Glen of the Downs
- Description:
- Trail race on Glen of the Downs, Co. Wicklow
- County:
- Wicklow
- Date:
- Wednesday 27th July, 2016
- Time:
- 19:30
- Climb (m):
- 285
- Distance (km):
- 8.00
- Event Difficulty:
- 5 (1,2,2) - Easy Terrain, 200M - 500M ascent, 6Km - 10Km
- Race Marking:
-
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Route fully marked - GPS Allowed:
- Yes
- Leagues:
- Trail League Leinster
- Route Description:
- Juniors (16-19) can run the full course.
- Getting There:
- Travelling South on the N11 from Dublin towards Wexford, take the junction for the Glenview Hotel. Parking on the roundabout on the eastern side of the N11. The Glenview Hotel is on the western side.
- Organisers Instructions:
- Race one of the Trail League.
Carpooling is ESSENTIAL as parking is limited.
Registration: 18:15-19:15.
To run in this race you must be a paid up IMRA member for 2016, and you must either pre-register and pay online for the race, or else use a pre-paid voucher on the day. We are NO longer accepting MONEY at races.
Registration for membership and/or the race, as well as purchasing of vouchers will close at 18:00 on Tuesday. If you purchase vouchers before then you can collect them at the race. Please bring a copy of your confirmation membership/voucher email with you.
All competitors, and particularly those who have not competed this year already, should READ the NEW REGISTRATION GUIDELINES.
Mandatory Gear
Mandatory gear consists of your IMRA race number and a shower and wind proof jacket, which must be carried or worn for the entire race. Any competitor seen not carrying or wearing their jacket at any stage in the race will be disqualified. There are no exceptions to this rule.
Use of headphones during IMRA races is not permitted. Use of headphones during the race will result in immediate disqualification.
Early Start
As this is a trail race there will be NO early start. The race will get underway for everybody at 7.30
- Prizegiving Location:
- Plucks, Kilmacanogue, Co. Wicklow (formally Glencormac Inn)
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
| Driver Name | Location | Passing Through | Departure | Seats Available | Seats Accepted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Mackey | Ballyfermot | Inchicore, Kilmainham if needs be | 18:00:00 | 3 | 1 |
| Stephen Walsh | Leopardstown | 17:30:00 | 2 | 0 | |
| Stephen Walsh | Leopardstown | 17:30:00 | 2 | 0 | |
| Stephen Walsh | Leopardstown | 05:30:00 | 2 | 0 | |
| Val Jones | Airside, Swords, outside DID | M50 Red Cow luas | 17:30:00 | 6 | 5 |
| Eoin O'Malley | Marino | Docklands, Ballsbridge | 17:30:00 | 3 | 3 |
