Galtymore

Description:

Race to top of Galtymore and back over peaks of Cush and Galtybeg

County:

Tipperary

Date:

Sunday 1st August, 2021

Time:

12:00

Climb (m):

1300

Distance (km):

13.00

Event Difficulty:

10 (Extreme) - Extreme, >1,000M ascent or > 30Km

Race Marking:

- Route not marked

GPS Allowed:

Yes

Leagues:

Munster Championship 

Route Description:

https://www.imra.ie/events/maps/id/942/

Route map for MMRA Galtymore MC by Stephen Erswell on plotaroute.com

Getting There:

CR27+QX Gortnacorn, County Tipperary https://goo.gl/maps/mJ2GbKf45xMYpEMQ8

Organisers Instructions:

This race at 13 km long with 1340m climb and over some rough open mountain terrain should not be taken lightly. It is suitable for experienced mountain runners only. No juniors permitted. Appropriate clothing should be carried (see mandatory kit list below). The route is not marked. Runners must be capable of navigating the route individually. The field is likely to spread out quickly, so following the runner in front will not be an option. Race up Cush, up Galty Beag, up Galty Mór, around trig point, down the same way you came up. Stewards will be noting race numbers on Cush, Galty Beag and Galty Mór.

Early start will be 11.00

Mandatory Kit Requirement:
The following items must be brought to registration by all athletes:
- Windproof Jacket
- Whistle
- Hat
- Gloves
- Map
- Compass
- Face Mask/Buff
The race director will decide on the day what kit must be carried.Runners failing to carry the mandatory kit as defined by the race director on race day for the duration of the race will be disqualified.

Under IMRA rules for competitor's safety, it is mandatory to bring and carry a jacket that is shower and wind proof 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!

IMRA MEMBERSHIP PROCEDURE FOR 2021!

All competitors must be IMRA members. IMRA membership costs €10 for a calendar year. It is unrelated to membership of other athletic clubs. IMRA membership cannot be purchased at the race, you must follow these steps beforehand:

1. Login to your myimra" account on www.imra.ie. If you don't have an account"

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		Patricia Ryan	No
First Aid Officer		Maire O'Sullivan	No
Helper		Hazel stapleton	No
Helper		Brendan Collins	No
Helper		Mary O Connell	No
Helper		John Magner	No
Helper		Tadhg Ryan	No
Helper		Marie O'Shea	No
Helper		Gerard Griffin	No
Helper		Jane Griffin	No
Helper		Katie O Brien	No
Helper		Eoin O'Connell	No
Helper		Liam Lewis	No
Helper		debbie ryan	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

Role	Volunteers	Accepted	Run
Helper		Robert Cunningham	Yes
Helper		Jason Collins	Yes