Sorrell Hill
Race to the top of Sorrell and back, starting on good forest trail but moving quickly on to slippery trial and finish on open mountain
Wicklow
Wednesday 1 July, 2009
7:30 PM
392
9.45
6 (2,2,2) - Moderate Terrain, 200M - 500M ascent, 6Km - 10Km
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Route fully marked
Men - 36:43 (John Lenihan, Riocht, 1987) Women - 49:55 (Vanessa Lawrenson)
Leinster League
Nearest major landmark is Blessington village which is on the N81 some 5/6 miles southwest of Tallaght. however an alternative to turning off in Blessington village which is normally very busy with traffic is to take a left turn just before Blessington called 'Red lane' as noted on the OS56 map. Road is not marked Red lane but sign posted for Lake Drive and Lacken. (note there is a house with a white garden wall right at the corner of the left turn. Continue down red lane, at T junction take right turn sign posted for Lake Drive and Lacken. Take next left turn to cross Blessington Bridge over the Phollaphuca reservoir, turn right after crossing bridge, follow road around (taking care to keep right on main road and NOT go straight at sharp right bend). Approximately 1.4 miles from bridge, a small lane on left leads to event parking and registration Start G.R O 003123. This turn is easy to miss so watch out for the marshall/sign at this turn off. Continue up lane until see marshall directing traffic into field on left. (If you end up in Lacken - you've gone too far so turn back again to find laneway to start!) If coming from Blessington village take the left turn off the N81 at the traffic lights in the centre of the village. take the route signposted to Lacken. After about 1km from Blessington, turn right across the Blessington Bridge and follow directions as above. Parking is €3 per car which field owner will collect at entrance.
Registration is in car parking field close to race start and will close at 7.15 sharp. Anyone arriving after this time will not be registered for race. Cost of €3 per car so makes sence to carpool at Zellers beforehand. Strickly no car parking directly at race start - the limited space here is reserved for laptop operators. Juniors: In keeping with IMRA rules 'Rule 410 Age Limits' there will be a juniors race route which will be marked accordingly. Instructions to be given on the night.
Zellers, Lacken
Wicklow
Wednesday 1 July, 2009
7:30 PM
392
9.45
6 (2,2,2) - Moderate Terrain, 200M - 500M ascent, 6Km - 10Km
-
Route fully marked Men - 36:43 (John Lenihan, Riocht, 1987) Women - 49:55 (Vanessa Lawrenson)
Leinster League
Nearest major landmark is Blessington village which is on the N81 some 5/6 miles southwest of Tallaght. however an alternative to turning off in Blessington village which is normally very busy with traffic is to take a left turn just before Blessington called 'Red lane' as noted on the OS56 map. Road is not marked Red lane but sign posted for Lake Drive and Lacken. (note there is a house with a white garden wall right at the corner of the left turn. Continue down red lane, at T junction take right turn sign posted for Lake Drive and Lacken. Take next left turn to cross Blessington Bridge over the Phollaphuca reservoir, turn right after crossing bridge, follow road around (taking care to keep right on main road and NOT go straight at sharp right bend). Approximately 1.4 miles from bridge, a small lane on left leads to event parking and registration Start G.R O 003123. This turn is easy to miss so watch out for the marshall/sign at this turn off. Continue up lane until see marshall directing traffic into field on left. (If you end up in Lacken - you've gone too far so turn back again to find laneway to start!) If coming from Blessington village take the left turn off the N81 at the traffic lights in the centre of the village. take the route signposted to Lacken. After about 1km from Blessington, turn right across the Blessington Bridge and follow directions as above. Parking is €3 per car which field owner will collect at entrance.
Registration is in car parking field close to race start and will close at 7.15 sharp. Anyone arriving after this time will not be registered for race. Cost of €3 per car so makes sence to carpool at Zellers beforehand. Strickly no car parking directly at race start - the limited space here is reserved for laptop operators. Juniors: In keeping with IMRA rules 'Rule 410 Age Limits' there will be a juniors race route which will be marked accordingly. Instructions to be given on the night.
