Maurice Mullins 50K

County:

Wicklow

Date:

Saturday 23rd March, 2024

Time:

09:30

Climb (m):

2500

Distance (km):

51.50

Event Difficulty:

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

Race Marking:

- Only major junctions marked

GPS Allowed:

Yes

Leagues:

Irish Ultra Championships 

Mandatory Kit:

Level C - Advanced

• Waterproof jacket with integrated hood and taped seams
• Hat or buff
• Gloves
• Whistle
• Charged mobile phone with emergency number stored
• Foil blanket, bivvy bag or equivalent
• Waterproof full leg cover
• Means to carry a minimum of 500 mL water
• Emergency food
• Map of route/area
• Compass

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:

This year the MMU will be the qualifiers for the European Athletics Off-road running Championships, Annecy, France in May 31- 02 June 2024.
The will start from the Pier Gates Car Park.

This year the route will be 51KM and 2500M + . It will be the same route as last year except we will be adding Maulin going out and on the way back. (So thats Maulin and Djouce going out and coming back) Starting from the Car Park across from the Pier Gates heading along the Wicklow way, you will be diverted off the wicklow way to Ballinastoe and continue to the gate, where you will meet and be turned by a Marshall.

From there you will head back up the climb the way you came until you meet another marshall who will direct you back on to the wicklow way. Following the Boardwalks, you will continue until you meet another Marshall who will direct you up over Djouce - From there you will descend Djouce and again join the Wicklow way and head in the direction of Maulin and then to Crone woods(17km) where you will hit the first Water & Aid Station.

From there you will continue along the wicklow way via curtlestown until you hit Glencullen river - Glencullen Bridge on Boranaraltry lane(27km).

You will then head back along the same route in to Crone and then back up to Maulin and again via Djouce a second time. Wuhu!! This will increase the height to 2,500+ Meters and have some terrain similar to the route of the World Championships Marathon race. You will not go to Ballinastoe on the return leg.

Getting There:

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Wicklow+Way,+Sleamaine,+Co.+Wicklow/@53.0953625,-6.2529778,1031m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x4867a3084588c855:0xe891917fe6c3beb6!8m2!3d53.0954474!4d-6.250548

Organisers Instructions:

PLEASE NOTE THPLEASE NOTE THAT ENTRIES FOR THIS RACE WILL OPEN ON FEB 1ST AND WILL BE CLOSING ON THE 28TH OF FEB
(No waiting lists or transfers after this point)
As per previous years please do not use poles for this event


This race will be the Trial Race for the World Championships :

Qualifying times are as follows

Male 4:30hrs

Female 5:30hrs

For for further details in terms of selection criteria, see here https://www.imra.ie/internationals/

Strict cut-off times will be imposed at each of the aid points along the route.
These are:
Crone Woods Gate(17km): 12:30 Gates (Halfway, 27km): 14:15 Crone Woods Gate(12km from finish): 15:30
Please note registration is at the Public Cark park across from the Pier Gates on the Wicklow Way. Registration open at 7:45am Please follow marshals directions on the morning. Early Start @ 8:30am

The route first half 27km of the 50km route: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/13586179224

This year we will have a drop bag at the 27km mark turn around point Glencullen Bridge on Boranaraltry lane. There will be a water station manned at Crown Woods on the return leg (approx. 17km from the finish)
The event is a self-sufficient event ! please do not have Crews anywhere on the route. Do not spectate at the turn around point as there is zero parking available.

Prizegiving Location:

Forest Pier Gates Car Park - Each Finisher will receive a Maurice Mullens Ultra Mug

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		Richard Nunan	No
First Aid Officer		Leo Mahon	No
Laptop Operator		Mick Hanney	No
Laptop Operator		Miriam Maher	No
Helper		nicola cleary	No
Helper		Ciaran Goss	No
Helper		Robert Warman	No
Helper		Brendan Lawlor	No
Helper		Róisín McDonnell	No
Helper		Alan Kilbride	No
Helper		Alison Delahunty	No
Helper		Deirdre Grogan	No
Helper		Joe Lalor	No
Helper		Nora Lalor	No
Helper		Niall McHugh	No
Helper		Ciara O Hagan	No
Helper		Liam Vines	No
Helper		Hilary Jenkinson	No
Helper		Stephen Lavelle	No
Helper		Karol Cronin	No
Helper		Richard Leahy	No
Helper		Sile Nolan	No
Helper	Ed Wilson		No
Helper	Andrew McKay		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