Irish Mountain
Running Association

Galty Crossing

Description:
Galtee Crossing
County:
Tipperary
Date:
Sunday 24th June, 2018
Time:
09:00
Climb (m):
1500
Distance (km):
32.00
Event Difficulty:
10 (Extreme) - Extreme, >1,000M ascent or > 30Km
Race Marking:
Route not marked - Route not marked
GPS Allowed:
Yes
Leagues:
Munster Long Distance Championship 
Route Description:
  1. Start in Angelsborough
  2. Templehill (MANDATORY) Kite no.34
  3. Lyracappul Wall Start (R846-232) Kite no.35
  4. Wall Corner (R863-242) Kite no.36
  5. Galtymore Cross (MANDATORY) Kite no.37
  6. Galtybeg high point (R890-241) (MANDATORY) Kite no.38
  7. Farbreaga, cairn at end (R934-249) Kite no.33
  8. Rocky out crop Kite no.75
  9. Mast Point (For the walking challenge only really) (R972-254) Kite no.32
  10. Slieve an Airde Fence 992-258 (MANDATORY) Kite No.76
  11. Bain trig point, last high point (S007-269) Kite no.79
  12. Hammer head (S010-269) (MANDATORY) Kite no.80
  13. Finish at Cahir Castle.
Getting There:
Cahir Castle car park, Cahir, Co. Tipperary
Organisers Instructions:
Race Entry Procedure

Entry to this race is CLOSED.NO ENTRY WILL BE ACCEPTED ONCE THE CLOSING DATE HAS PASSED. It will not be possible to enter on the day. Online registration will open on 21st May and close on Friday 15th June.

There are no refunds/transfers allowed.

This race is NOT suitable for beginners or inexperienced mountain runners. Navigation skills essential. As this is an open mountain race the route is unmarked & it will not be wise or possible to follow the person in front of you as the field will spread out quickly.
  1. Login to your "myimra" account on www.imra.ie. If you don't have an account, create one using the REGISTER FOR MYIMRA link, and follow the instructions carefully.
  2. Go to the PURCHASE IMRA PRODUCTS page and purchase entry to this race (€35). If you are not already a IMRA member for this year, you will first need to purchase that (€10).
  3. If this is your first IMRA race of the year, collect your bib number at the race, and hold on to it, as it's valid for the full year.

Safety

For safety reasons it is mandatory to bring and carry:

  • A shower/wind proof jacket
  • A charged mobile phone with RDs number saved (given at sign in), whistle, buff/hat, gloves, foil blanket, sufficient water(no top up stations), food, compass & map
Any competitor seen not carrying these at any stage in the race will be disqualified!Random kit check at the finish line.

Leave No Trace

Please respect the course and its environment. No bottles, gel wrappers etc. are to be discarded. Please report any littering.

Prizegiving Location:
**Sign in is in Cahir Castle car park from 7am to 7.45am. Busses depart at 8am.** Free parking in the castle car park. Prizes for top 3 men & women. Finishers receive a quality t-shirt, Showers, main course in Cahir House Hotel, bus transfer to the start & an unforgettable experience on the highest inland mountains in the country.
 

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

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
RoleVolunteersAcceptedRun
Deputy Race DirectorRobert CunninghamYes