Zellers, Lacken
Volunteering
Carpool
Forum Messages
| Author | Date | Message |
|---|---|---|
| Bronagh Cheetham | Jun 16, 2:05PM | Need some more volunteers for Sorrell Hill please. register online,post a message here or contact me at: bronagh.gavigan@mercer.com or 087 4191511 thanks |
| Bronagh Cheetham | Jun 22, 9:20AM | hi Need a first aider for Sorrell hill and a couple more volunteers please. Thanks to all how have volunteered so far. Many thanks, Bronagh |
| Bronagh Cheetham | Jun 22, 5:13PM | thanks to all the extra volunteers signed up today, have enough now with the exception of a first aider. Cheers |
| Patrick Lennon | Jun 23, 9:50PM | Hi I am just wondering if it is possible to join in this race - I haven't joined IMRA yet or even done a Mountain run - but keen to as i am doing Gaeforce this year. Will I get by with just regular asics trainers on this course - have yet to invest in trail shoes. tnx |
| John Shiels | Jun 23, 10:00PM | Hi Patrick, Just turn up and register before the race and you can run. It will be 17euro as its your fist race, 10 euros for the year and 7 for the race. regular asics trainers will be OK to start with and if you like it you can ask around about what t get. You'll find plenty of shoe nerds in the pub afterward. John |
| Patrick Lennon | Jun 23, 10:59PM | thanks for that John - looking forward to it. PL |
| Bronagh Cheetham | Jun 29, 9:16AM | Hi, If anyone happens to be in the area of Newtown Mt Kennedy and would be in a position to collect a key from Coillte offices in time for Sorrell Hill race, would you give me a call please on 087 4191511. Much appreciated, thanks Bronagh |
| Bronagh Cheetham | Jun 29, 9:24AM | Key sorted, thanks! |
| Bronagh Cheetham | Jun 29, 9:43AM | Apologies, request re-opened - if anyone around to collect key, let me know, tks |
| Bronagh Cheetham | Jun 29, 2:02PM | CAKE SALE: Ive been asked to advertise that there will be a selection of cakes and choc treats available for sale directly after the race with the reminder being brought to the pub. all donations for sale of goods go to support sponsorhip for cancer research. for more details see www.tritobeatcancer.com |
| Declan O'Dwyer | Jun 29, 5:15PM | Hi. The description of the race implies it is an uphill only race, but the arrows on the map suggest it is up and down. Can somebody confirm please thanks |
| Rene Borg | Jun 29, 7:15PM | Hi Declan, the race description is a bit out of date alright, but this is the traditional Sorrell Hill route and is indeed up and down (but the same way). Uphill races, being the exception, can generally be expected to be called out specifically as such and the Powerscourt Uphill is so far the only such Leinster League race that has been run. |
| Declan O'Dwyer | Jun 29, 11:14PM | Thanks Rene, dont think I could have faced 9k uphill |
| Chris Caulfield | Jun 30, 2:09PM | Hi, just heard that the Blessington outdoor shop 'Outdoor Evolution' will be open til 7.00pm this Wed evening to cater especially for hill runners coming to the area. Situated above Dunnes Stores in the middle of Blessington town. Very competitive prices on offer at the moment. |
| Sinead Roche | Jun 30, 3:14PM | That's a great initiative. Let's all go there and stock up on our gear :-) I think it would be even better if they stayed open until 9:30 so we can stock up our gear after the race. I wonder how long it takes to get from Blessington to get to the race registration. Anybody know? |
| Caitlín Bent | Jun 30, 3:46PM | Sinead, normally it would take 10 minutes approx. but with high commuter traffic these days(as experienced last year) try to avoid Blessington by turning off to the left about 1 kilometer or less before Blessington, if approaching from Dublin. Cait. |
