Nav Challenge 2 - Glenmacnass Waterfall

Description:

Second race of annual nav challenge league

County:

Wicklow

Date:

Sunday 28th August, 2016

Time:

10:30

Climb (m):

600

Distance (km):

16.00

Event Difficulty:

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

Race Marking:

- Route not marked

GPS Allowed:

Yes

Leagues:

Navigational Challenge 

Route Description:

Participants are expected to hit a number of checkpoints. This can be done in any order.

There is a shorter course available at approximately 10km.

As entry to the Nav Challenge is open to over 16 years only, competitors are responsible for their own safety in this regard.

Getting There:

Glenmacnass waterfall is at at grid reference O 114 030, on the Military Road.

Entry to the race will open at 9.30am and close at 10.15am.

Organisers Instructions:

The Nav Challenge is an open mountain navigation race where competitors use a map to find checkpoints. Maps will be provided for long and short courses so no need to bring your own.

The starting point for this race is at Glenmacnass Waterfall on the Military Road, Wicklow.

All competitors, and particularly those who have not competed this year already, should READ the NEW REGISTRATION GUIDELINES.

We are NO longer accepting MONEY at races.

Prizegiving Location:

In the car park at Glenmacnass with refreshments in The Coach House, Roundwood.

Volunteers (Non-Running)

You need to have done 2 non-running volunteer roles in a calendar year to qualify for end of year prize

Current Volunteers

Role	Volunteers	Accepted	Run
Race Director		A.T. Kelly	No
Helper		James Clancy	No
Helper		Niamh Garvey	No
Helper		Des Kennedy	No

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

Current Volunteers

Carpool