Mullaghcleevaun
| Author | Date | Message |
|---|---|---|
| Liam Vines | Jul 27 2025, 1:50pm | Race page is updated. We still need an RD for this race The Wet Weather route is imposed by the NPWS to avoid erosion on the wetter part of the route. It would be well worth while having a look at both routs from Mullaghcleevaun to the finish. See do the pictures make sense and if they don’t, ask as many questions as you like. |
| Mick Hanney | Jul 30 2025, 11:44am | Hi, We are looking for an RD for this event please. Might suit someone who will have completed the league in the other 3 to 4 races. Thanks Mick |
| Derek Hay | Aug 11 2025, 6:55pm | Evening, Entries are open in the shop for this, the price has been set at 10 euro to cover the cost of the bus to bring runners over to the start at Glenmacnass. For anyone thats interested in running it I will be recceing the route over the coming weekend, either Saturday or Friday evening Im not sure which yet details on that to follow shortly. If you would like to join me give me a shout on O ate 6 won nine won 7546. Thanks, Derek. |
| John Bell | Aug 11 2025, 8:10pm | @Liam, i have a question on the wet weather route. Do you have to go through the gate or can you go over it. It might be rusted shut. ;-) |
| Derek Hay | Aug 12 2025, 5:08pm | Just to confirm for anyone interested, I'll be doing a recce of the wet weather route this Friday 15th, meeting at Zellers in Lacken at 5:30pm. It will be at a leisurely pace so no pressure, anyone not sure about Nav or the route are welcome to come and and give it a go, weather is looking perfect too! I look forward to seeing you there. P.S. Dont worry John I'll make sure the gate is working and well oiled :) |
| Mick Hanney | Aug 15 2025, 10:55pm | This is a super route. Got lucky with a fab evening on the hills this evening for a recce, which I will probably all forget come race day. |
| Derek Hay | Aug 16 2025, 8:29am | Good morning all, As Mick has mentioned we went out and and opted to run the main route as opposed to the wet weather version previously advertised... we were not disappointed! With stunning views of Blessington lakes and surrounding mountains the race route is an absolute gem and I'd advise anyone unsure about signing up to jump in and give it a go. There's plenty of nav/route choice and the ground is soft and springy in its current condition making for a really enjoyable run in the hills. Plus I'm sure if you ask Mick nicely he'll be glad to offload some of the helpful pointers he picked up on the recce :) Over the next week or two I plan on getting up and looking at the second route option coming off Mullaghcleevaun to the wet weather control point. If running this iteration of the route interests you then you can contact me on the number I posted below previously. Last thing, we are all good for volunteers now, thank you to everyone thats signed up I'll be in touch shortly. |
| Derek Hay | Aug 19 2025, 9:53pm | Good evening, I'm going to give the wet weather route a look this Thursday 21st. For anyone interested we will be meeting at Ballynultagh forest for 5:30pm (Google maps link below) https://maps.app.goo.gl/hyhLzU3qMuEv7j1a8 An out and back to Mullaghcleevaun summit, 12k approx at an easy pace. I look forward to seeing you there. |
