Torc Wood

Description:

Torc Wood

County:

Kerry

Date:

Sunday 24th March, 2024

Time:

11:00

Climb (m):

300

Distance (km):

8.00

Event Difficulty:

6 (2,2,2) - Moderate Terrain, 200M - 500M ascent, 6Km - 10Km

Race Marking:

- Only major junctions marked

GPS Allowed:

No

Leagues:

Coillte Winter/Spring Trail League, Munster 

Mandatory Kit:

Level A - Basic

• Showerproof, windproof jacket

All runners must bring the above items to the race. The actual kit to be carried during the race will be finalised on the day, depending on conditions etc., and clearly advised at Registration.

You should also have the means to carry all the kit in case required.

Failure to have the required items may lead to you being denied entry to the race, or disqualification. Random checks may be carried out.

Route Description:

Torc Woods Route - Long Course

Route map for Torc Woods Trail Race by joe o'leary on plotaroute.com

Torc Woods Route - Junior Loop

Torc Woods Route - Kids

Getting There:

Parking is limited and runners will be required to car-pool
Alternative car parking at Torc Waterfall, just a wee short warm-up climb to registration https://maps.app.goo.gl/LJtLLKYSeXavgGoM8
Carpool from Muckross House or Springfield car parks. Springfield is 500m past Old Kenmare Road turn off on the right https://maps.app.goo.gl/S8McqkwGCKubQi9r5

Organisers Instructions:

Runners will start just after the barrier and ease into a steady climb for 800m on forest double track before starting a 2.5k descent on a steep grassy hill and turning onto the Queens Drive past Killegy Lodge.
From here, slot left into the wood on "Lemmings" single track . Hairpin left ,then more steep downhill double track running before turning hairpin right for more level ground.
Turn left past a natural reservoir into single track woods and meandering through the "Pine Needles" trail, then left again for a short distance before slotting right towards "Queens Drive"
From here , the fun starts with a nice steady uphill before turning left into the woods to ascend "Murphs Trail". Nice 200m lung buster in the middle of this and then a lovely mossy downhill through a stream and right onto "Mossy Farm" double track which continues right and carries you back towards Killegy Lodge again. Continue back the way you came, up the hill but this time turn right and next left to climb "Bomb Holes". Another wee lung buster. It's all downhill upon turning right and right again on double track before square left and the final 800m to the finish just next to the carpark.
An extra bit of fun single track may be added if weather permits.
Trail shoes with good grip advised.
Kids race at 10.15 and short course 10.30
Please bring your own cup. There will be no disposable cups at this event.