| Sinead Roche | Jun 30, 4:07PM | Thanks Caitlín, that is really helpful to know. I appreciate that. On second thoughts, I think I will skip visiting the outdoor store before the race - Instead, I prefer to give the support to all those willing and dedicated volunteers who have offered up some of their time to make this race happen. Thanks Bronagh and Co :-) I must get there early. |
| Paul Cullen | Jul 1, 3:14PM | I'm looking for a lift to tonight's race, from town or the end of the luas line (or other suggestion) as late as feasible. Any offers? I have tried to carpool (Sean Hassett are you out there?) but haven't received a confirmatory email, so I assume Sean hasn't either. Anyone know whether the system is working or not? Thanks Paul (pcullen (at) iol (dot)ie) |
| Paul Cullen | Jul 1, 3:33PM | I'm looking for a lift to tonight's race, from town or the end of the luas line (or other suggestion) as late as feasible. Any offers? I have tried to carpool (Sean Hassett are you out there?) but haven't received a confirmatory email, so I assume Sean hasn't either. Anyone know whether the system is working or not? Thanks Paul (pcullen (at) iol (dot)ie) |
| Edel McCarron | Jul 1, 3:48PM | Hi, im a first timer here, have ran a few mini marathons etc, but nothing like this, do you think a newbie with no training would be able to complete this on this terrain wiht just ordinary running shoes? many thanks Edel |
| Rene Borg | Jul 1, 3:48PM | Hi Paul, yes the system isn't working unfortunately, if anyone can help you out with Sean's phone number, you'd probably best be in contact with him if he isn't checking the website. |
| Jason Kehoe | Jul 1, 3:55PM | I would say that if you can comfortably run 10km and still have a bit of energy in you afterwards then you will probably be ok to run/jog/walk it. The hills are quite dry at the moment but there will probably be a few boggy patches with the rain showers that are happening. Your normal runners will be fine but probably a bit mucky afterwards. There are all standards of runners at the wednesday night races. See you at the summit! |
| Paul Cullen | Jul 1, 4:12PM | Thanks Rene So does anyone have Sean Hassett's number? Or can offer me a lift today from town/Tallaght, etc? |
| Kevin O'Riordan | Jul 1, 4:15PM | He has his phone number on his runner profile. (You might need to login to MyImra to see it). -Kevin. |
| Edel McCarron | Jul 1, 4:16PM | Thanks Jason Paul, I will be leaving from town, I live in summerhil if that suits? Hoping to leave at 6 at the latest. Edel |
| Sean Hassett | Jul 1, 4:19PM | Hi Paul My number is 086-2327274. Beechwood Luas stop is only two minutes walk away. |
| Edel McCarron | Jul 1, 4:38PM | Thanks Jason Paul, I will be leaving from town, I live in summerhil if that suits? Hoping to leave at 6 at the latest. Edel |
| Edel McCarron | Jul 1, 4:40PM | Thanks Jason Paul, I will be leaving from town, I live in summerhil if that suits? Hoping to leave at 6 at the latest. Edel |
| Paul Cullen | Jul 1, 5:00PM | Edel, I've made an arrangement with Sean, but thanks for the offer. Paul |
| Edel McCarron | Jul 1, 5:12PM | Grand paul, not sure how i managed to write so many replies |
| Rene Borg | Jul 2, 9:51AM | Club results are now up in the Race Report section and overall results updated on the Leinster League home page. Photos won't be up until tomorrow. |
| Jason Kehoe | Jul 2, 3:18PM | Unofficial results are up of the top 25 men and top 10 lady descenders on the night. You can find it under race reports. Cheers, Jason |
| Paul Nolan | Jul 2, 3:58PM | Thanks for the splits Jason. From only a glance it appears you missed out Hugh McLindon, a quicker then average mountain goat. It would be very interested to see such a downhill split for the forthcoming Sugarloaf race if a volunteer could be found... |
| Rene Borg | Jul 4, 4:05PM | Photos from this event have now been uploaded. A good few had to be discarded due to blur, so apologies to anyone I missed because of this. |
