :) |
| Angeline Dresser | Sep 4 2023, 3:02pm | Haha very good! Thanks Stephen |
| Angeline Dresser | Sep 4 2023, 3:03pm | I’ve realised I can use Komoot to open the GPX file :) |
| Maire O'Sullivan | Sep 5 2023, 8:46pm | Angeline, did you get that sorted? If not, the original route was done on All Trails and then migrated across as a GPX. If you want to look at it on All Trails its https://www.alltrails.com/explore/recording/county-limerick-trail-running-afab3e9 I did it as a hike, not a run, so it's slow but the route is the one the RDs wanted recorded for the race. Accuracy not speed :-) |
| John Oflynn | Sep 6 2023, 10:18pm | Good news about the parking - the maintenance works will not be in place this weekend so we can park up in King's Yard by the start/finish line. It means there won't be the long trek to the Loop Trail car park. If you're on the fence about signing up by tomorrow, you can now factor in 3k less on the legs :-) |
| Brian Hourigan | Sep 6 2023, 10:22pm | Hi folks. Is anyone carpooling passing through the Limerick to Mitchelstown road? |
| matthew mcconnell | Sep 7 2023, 8:38am | Hi David, didn't get onto them in the end. Staying in a different campsite nearby! |
| John Oflynn | Sep 7 2023, 2:19pm | Hi David You can rock up but just tell them you are with IMRA |
| Martsje Hell | Sep 7 2023, 2:53pm | Hey guys We’ve a bit of travelling to do after the race so were hoping to start at 10am at the early start. Can we just show up for that (we’ve entered) or do we need to contact someone to make this possible? Thank you, Martsje |
| Angeline Dresser | Sep 7 2023, 4:40pm | Thanks so much Maire! |
| Maire O'Sullivan | Sep 7 2023, 5:51pm | Hi Martsje, that's fine for the early start. Just come to the registration desk/van around 9.30/9.45am so we can tick you off and do a kit check. Bring plenty of water because its going to be a warm one. See you Saturday |
| Simon Deasy | Sep 7 2023, 9:17pm | Can someone tell me what's mandatory for your kit? I know you have to have the jacket for all IMRA events? Anything else mandatory for this one? Thx in advance, Simon. |
| John Oflynn | Sep 7 2023, 10:15pm | Hi Simon Full list of race kit will be listed on the race email being sent out tomorrow night |
| Simon Deasy | Sep 8 2023, 4:48pm | Thx John |
| John Oflynn | Sep 8 2023, 6:56pm | Instructions for tomorrow's race has just been emailed out. Let us know if you didn't get it. Try your junk mail first though :-) |
| Brendan Collins | Sep 9 2023, 5:04pm | Big thanks to Johnny, Gary, Maire and team, it was a hot day for volunteers and runners alike, the ice cold refreshments were a very nice touch. Well done all. |
| Brian Hourigan | Sep 9 2023, 7:48pm | Thanks for organising such an incredibly challenging but rewarding race all. Definitely found that harder than the Galtee Crossing with the humidity, heat and Cush! |
| Gavin Roche | Sep 9 2023, 8:07pm | Thanks for a great day today in the Galtees. The route was very challenging and ye must have put hours of work into it. The race directors and the team of volunteers were excellent today. From the cans of coke in Cush carpark to the lads that dragged the water to the top of galtymore it was well appreciated. |
| Angeline Dresser | Sep 9 2023, 8:40pm | That really was a fantastic race. Thanks so much to everyone involved. Any aid station would have been a welcome sight but that is possibly the best aid station experience I’ve ever had! |
| Michael McSweeney | Sep 9 2023, 10:09pm | Thanks to Màire, Johnny, Gary and their crew of amazing volunteers. What a day. Phew! |
| Rob Tobin | Sep 9 2023, 10:42pm | That was mighty. Chatting with others at the finish line the consensus seemed to be that this is as challenging a course as any. Those refreshments at the aid station at Cush car park and back at Kings Yard and the drop of water at Galtymore were all very welcome. Superb organisation and hospitality. Thanks to everyone involved. |
| Brian Flannelly | Sep 10 2023, 11:25am | Results are now up for this event - any questions/queries on them, please email: brian <dot> flannelly <at> imra <dot> ie |
| Mariusz Luczak | Sep 10 2023, 8:00pm | Well done to all runners. I just created small album of photos I took on the day: https://photos.app.goo.gl/bdziZ5zJtMb84KZX6 |
| Nick Hogan | Sep 11 2023, 8:53pm | Similar to Mariusz...a link to some pics from Saturday if anyone would like to download. https://photos.app.goo.gl/NugqfCSRxKW8ek1u5 Posted same to IMRA site a little earlier. An incredible route matched only by a bunch of incredible runners. A sublime slog with smiles all the way...well done to you all! Míle buíochas Johnny and Gary, and your very merry band of volunteers. |
| John Oflynn | Sep 12 2023, 2:09pm | Thanks for all the good vibes gang For the runners who took the starting line on a tough course in very hot conditions and the amazing volunteers who put an effort over and beyond what was expected a great big thank you from Gary,Máire and me Who knows their might be another surprise next year on this route,!!! |
| Michael McSweeney | Sep 12 2023, 7:57pm | "Who knows their might be another surprise next year on this route,!!!" Friday night Crossing. Saturday Challenge. Sunday Galtymore Championship Race. :-) |
