Crotty's Lake

Description:

Comeragh Mountain

County:

Waterford

Date:

Saturday 24th May, 2025

Time:

11:00

Climb (m):

410

Distance (km):

8.00

Short Course Distance (km):

5.00

Event Difficulty:

7 (3,2,2) - Difficult Terrain, 200M - 500M ascent, 6Km - 10Km

Race Marking:

- Only major junctions marked

GPS Allowed:

No

Leagues:

Southeast League 

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:

Plotaroute map for route description only, DISTANCE NOT ACCURATE

Route map for Crotty's Lake - IMRA South East League 2025 by Jarlath Hynes on plotaroute.com

Getting There:

Google maps location

Juniors:

There will be a Junior route, approx 5K, with a marshal at the turn point.

Please note U10 must be accompanied on the race route by a guardian or parent.

Early Start:

There will be no early start.

Organisers Instructions:

This event takes place on private land, with permission from the landowner. There is ample carparking, €2 per car.

Registration will open at 9.45am & close at 10.45am

There will be a Short course/Junior Route, which will be approx 5km. There will be a marshal at turnaround point.

Mandatory jacket must be worn/carried for duration of race.

The loop section around Crotty's Lake is quite technical & slippy even on dry days... so trail runners with good grip are recommended.

Headphones may not be used during IMRA races.

As per IMRA guidelines, race number should be worn on front of chest (not on shorts or bag), so spotters can see number clearly at finish line.

There will be no early start.

Prizegiving Location:

Prize giving will be at the finish area.

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		Jarlath Hynes	No
Deputy Race Director		Thomas Phelan	No
First Aid Officer		Niamh Kelly	No
Race Marker		Stephen Bailie	No
Helper		Robert Pim	No
Helper		Liam Fennell	No
Helper		Marian Shinnick	No
Helper		Gavin Breen	No
Helper		Elia viola	No
Helper		Paul Croke	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		david lanigan	Yes
Helper		James Coade	Yes
Helper		Stephen Lavelle	Yes
Helper		Catherine Clancy	Yes